What's New in CAESAR II - CAESAR II - Help

The latest CAESAR II release delivers new and extended capabilities in response to current market requirements and feedback from the CAESAR II user community.

CAESAR II Version 13.00

B31J

• Added support for ASME B31J - 2017 for stress intensification factors (i-Factors) and flexibility factors (k-Factors) in the 2020 editions of the ASME B31.1, B31.3, and B31.9 piping codes. Supports the optional use of B31J with other metallic piping codes. See SIFs & Tees and Bend. (RI-TX-36876)

• Integrated ASME B31J SIFs and flexibilities into the software. See Bend, Reducer, SIFs & Tees, Bend SIF Scratchpad, Intersection SIF Scratchpad, Miscellaneous Data, and B31J Methods. (RI-TX-36876)

• Integrated ASME B31J SIFs and flexibilities into Static Analysis. (RI-TX-36876)

• Integrated ASME B31J SIFs and flexibilities into Miscellaneous reports, including display of default values used in calculations when input values are outside of allowed B3J ranges. (RI-TX-36876, CR-TX-40240)

• Added options for applying B31J SIFs and flexibilities to the Configuration Editor. (CR-TX-37436)

• Removed the outdated calculation modules SIFs @ Intersections and SIFs @ Bends, which are replaced by the new B31J integration. (CR-TX-39928)

• Added a B31J Methods technical discussion to the help. (RI-TX-36876)

Codes and Standards

• Added support for multiple piping code editions. The support includes updating the piping code user interface throughout the software to support both the CAESAR II version 12 code editions and the new editions added to version 13. A detailed dialog explains the code edition changes that occur if you open and save a job file created in an earlier software version. See Open an existing piping input file and Legacy Piping Code Editions and Jobs Created with Previous CAESAR II Versions. (CR-TX-16559, CR-TX-20368, RI-TX-39415)

• Added support for the following piping code editions:

  • B31.1 (power piping) - 2020 edition. (RI-TX-36526)

  • B31.3 and B31.3 Chapter IX (process piping) - 2020 edition. (RI-TX-37237)

  • B31.5 (refrigeration piping & heat transfer) - 2019 edition. (RI-TX-37238)

  • B31.8 and B31.8 Chapter VIII (gas transmission & distribution) - 2020 edition. (RI-TX-38626)

  • B31.9 (building services) - 2017 and 2020 editions. (RI-TX-37239)

  • EN-13480-3:2017/A4:2021. (RI-TX-37250)

• Added support for the following wind and seismic code editions:

  • National Building Code of Canada - 2015 edition - Wind and Seismic. (RI-TX-40167)

  • International Building Code (IBC) - 2018 edition – Wind and Seismic. (RI-TX-40167)

• Updated equipment code API 610 to the 12th edition, January 2021. (CR-TX-39970)

Material and Content

• Added spring sizes 000, 00, 23 and 24 for the VSS, VSM, and VSL springs to the Unison hanger tables. Also added the new extended working range VST and VSQ springs. (CR-TX-30758)

• Added support for the UK 1996 structural database, including British square hollow sections (SHS) and updated T shapes (TUB and TUC). (RI-TX-39056)

• Updated the materials required for the ASME B31.3 2020 edition. (DI-TX-39324)

• Updated the materials required for the ASME B31.9 2017 edition. (CR-TX-36435)

• Updated the materials required for ASME Section VIII 2021 edition. (CR-TX-39694)

• Implemented the complete flange database for EN 1092 (RI-TX-37250)

• Updated the Pipe Support Systems GmbH International (PSSI) spring hangers catalog to the 2010 edition. (CR-TX-40881)

Main Window

• Removed dialogs for monthly checks of software updates and the outdated version warning. You can see the latest version on the news channel of the Main Window and Check for Updates on the Help Tab. (CR-TX-5510, CR-TX-37571)

• Updated the link to Smart Support for About on the File Tab and Smart Support on the Help Tab. (CR-TX-37121)

• Added notes to clarify support for multiple code editions when selecting materials from the Material Database Editor. The notes display as a dialog when opening the Material Selection Dialog of the Material Database Editor, directly on the Material Selection Dialog, and in the help. (CR-TX-39918)

Piping Input

• Added the Spring Can with Friction Builder, which simplifies the modeling of spring cans. The builder includes the option for a simple design or a comprehensive design, providing control over the level of design details. (CR-TX-16698)

• Added an asterisk to materials that are not supported by the selected code. (CR-TX-39934)

• Revised the SIFs & Tees interface to support EN-13480-3:2017/A4:2021. See In-Plane SIF (ii) / Bending and Properties Used for SIF Calculations with Other Metallic Piping Codes. (CR-TX-40461)

Static Analysis

• Added a Fluid Density Multiplier (FDM) to the Static Load Case Editor. This multiplier allows you to adjust the fluid density for each load case. Help includes a technical discussion about FDM. (RI-TX-35041)

• Added a B31.3 minimum design metal temperature (MDMT) stress type to the Static Load Case Editor. Added a B31.3 reduced MDMT value based on the stress ratio. Also added an MDMT Report to the Static Output Processor. Added a technical discussion about MDMT. (RI-TX-33548)

Equipment

• Updated the API 610 (Centrifugal Pumps) component of Equipment Analysis to allow the Allowable Load Multiplier to be greater than 2.0 with restrictions. (CR-TX-37404)

• Updated the EN13445-3 Annex G field in EN-1591 Flanges as part of the EN 1092 flange database implementation. (CR-TX-36322)

Output and Reports

• Updated static Standard Reports and Miscellaneous Reports. (CR-TX-39975)

External Interfaces

• Improved the PCF processing algorithm for Smart 3D PCF and Advanced PCF Import (APCF) to adjust unit conversion tolerances when converting nominal pipe diameters to actual diameters. (CR-TX-38522)

Operating System

• Added support for 64 bit Windows 11 21H2 or later Professional and Enterprise to meet Hexagon Asset Lifecycle Intelligence enterprise platform requirements. (RI-TX-39888)

Documentation/Help

• Removed an old dialog box reference in Saving an Image for Later Presentation. (CR-TX-37196)

• Clarified the definition of Load Cycles, cyclic stress range reduction factors, and associated properties. (CR-TX-40569)

• Added information to better describe all functions of Include Piping Input Files and Include Structural Input Files. (CR-TX-38843)

• Updated and expanded CAESAR II Neutral File definitions. (CR-TX-38332, CR-TX-37838)

• Clarified application of the Surface Node to the branch element of a tee.

• Clarified the description of the default value for Response Factor R (ASCE).

• Removed a duplicate instruction in Tutorial A in the CAESAR II Application Guide. (CR-TX-37301)

• Clarified the description of Horizontal Dummy Leg on Bends in the CAESAR II Application Guide.