Caesar Ii: Applications Guide

CAESAR II
Applications
Guide
CAESAR II, VERSION 4.50 Copyright(c) COADE/Engineering Physics Software, Inc., 1984-2003, all rights reserved.
(LAST REVISED 11/2003)

CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Contents
Introduction A1-1
Overview A1-2
Program Support / User Assistance A1-2
COADE Technical Support Contact Information A1-2
Bends A2-1
Bend Definition A2-2
Single and Double Flanged Bends or Stiffened Bends A2-4
180 Degree Return (Fitting-To-Fitting 90 Deg. Bends) A2-6
Mitered Bends A2-7
Closely Spaced Mitered Bend A2-8
Widely Spaced Mitered Bend A2-10
Elbows - Different Wall Thickness A2-13
Bend Flexibility Factor A2-14
Restraints A3-1
Anchors A3-2
Anchors with Displacements A3-3
Flexible Anchors A3-5
Flexible Anchors with Predefined Displacements A3-6
Flexible Nozzle (WRC Bulletin 297) A3-8
Flexible Nozzle with Predefined Displacements A3-11
Flexible Nozzle with Complete Vessel Model A3-12
Double-Acting Restraints A3-17
Double-Acting Restraints (Translational) A3-17
Double-Acting Restraint (Rotational) A3-18
Single-Directional Restraints A3-19
Guides A3-20
Limit Stops A3-22
Windows A3-24
Rotational Directional Restraints with Gaps A3-25
Single-Directional Restraint with Predefined Displacement A3-26
Single-Directional Restraint and Guide A3-27
Restraint Settlement A3-28
Skewed Double-Acting Restraint A3-29
Skewed Single-Directional Restraint A3-31
Restraint Between Two Pipes (Use of CNodes) A3-32
Restraint Between Vessel and Pipe Models A3-33
Restraints on a Bend at 45 Degrees A3-34
Restraints on a Bend at 30 and 60 Degrees A3-35
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Vertical Dummy Leg on Bends A3-36

Near/Far Point Method A3-36
On Curvature Method A3-36
Offset Element Method A3-36
A3-38
Vertical Leg Attachment Angle A3-39
Horizontal Dummy Leg on Bends A3-40
Large Rotation Rods (Basic Model) A3-42
Large Rotation Rods (Chain Supports) A3-44
Bilinear Restraints A3-45
"Static" Snubbers A3-47
Plastic Hinges A3-48
Sway Brace Assemblies A3-49
Hangers A4-1
General Information A4-2
Simple Hanger Design A4-3
Single Can Design A4-4
Constant Effort Support Design A4-5
Inputting Constant Effort Supports (No Design) A4-6
Entering Existing Springs (No Design) A4-7
Multiple Can Design A4-8
Old Spring Redesign A4-9
Pipe and Hanger Supported From Vessel A4-10
Hanger Design with Support Thermal Movement A4-11
Hanger Between Two Pipes A4-12
Hanger Design with Anchors in the Vicinity A4-13
Hanger Design with User-Specified Operating Load A4-14
Spring Can Models with “Bottom-Out” and “Lift-Off” Capability A4-15
Spring Hanger Model With Rods, “Bottom-Out,” and “Lift-Off” A4-19
Simple "Bottomed-Out" Spring A4-23
Modeling Spring Cans with Friction A4-24
Expansion Joints A5-1

Simple Bellows with Pressure Thrust A5-2
Tied Bellows (Simple vs. Complex Model) A5-4
Tied Bellows Expansion Joint (Simple Model) A5-6
Tied Bellows Expansion Joint (Complex Model) A5-8
Universal Expansion Joints (Simple Models) A5-10
Universal Joint (Comprehensive Tie Rod) A5-16
Universal Joint with Lateral Control Stops (Comprehensive Tie Rod Model) A5-17
Hinged Joint A5-18
Slotted Hinge Joint (Simple) A5-21
Slotted Hinge Joint (Comprehensive) A5-22
Slip Joint A5-24
Gimbal Joints A5-26
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Dual Gimbal A5-30

Pressure-Balanced Tees and Elbows A5-32
Connecting Equipment A5-33
Vertical Vessels A5-33
Horizontal Vessels A5-36
Miscellaneous Models A6-1

Reducers A6-2
Ball Joints A6-5
Jacketed Pipe A6-6
Cold Spring A6-8
Examples A7-1
Example 1: Harmonic Analysis (TABLE) A7-2
Harmonic Analysis of this System A7-4
Example 2: Relief Valve Loads (RELIEF) A7-7
CAESAR II Gas Thrust Load Calculations A7-9
Relief Valve Example Problem Setup A7-10
Relief Valve Loading - Output Discussion A7-14
Example 3: Dynamic Analysis of Water Hammer Loads (HAMMER) A7-20
Notes for Analyzing Water Hammer Loads A7-28
Water Hammer Loading - Output Discussion A7-30
Mass Participation Report A7-30
Displacement Report A7-30
Restraint/Force/Stress Reports A7-30
Combination Cases A7-30
Problem Solution A7-31
Example 4:Dynamic Analysis of Independent Support Earthquake Excitation (CRYISM) A7-36
Cryogenic Piping Dynamics Example A7-36
Discussion of Results A7-45
Example 5: Structural Analysis (FRAME) A7-47
Example 6: Dynamic Analysis (NUREG9) A7-58
NRC Example NUREG9 A7-58
Example 7: Omega Loop Modeling (OMEGA) A7-66
Example 8: Jacketed Piping (JACKET) A7-72
Step 1 - Modeling Plan A7-73
Step 2 - Layout of Nodes A7-73
Segment A A7-74
Segment B A7-74
Segment C A7-74
Segment D A7-75
Segment E A7-75
Segment F A7-75
Segment G A7-75
Segment H A7-75
Segment I A7-75
Step 3 - Input of Core Piping A7-75
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Step 4 - Input of Jacket, 1st Half A7-76

Step 5 - Input of Jacket, 2nd Half A7-80
Example 9: WRC 107 A7-82
Converting Forces/Moments in CAESAR II Global Coordinates to WRC 107 Local Axes A7-83
Example 10: NEMA SM23 A7-92
NEMA Example PT69M A7-92
Nozzle Results for PT69M A7-96
Nozzle Load Summation Report A7-97
Tutorial A A8-1
System Overview A8-2
Preparing the Drawing A8-3
Generating CAESAR II Input A8-5
Input Review A8-20
Ending the Input Session A8-25
Performing the Static Analysis A8-26
Reviewing the Static Results A8-29
Static Analysis Output Listing A8-34
Conclusions A8-42
Tutorial B A9-1
Evaluating Pump Discharge Loads A9-2
Creating a More Accurate Model A9-12
WRC 297 Calculations Completed at the End of Error Checking A9-16
Checking Nozzle Loads A9-22
System Redesign A9-25
Conclusion A9-34
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Overview CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Overview
The CAESAR II Applications Guide is intended to serve as an example guide, showing
the application of the CAESAR II program. Users should refer to this manual for exam-
ples of specific piping components, as well as complete example jobs.
Chapters 2 through 6 of this manual illustrate the techniques and methods used to model
individual piping components, restraints, and attached equipment. These chapters should
be referenced often when modeling seldom-used components or unusual geometries.
Users should recognize that the numeric data used in these examples is not necessarily
applicable in all cases. In general, the numeric values used in these examples are fictitious
quantities, unless otherwise noted.
Chapter 7 is a chapter of worked examples, illustrating the application of CAESAR II to
various piping problems. These examples illustrate modeling, problem solving, and pro-
gram operation.
Chapters 8 and 9 contain a tutorial that walks the user through the modeling and analysis
of a complete system.
Users are urged to work through these chapters, especially if a particular analysis has
never been previously attempted. The component modeling examples in Chapters 2
through 6 are especially useful, for both modeling techniques and general program under-
standing. The examples in Chapter 7 also provide engineering guidelines and indicate
where assumptions must be made in attempting to solve real-world problems.
Program Support / User Assistance

COADE’s staff understands that CAESAR II is not only a complex analysis tool but also,
at times, an elaborate process — one that may not be obvious to the casual user. While our
documentation is intended to address the questions raised regarding piping analysis, sys-
tem modeling, and results interpretation, not all the answers can be quickly found in these
volumes.
COADE understands the engineer’s need to produce efficient, economical, and expedi-
tious designs. To that end, COADE has a staff of helpful professionals ready to address
any CAESAR II and piping issues raised by all users. CAESAR II support is available by
telephone, facsimile, website discussion forum, and by e-mail; literally hundreds of sup-
port calls are answered every week. COADE provides this service at no additional charge
to the user. It is expected, however, that questions focus on the current version of the pro-
gram.
Formal training in CAESAR II and pipe stress analysis is also available from COADE.
For many years now, COADE has scheduled regular training classes in Houston and pro-
vided in-house and open attendance training around the world. These courses focus on the
expertise available at COADE—modeling, analysis, and design.
COADE Technical Support Contact Information

Phone: 281-890-4566 Fax: 281-890-3301
E-Mail: techsupport@coade.com WEB: www.coade.com
1-2 Introduction
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Bend Definition CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Bend Definition
Bends are defined by the element entering the bend and the element leaving the bend. The
actual bend curvature is always physically at the To end of the element entering the bend.
The input for the element leaving the bend must follow the element entering the bend. The
bend angle is defined by these two elements.
Bend radius defaults to 1 1/2 times the pipe nominal diameter (long radius), but may be
changed to any other value.
Specifying a bend automatically generates two additional intermediate nodes, at the 0-
degree location and at the bend mid-point (M).
For stress and displacement output the To node of the element entering the bend is located
geometrically at the far-point on the bend. The far-point is at the weldline of the bend, and
adjacent to the straight element leaving the bend.
The 0-degree point on the bend is at the weldline of the bend, and adjacent to the straight
element entering the bend.
The From point on the element is located at the 0-degree point of the bend (and no 0-
degree node point will be generated) if the total length of the element as specified in the
DX, DY, and DZ fields is equal to:
R tan (β / 2)
where β is the bend angle, and R is the bend radius of curvature to the bend cen-
terline.
Nodes defined in the Angle and Node fields are placed at the given angle on the bend cur-
vature. The angle starts with zero degrees at the near-point on the bend and goes to β
degrees at the far-point of the bend.
Angles are always entered in degrees. Entering the letter "M" as the angle designates the
bend midpoints.
2-2 Bends
CAESAR II - Applications Guide Bend Definition
Nodes on the bend curvature cannot be placed closer together than specified by the Mini-
mum Angle to Adjacent Bend parameter in the Configure-Setup—Geometry section.
This includes the spacing between the nodes on the bend curvature and the near and far-
points of the bend.
The minimum and maximum total bend angle is specified by the Minimum Bend Angle
and Maximum Bend Angle parameters in the Configure Setup—Geometry section.
Bends 2-3
Single and Double Flanged Bends or Stiffened Bends CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Single and Double Flanged Bends or Stiffened Bends

Single and double flanged bend specifications only effect the stress intensification and
flexibility of the bend. There is no automatic rigid element (or change in weight) gener-
ated for the end of the bend.
Single- and double-flanged bends are indicated by entering 1 or 2 (respectively) for Type
in the bend auxiliary input. Rigid elements defined before or after the bend will not alter
the bend’s stiffness or stress intensification factors.
When specifying single flanged bends it doesn’t matter which end of the bend the flange is
on.
If the user wishes to include the weight of the rigid flange(s) at the bend ends, then he/she
should put rigid elements (whose total length is the length of a flange pair) at the bend
ends where the flange pairs exist.
As a guideline, British Standard 806 recommends stiffening the bends whenever a compo-
nent that significantly stiffens the pipe cross section is found within two diameters of
either bend end.
2-4 Bends
CAESAR II - Applications Guide Single and Double Flanged Bends or Stiffened Bends
The flanges in the figures below are modelled only to the extent that they effect the stiff-
ness and the stress intensification for the bends.
Example: Flanged Bends
Bends 2-5
180 Degree Return (Fitting-To-Fitting 90 Deg. Bends) CAESAR II - Applications Guide
180 Degree Return (Fitting-To-Fitting 90 Deg. Bends)

Two 90-degree bends should be separated by twice the bend radius.
The far-point of the first bend is the same as the near-point of the second (following) bend.
The user is recommended to put nodes at the mid point of each bend comprising the 180
degree return. (See the example below.)
Example: 180-degree Bend
2-6 Bends
CAESAR II - Applications Guide Mitered Bends
Mitered Bends
Evenly spaced mitered bends, whether closely or widely spaced, are uniquely defined by
two parameters:
• Number of cuts (changes in direction)
• Equivalent radius <or> miter spacing.
For closely spaced miters the equivalent radius is equal to the code defined “R1” for B31.3
and “R” for B31.1. The equation relating the equivalent radius to the spacing for evenly
spaced miters is:
Req = S / [ 2 tan(θ) ]
where:
Req -equivalent miter bend radius
S -spacing of the miter cuts along the centerline
θ -code defined half-angle between adjacent miter cuts:
θ = α / 2N
where:
α - total bend angle
N - number of cuts
An additional parameter B (length of miter segment at crotch) is checked for closely
spaced miters when using B31.1. B may be found for evenly spaced miters from:
B = S [ 1 - ro / Req ]
where:
ro - outside radius of pipe cross-section.
Bends 2-7
Closely Spaced Mitered Bend CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Closely Spaced Mitered Bend

Miter bends are closely spaced if:
S < r [ 1 + tan (θ) ]
where:
S - miter spacing
r - average pipe cross section radius: (ri+ro)/2
θ -one-half the angle between adjacent miter cuts.
B31.1 has the additional requirements that:
B > 6 tn
θ ≤ 22.5 deg.
B- length of the miter segment at the crotch.

tn- nominal wall thickness of pipe.
Closely spaced miters regardless of the number of miter cuts may be entered as a single
bend. CAESAR II will always calculate the spacing from the bend radius. If the user has
the miter spacing and not the bend radius, the radius must be calculated as shown above.
The mitered bend shown below has 4 cuts and a spacing of 15.913 in.
Req = S / [ 2 tan (θ) ]
θ = α / 2N
= 90 / [2(4)]
= 11.25 deg.
Req = 15.913 / [2 tan (11.25 deg.)]
= 40
2-8 Bends
CAESAR II - Applications Guide Closely Spaced Mitered Bend
Example: Closely spaced miter bend.
Bends 2-9
Widely Spaced Mitered Bend CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Widely Spaced Mitered Bend

Mitered bends are widely spaced if:
S≥r * [1 + tan (θ)]
S - spacing between miter points along the miter segment centerline.

r - average cross section radius. (ri+ro)/2
θ - one-half angle between adjacent miter cuts.
B31.1 has the additional requirement that:
θ ≤ 22.5 deg.
In CAESAR II, widely spaced miters must be entered as individual, single cut miters,
each having a bend radius equal to:
R = r [1 + cot (θ)] / 2
R - reduced bend radius for widely spaced miters.

During error checking, CAESAR II will produce a warning message for each mitered
component which does not pass the test for a closely spaced miter. These components
should be re-entered as a group of single cut joints.
2-10 Bends
CAESAR II - Applications Guide Widely Spaced Mitered Bend
Example: Widely Spaced Miter

Pipe O.D. = 10.375 in.
Pipe Thk. = 0.500 in.
Bend angle = 90 deg.
Cuts = 2
Req = 45 in.
Assuming closely spaced:

θ = a / 2N = 90 / (2 * 2) = 22.5 deg.
r = [10.3750 - .5] / 2 = 4.9375
S = Req [2 tan(θ)] = 45(2) tan(90/4) = 37.279
Find that 37.279 > 6.9826 (Check the Closely Spaced Miter requirements).
The bend is widely spaced. The reduced miter bend radius is needed to define widely spaced bends
in CAESAR II.
r [ 1 + cot θ ]
R = ---------------------------- = 8.4288 ″
2
g=37.279 sin 45 deg
Calculate the ∆ coordinates to get from the tangent intersecting point of the single cut
miter bend at node 10 to the single cut miter bend at node 15.
Bends 2-11
Widely Spaced Mitered Bend CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Example: Widely Spaced Miter ...Continued

Input widely spaced miters as individual straight pipe elements, with bends specified, having one miter cut.
Input for element from Node 5 to Node 10.
Input for element from

Node 10 to Node 15.
Input for element from Node

15 to Node 20.
2-12 Bends
CAESAR II - Applications Guide Elbows - Different Wall Thickness
Elbows - Different Wall Thickness

When the fitting thickness in the bend auxiliary field is input, CAESAR II changes the
thickness of the curved portion of the bend element only. The thickness of any preceding
or following straight pipe is unaffected.
The specified fitting thickness applies for the current elbow only and is not carried on to
any subsequent elbows in the job.
Stresses at the elbow are calculated based on the section modulus of the matching pipe as
specified in the B31 codes. However, stress intensification factors and flexibility factors
for the bend are based on the elbow wall thickness.
The elbow at 10 has a thickness larger than the matching pipe wall. The matching pipe has
a thickness of 0.5.
Example: Thick Elbow
Bends 2-13
Bend Flexibility Factor CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Bend Flexibility Factor

Normally bend flexibility factors are calculated according to code requirements. However,
the user may override the code calculation by entering a value in the K-factor field. For
example, if the user enters 1.5 in this field, the bend will be 1.5 times as flexible as a
straight pipe of the same length.
2-14 Bends
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Anchors CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Anchors
The following are general guidelines and information concerning anchors:
• The anchor default stiffness for translational and rotational degrees of freedom is
defined in the Configuration file.
• Connecting nodes can be used with anchors to rigidly fix one point in the piping sys-
tem to any other point in the piping system.
• Entries in the Stif field apply to all 6 anchor degrees of freedom.
• Displacements should not be specified at an anchor. If the displacements of a particu-
lar point are known, they should be input directly without any additional restraints or
anchors.
• Accurate input of the piping boundary conditions (i.e. restraints) is probably the single
most important part of system modeling, requiring experience both with piping fabri-
cation and erection, and with CAESAR II.
The first group of examples illustrates a large number of boundary condition applications
and their proper modeling using CAESAR II.
Example: Rigid Anchor at Node 5
Nozzle connection modeled as anchor
Rigid anchor input 0101-C2A
3-2 Restraints
CAESAR II - Applications Guide Anchors with Displacements
Anchors with Displacements

Follow these general guidelines to model anchors with displacements:
• Enter only displacements for the node.
• Do not specify restraints or anchors at the node to be displaced.
• For anchors with displacements, make sure all 6 degrees of freedom at the node are
defined.
Note Degrees of freedom not defined (left blank) in any displacement vector are
assumed to be free in all load cases.
Up to 9 different displacement vectors (i.e., D1...D9) may be defined.

Non-zero displacements are usually part of the thermal expansion effects and, if so, should
normally be added into any analysis case containing the corresponding thermal, i.e.
W+P1+T1+D1. The CAESAR II recommended load cases do this automatically.
The translations and/or rotations for any nodal degree of freedom having displacements
specified in any displacement vector will be zero for load cases not containing that vector
as part of the load case identification, and the specified non-zero value for load cases con-
taining the vector as part of the load case identification. For instance, defined displace-
ments are used if the load case is W+P1+T1+D1 (OPE) and those displacements are held
to zero if the load case is W+P1 (SUS).
Restraints 3-3
Anchors with Displacements CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Once a degree of freedom has been fixed in one displacement vector, it cannot be free in
another displacement vector at the same node (leaving a displacement field blank will
default to zero in this case).
Example: Anchor with Predefined Displacements
Predefined displacements on an anchor
Anchor displacement input

0102-C2A
3-4 Restraints
CAESAR II - Applications Guide Flexible Anchors
Flexible Anchors
Follow these guidelines to model flexible anchors:
• Use six flexible restraints.
• Put four restraints on one spreadsheet and the last two restraints on the next element
spreadsheet.
• See the following flexible nozzle examples to improve modeling methods for intersec-
tions of this type.
Example: Flexible Restraints for Nozzle and Shell
0103-C2A
Restraints 3-5
Flexible Anchors with Predefined Displacements CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Flexible Anchors with Predefined Displacements

To model flexible anchors with predefined displacements, implement the following
requirements:
• Use six flexible restraints.
• Put four restraints on one spreadsheet and the last two restraints on the next element
spreadsheet.
• Define a unique connecting node (CNode), at each of the six restraints. All six
restraints should have the same connecting node.
• Specify the displacements at the connecting node.
Example: Flexible Anchor with Predefined Displacements
The connecting node here is 1005. Connect-

ing node numbers may be selected at the
user’s convenience, but must be unique.
0104-C2A
3-6 Restraints
CAESAR II - Applications Guide Flexible Anchors with Predefined Displacements
Restraints 3-7
Flexible Nozzle (WRC Bulletin 297) CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Flexible Nozzle (WRC Bulletin 297)

Adhere to these requirements when modeling flexible nozzles:
• Frame only one pipe element into the nozzle node.
• Do not place restraints at the nozzle node.
• Do not place anchors at the nozzle node.
• Do not specify displacements for the nozzle node. (See the following example for dis-
placements at flexible nozzles.)
CAESAR II automatically performs the following functions:
• calculates nozzle flexibilities for the nozzle/vessel data entered by the user
• calculates and inserts restraints to simulate the nozzle flexibilities
• calculates flexibilities for the axial translations, circumferential, and longitudinal
bending
The user must perform the error check process to view these calculated values.
CAESAR II uses the following criteria for its calculations:
• Shear and torsional stiffnesses are assumed rigid.
• Nozzle configurations outside of the WRC 297 curve limits are considered rigid. It is
not unusual for one stiffness value to be rigid because of curve limits, and the others to
be suitably flexible.
• The vessel temperature and material fields on the WRC 297 auxiliary data area may
be used to optionally compute a reduced modulus of elasticity for the local stiffness
calculations.
3-8 Restraints
CAESAR II - Applications Guide Flexible Nozzle (WRC Bulletin 297)
Example: Schematic of Nozzle and Vessel to be Modeled with WRC 297
0105-C2A
Restraints 3-9
Figure 1-5b—WRC297 input for example
Figure 1-5c—WRC297 output for example
0105-C2A
3-10 Restraints
Flexible Nozzle with Predefined Displacements

Follow these guidelines to model flexible nozzles with predefined displacements (WRC
297):
• Define a unique vessel node on the Nozzle spreadsheet.
• Apply the predefined displacements to the vessel node.
Note These displacements can be given on any element spreadsheet (the displacement
node does not need to be on an element that defines it).
The CAESAR II generated nozzle/vessel flexibilities will be inserted in restraints that

act between the nozzle node and the vessel node.
Example: Flexible Nozzle with Predefined Displacements
Displacements defined on vessel node
Restraints 3-11
Flexible Nozzle with Complete Vessel Model

Follow these guidelines for modeling a flexible nozzle that includes a complete vessel:
• Define a unique vessel node on the Nozzle Spreadsheet.
• Run a rigid element between the vessel node defined on the Nozzle Spreadsheet and
the centerline of the vessel. The outside diameter of the rigid element should be
approximately equal to the outside diameter of the vessel. The weight of the rigid ele-
ment should be zero.
• Model the actual vessel length using pipe elements. The vessel diameter and wall
thicknesses should be modeled as accurately as possible
• Use an anchor to model the vessel anchorage point.
The CAESAR II generated nozzle/vessel flexibilities will be inserted between the nozzle
node and the vessel node.
3-12 Restraints
Example: Full WRC 297 Model Schematic
0107-C2A
Restraints 3-13
Example: Full WRC 297 and Vessel Model
Pipe entering nozzle WRC 297 auxiliary input 0107-C2A
3-14 Restraints
Example (continued): Full WRC 297 and Vessel Model
Rigid weight is blank (0.0)

Rigid element specification
for vessel radius
Vessel skirt element
Vessel element
0107-C2A
Restraints 3-15
WRC 297 results found at end of error checking
3-16 Restraints
CAESAR II - Applications Guide Double-Acting Restraints
Double-Acting Restraints
Double-acting restraints are those that act in both directions along the line of action. Most
commonly used restraints are double-acting.
CNode is the connecting node. If left blank then the restrained node is connected via the
restraint stiffness to a rigid point in space. If CNode is entered then the restrained node
is connected via the restraint stiffness to the connecting node.
If a gap is specified, it is the amount of free movement along the positive or negative line
of action of the restraint before resistance to movement occurs. A gap is a length, and so is
always positive.
Double-Acting Restraints (Translational)

Restraint acts along both the positive and negative directions.
Friction at double-acting restraints acts orthogonally to the line of action of the restraint.
Example: Double-Acting Restraint at Node 55 in the Z Direction
Schematic Input
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Double-Acting Restraints CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Double-Acting Restraint (Rotational)

Behavior is similar to double-acting translational restraints.
Friction is not defined for rotational restraints.
Example: Hinged-End Rod Free to Rotate about Z-Axis
Four restraints on element spreadsheet con-

taining node 105 and remaining restraint on
next spreadsheet.
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CAESAR II - Applications Guide Single-Directional Restraints
Single-Directional Restraints
The following are some important facts pertaining to single-directional restraints:
• The sign on the single-directional restraint gives the direction of “free” movement;
that is, a +Y restraint may move freely in the positive Y direction and will be
restrained against movement in the negative Y direction.
• Single-directional restraints may define restraint along positive, negative, or skewed
axes.
• Any number of single-directional restraints may act along the same line of action. (If
more than one single directional restraint acts along the same line of action, then there
are usually two in opposite directions and they are used to model unequal leg gaps.)
• CNode is the connecting node. If left blank then the restrained node is connected via
the restraint stiffness to a rigid point in space. If CNode is entered then the restrained
node is connected via the restraint stiffness to the connecting node.
• Friction and gaps may be specified with single-directional restraints.
Example: Rigid Single-Directional Restraint in Y at Node 20
The sign on the restraint gives the direc-

tion of "free" movement. Since the stiff-
ness is omitted, the restraint will be
rigid.
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Guides CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Guides
The following are some important facts pertaining to Guides in CAESAR II.
• Guides are double-acting restraints with or without a specified gap.
• Connecting Nodes (CNode) can be used with guides.
• Guides may be defined using the global system coordinates or with the restraint type
GUI.
• A "guided" pipe in the horizontal or skewed direction will have a single restraint, act-
ing in the horizontal plane, orthogonal to the axis of the pipe.
• A “guided” vertical pipe will have both X and Z direction supports.
• Direction cosines for guides are computed by CAESAR II. Guide direction cosines
entered by the user are ignored.
Example: Guide on Horizontal Pipe with Single Directional Restraint
Node 25 is guided in Z with a gap of 2.5

in. A single-directional restraint in the Y
direction also exists. Both restraints are
rigid.
Note: Replacing the Guide restraint type

is the same thing as replacing the Z
restraint type.
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CAESAR II - Applications Guide Guides
Example: Guided Pipe in Both Horizontal and Vertical Directions
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Limit Stops CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Limit Stops
The following are important facts pertaining to Limit Stops:
• Limit Stops are single- or double-acting restraints whose line of action is along the
axis of the pipe.
• The sign on the single-directional restraint gives the direction of unlimited free move-
ment.
• Limit Stops/Single Directional Restraints can have gaps. The gap is the distance of
permitted free movement along the restraining line of action.
• A gap is a length, and is always positive. Orientation of the gap along the line of
action of the restraint is accomplished via the sign on the restraint.
• Connecting Nodes (CNode) may be used with any Limit Stop model.
• Limit stops may be defined using the restraint type LIM.
• Limit Stops provide double or single-acting support parallel to the pipe axis. Limit
Stops may have gaps and friction. The positive line of action of the Limit Stop is
defined by the From and To node on the element.
• Direction cosines for orthogonal or skewed limit stops are computed by
CAESAR II. Limit Stop direction cosines entered by the user are ignored.
Example: Directional Limit Stop with a Gap
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CAESAR II - Applications Guide Limit Stops
Example: Two Limit Stops that Act in Opposite Directions
The stop at 45 permits unlimited free movement in the plus X direc-

tion, and 1.0 in. of free movement in the minus X direction before
the Limit Stop becomes active.
The stop at 195 permits

unlimited free move-
ment in the minus X
direction, and 1.0 in. of
free movement in the
plus X direction before
the Limit Stop becomes
active.
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Windows CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Windows
Keep in mind the following facts when modeling Windows in CAESAR II.
• Equal leg windows are modeled using two double-acting restraints with gaps orthogo-
nal to the pipe axis.
• Unequal leg windows are modeled using four single-acting restraints with gaps
orthogonal to the pipe axis. (See the following example.)
• The gap is always positive. The direction of movement before the gap closes is deter-
mined by the sign on the restraint. If there is no sign, then the restraint is double-acting
and the gap exists on both sides of the line of action of the restraint. If there is a sign
on the restraint then the gap exists on the “restrained” line of action of the restraint, i.e.
a +Y restraint is restrained against movement in the -Y direction, and any gap associ-
ated with a +Y restraint is the free movement in the -Y direction before the restraint
begins acting.
Example: Window Modeled with Four Single Directional Restraints with Gaps
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CAESAR II - Applications Guide Rotational Directional Restraints with Gaps
Rotational Directional Restraints with Gaps

These restraints can be considered specialty items and are typically only used in sophisti-
cated expansion joint or hinge models.
Example: Rotational Restraints
Bi-directional rotational restraint with gap
Allowable rotation of 5 degrees in either direc-

tion about the z-axis before resistance to rota-
tion is encountered.
Hinge assembly with directional rotational restraint
Hinge assembly at node 50 can rotate relative

to assembly at node 55 only in the positive
direction about the z-axis.
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Single-Directional Restraint with Predefined Displacement CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Single-Directional Restraint with Predefined Displacement

Define the one-directional restraint as usual, and enter a unique node number in the
CNode field. Specify the predefined displacements for the CNode.
Example: Single-Directional Restraint with Predefined
Piping at node 55 rests on top of the restraint that is

displaced in the y-direction (node 1055).
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CAESAR II - Applications Guide Single-Directional Restraint and Guide
Single-Directional Restraint and Guide

with Gap and Predefined Displacement
Define the single-directional restraint and guide as usual. Put a unique node number in the
CNode field for the single-directional restraint and the guide. The same unique node num-
ber should be entered in both CNode fields. Specify the predefined displacements for the
CNode.
Example: Guide Plus Single-Directional Restraint with Predetermined Displacement
Guided piping at mode 70 rests on a struc-

tural member (node 1070). The structure
undergoes a predefined displacement.
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Restraint Settlement CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Restraint Settlement
Keep in mind the following facts when modeling restraint settlements:
• Model using a single-directional restraint with predefined displacements. The magni-
tude of the predefined displacement is the amount of anticipated settlement in the
minus Y direction.
• The Displacement Load Case is used to include the effect of the settlement (non ther-
mal).
• The settlement displacements are prescribed for the connecting node at the single
directional restraint. (Refer to single-directional Restraint with Predefined Displace-
ment.)
Example: Settlement of a Restraint
The weight of this pipe at node

95 exerts a sufficient load on
the foundation (node 1095) to
cause a calculated.325-in. set-
tlement.
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CAESAR II - Applications Guide Skewed Double-Acting Restraint
Skewed Double-Acting Restraint

The following are some important considerations for modeling skewed restraints:
• Direction vectors or direction cosines can be used to define the line of action of the
restraint. If direction vectors are used, CAESAR II will immediately convert them to
direction cosines.
• Direction cosines may be quickly checked in the graphics processor.
• Any translational axis can be used in the restraint description. The “redefinition” of
the axis does not affect any other restraint description for the element.
• Particular attention should be paid to skewed direction input data. A common mistake
is to specify an axial instead of transverse restraint when modeling a skewed guide.
Plotted section views of the restrained nodes can be an extremely useful check of the
skewed direction specification.
• The sense of the direction or cosine unit vector is unimportant. In the definition of
double-acting restraints, the direction vector and cosines are only used to define the
restraint line of action and are not concerned with a direction along that line.
• A simple rule can be used for finding perpendicular, skewed, direction vectors. The
restraint is to be perpendicular to the pipe. If the pipe has skewed delta dimensions DX
and DZ, the perpendicular restraint directions vector will be (-DZ, 0, DX).
Example: Skewed Double-Acting Restraint with Gap
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Skewed Double-Acting Restraint CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Example (continued): Skewed Double-Acting

Restraint with Gap
Input using unit direction vectors
Input using direction cosines
Input using perpendicular vector
Input using guide restraint type
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CAESAR II - Applications Guide Skewed Single-Directional Restraint
Skewed Single-Directional Restraint

The following are some important considerations regarding skewed single-directional
restraints:
• Skewed restraints may be nonlinear.
• Direction vectors or direction cosines may be used to define the line of action of the
restraint. If direction vectors are used CAESAR II will immediately convert them to
direction cosines.
• The direction of the cosines or the direction vector is along the positive line of action
of the (+) restraint. (See the figure for clarification.)
• Direction cosines may be quickly checked in the graphics processor.
• Connecting nodes (CNode) can be used with any skewed single-directional restraint.
Example: Skewed Single-Directional Restraint
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Restraint Between Two Pipes (Use of CNodes) CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Restraint Between Two Pipes (Use of CNodes)
Note For these two examples, the directive Connect Geometry Through CNodes
must be turned off to avoid plotting and geometry errors.
Nonlinear or linear restraints can act between two different pipe nodes. The Cnode effec-
tively represents what the "other end of the restraint" is attached to.
Example: Nonlinear Restraint Between Two Pipes
Saddle modeled as a + y restraint
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CAESAR II - Applications Guide Restraint Between Vessel and Pipe Models
Restraint Between Vessel and Pipe Models

The following are some important facts that pertain to restraints’ acting between vessel
and pipe:
• Use a restraint with connecting node to link the pipe to the rigid element extending
from the vessel shell.
• Any number of restraints may be specified between the restrained node and the con-
necting node.
• Restraints may be linear or nonlinear with gaps and/or friction.
Example: Restraint Between Vessel and Piping
The "far point" of the elbow at node 20 is

linked, via the restraint, to the structural
attachment point at 185.
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Restraints on a Bend at 45 Degrees CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Restraints on a Bend at 45 Degrees

Linear and/or non-linear restraints can act at any point on the bend curvature. Points on the
bend curvature are like any other point in the piping system.
The following figure shows a bend supported vertically by a rigid rod. The rod will be
allowed to take tensile loads only and so will be modeled as a single directional restraint
that can move freely in the +Y direction. (See the Chapter on "Bends" if the actual posi-
tions of the nodes 19 and 20 are not clear.)
The line of action of the rod is really shifted away from the node 19. Note that a downward
force at node 15 will produce a positive Z moment about 20 in the system as modeled, and
a negative Z moment about the point 20 in real life.
The magnitude of this moment is a function of the load and the moment area (the amount
of the shift). If this is considered significant, then a rigid element with zero weight could
be placed between node 19 and the actual point of rod attachment. The restraint would
then be placed at the actual point of rod attachment.
Example: 90-Degree Bend Restrained at Midpoint
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CAESAR II - Applications Guide Restraints on a Bend at 45 Degrees
Restraints on a Bend at 30 and 60 Degrees

Up to three (3) nodes can be defined at any angle on the bend curvature so long as the
points are more than five degrees apart. Restraints may be modeled on any of these nodes.
If necessary one of these points can be at the zero degree point on the bend. The zero
degree point on a bend is the bend “near” point.
The To node of the bend is placed at the tangent intersection point for geometric construc-
tion but is placed at the bend "far" point for analysis purposes. Therefore, specifying a
node at the bend far-weld point will generate an error.
Nodes and angles on the bend curvature can be specified in any order.
Example: Restraints on Intermediate Points Along a Bend
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Vertical Dummy Leg on Bends CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Vertical Dummy Leg on Bends

Dummy legs on bends can be modeled several ways. The three most common methods
used to model dummy legs are outlined below:
Near/Far Point Method

• Easy input
• Dummy leg acts along centerline of vertical run
• Dummy leg does not act at the proper place on the bend curvature
On Curvature Method
• Easy input
• Dummy leg acts at the proper place on the bend curvature
• Dummy leg does not act along the centerline of the vertical run
Offset Element Method

• Difficult input
• Dummy leg acts at the proper place on the bend curvature
• Dummy leg acts along centerline of vertical run
The element immediately after the bend must define the downstream side of the bend. Do
not define dummy legs on the element spreadsheet immediately following the bend speci-
fication spreadsheet.
Dummy legs and/or any other elements attached to the bend curvature should be coded to
the bend tangent intersection point. The length of the dummy leg will be taken directly
from the DX, DY, and DZ fields on the dummy leg’s pipe spreadsheet. There will be no
automatic alteration of the dummy leg length due to the difference between the bend tan-
gent intersection point and the actual point on the bend curvature where the dummy leg
acts. The true length of the dummy leg should be input in the DX, DY, and DZ fields on
the dummy leg element spreadsheet.
Input and output plots of the dummy leg always show it going to the bend tangent intersec-
tion point.
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CAESAR II - Applications Guide Vertical Dummy Leg on Bends
For each dummy leg/bend model a warning message is generated during error checking.
The user should make sure that the warning message description of the bend is accurate.
Example: Vertical Dummy Leg on Bend
The bend shown is entered from the

top left corner of the control station
(nodes 80 to 85), and exits horizon-
tally to the right (nodes 85 to 90).
The dummy leg is attached at the
45-degree point on the bend, and
the centerline of the dummy leg
should line up with the centerline of
the vertical run of pipe entering the
bend (node 80 to 85).
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Vertical Dummy Leg on Bends CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Example (continued): Dummy Leg on Bend
Near point method
On curvature method
Offset element method

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CAESAR II - Applications Guide Vertical Leg Attachment Angle
Vertical Leg Attachment Angle
Example: Dummy Leg Attachment Angle Calculation
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Horizontal Dummy Leg on Bends CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Horizontal Dummy Leg on Bends

The element leaving the bend must define the downstream side of the bend. Do not define
dummy legs on the element spreadsheet immediately following the bend specification
spreadsheet.
The true length of the dummy leg should be input in the DX, DY, and DZ fields on the
dummy leg pipe spreadsheet.
Input and output plots of the dummy leg always show the dummy leg going to the bend
tangent intersection point.
For each dummy leg/bend model a warning message is generated during error checking.
The user should make sure that the warning message description of the dummy leg is
accurate.
Example: Horizontal Dummy Leg on Midpoint of Bend
Dummy leg is defined as a zero-

weight rigid supported on one
end by a spring can.
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CAESAR II - Applications Guide Horizontal Dummy Leg on Bends
Example: Node Position Definition for Points on the Bend Curvature
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Large Rotation Rods (Basic Model) CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Large Rotation Rods (Basic Model)

Large rotation rods are used to model relatively short rods, where large orthogonal move-
ment of the pipe causes shortening of the restraint along the original line of action.
Large rotation rods can be entered in any direction. The user picks the XROD, YROD, or
ZROD from the type list. When CAESAR II detects that a rod is being input, the
restraint field is changed: Gap is changed to Len and Mu is changed to Fi. Len is the length
of large rotation swing. Fi is the initial load on the restraint if used to model a variable sup-
port spring hanger. (See some of the later rod examples.) The user can imagine the large
rotation rod as providing a “bowl” in which the pipe node is free to move.
Large rotation rods should only be entered where needed. Repeated use where not neces-
sary may cause the system to become unstable during the nonlinear iteration. The system
should first be analyzed without the large rotation rods, then large rotation rods added
where horizontal movement at support points is greatest. Usually only one rod should be
added in an area at a time.
The rod angle tolerance is currently set at 1.0 degree.
Large rotation is generally considered to become significant when the angle of swing
becomes greater than 5 degrees.
Connecting nodes may be used for large rotation rods just like for any other support.
Graphically, the connecting nodes and the restraint node do not have to be at the same
point in space. There is no plot connectivity forced between large rotation rod nodes and
connecting nodes.
The signs on the large rotation rod are significant and determine the orientation of the
swing axis. A +YROD is equivalent to a YROD and indicates that the concave side of the
curvature is in the positive Y direction.
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CAESAR II - Applications Guide Large Rotation Rods (Basic Model)
In the example below, the rod pivots about the structural steel support. There is a very
short swing arm, and so even a small amount of horizontal movement will produce a rela-
tively large swing. In the output report for this restraint, the user will see X and Y direction
loads.
Example: Large Rotation Rod
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Large Rotation Rods (Chain Supports) CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Large Rotation Rods (Chain Supports)

See the Large Rotation (Basic Model) example for a discussion of large rotation rod fun-
damentals.
In the model below, the user wants the large rotation swing only in the plane of the chain
support (the Y-Z plane). The two pipes should move freely relative to each other in the
axial direction (the Y-X plane). Three restraints with connecting nodes are used. The first
is the large rotation rod with its connecting node, which in turn is connected to the second
and third linear restraints that allow only Y-Z interaction between the large rotation rod
connecting node and the top pipe node.
Example: Chain Support
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CAESAR II - Applications Guide Bilinear Restraints
Bilinear Restraints
Bilinear restraints have the digit 2 following the direction in the restraint TYPE field.
When a bilinear spring is entered the restraint fields change as follows: Stif changes to K1,
which is the Initial Stiffness, Gap changes to K2, which is the Yield Stiffness, and Mu
changes to Fy, which is the Yield Load.
Bilinear restraints are used most often to model soil support where some soil ultimate load
bearing capacity can be calculated.
Both the yield stiffness (K2) and the yield load (Fy) are required entries. The initial stiff-
ness (K1) may be left blank, and a rigid initial stiffness assumed. The yield stiffness may
be negative if necessary. Some subsea pipeline resistance tests have shown that load carry-
ing capacity drops after the “ultimate” load is reached, and displacement continues.
More detailed use of these spring types to model underground piping systems is illustrated
in the Underground Pipe Modeler chapter.
Example: Characteristics of Bi-Linear Supports
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Bilinear Restraints CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Example: Pipe in a Trench--Bi-Linear Restraint Modeling
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CAESAR II - Applications Guide "Static" Snubbers
"Static" Snubbers
"Static" snubbers (or static analysis snubbers) have SNB following a translational direc-
tion in the restraint Type field.
When a snubber is entered, the restraint fields change as follows: Gap and Mu are dis-
abled.
Static snubbers are translational restraints that provide resistance to displacement in static
analysis of occasional loads only. It is assumed that this occasional loading is dynamic in
nature, such as a static seismic, or static wind loading. THESE SNUBBERS ARE INAC-
TIVE FOR ALL EXPANSION, SUSTAINED, AND OPERATING STATIC CASES,
AND ARE ACTIVE FOR ALL TYPES OF TRUE DYNAMIC ANALYSES, i.e. HAR-
MONIC, MODAL, OR SPECTRAL. These restraints are active in all static load cases
defined as OCCasional in the load case list.
Static snubbers may be directional, i.e. may be preceded by a plus or minus sign.
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Plastic Hinges CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Plastic Hinges
The steps in setting up a plastic hinge are illustrated below. The leg from A to B is over-
heated, causing bending of the B-D support leg. This example models the plastic deforma-
tion at cross-section E-E. The plastic hinge is formed between the nodes 10 and 15. The
expansion joint is used to provide translational and torsional rigidity at the plastic hinge
junction. Two bi-linear supports are used to model rigid resistance to bending until a
breakaway force (yield force) is exceeded at which point bending is essentially free.
Example: Plastic Hinge in Support Leg *
Expansion joint element is zero length
The yield force is determined from

Fy = SyZ(SF)
where:
Sy is the Yield Stress
Z is the section modulus
SF is the safety factor
* The plastic hinge modeled as a zero length expansion joint with rotational bi-linear restraints.
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CAESAR II - Applications Guide Sway Brace Assemblies
Sway Brace Assemblies

The sway brace is commonly used to allow unrestrained thermal movements while “tun-
ing” the system dynamically to eliminate vibration. In this respect sway brace resembles a
spring: it may be pre-loaded in the cold (installed) position, so that after thermal pipe
growth it reaches the neutral position and the load on the system in the operating condition
is zero or negligible.
The sway brace is composed of a single compression spring enclosed between two mov-
able plates. The spring is pre-compressed a full inch providing an initial force that instan-
taneously opposes vibration. Any movement from the sway brace neutral position is
opposed by a load equal to the pre-load plus travel from neutral position times the sway
brace spring constant. Once maximum allowed travel (usually 3-in. in either direction) is
reached the sway brace locks preventing additional movement.
Manufacturers typically recommend a specific size sway brace for a given pipe nominal
diameter.
A more specific sway brace selection is possible when the exact restraining force required
to control the piping vibration is known. The energy necessary to control the piping is pro-
portional to the mass, amplitude of movement, and the force causing the vibration. From
this relation the exact restraining force required to control the piping vibration may be cal-
culated and an appropriate sway brace size selected.
Once selected, the sway brace may be modeled in CAESAR II using a combination of a
bi-linear restraint and a translational restraint:
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Sway Brace Assemblies CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Example: Sway Brace Installed in the Cold Position
Sway Brace Installed in neutral position as shipped
Spring rate: 150 lb./in.

Initial loading: 150 lb.
Allowed movement: 3 in.
In the event that the sway brace is to be installed in the operating condition (or the neutral
position is to be adjusted in the operating position), the modeling is CAESAR II is a little
more complex. In this case, before modeling the sway brace, you must analyze the piping
system without the sway brace to obtain displacements from the cold to neutral operating
position:
Run analysis on the system without the sway brace to obtain the displacements from cold
to operating condition. For the sake of this example, let’s assume the CAESAR II calcu-
lated displacement from cold to operating position is 0.5 in.
In the SUS case the displacement D2 (vector 2) represents the pre-load in cold position.
Under shutdown conditions, the pipe returns to its cold position and the brace exerts a
force as previously described.
Sustained case restraint loads on sway brace = Pre-Load + Hot Deflection * Spring Rate
In OPE the displacement allows thermal expansion and the sway assumes neutral position
exerting zero or negligible load on the pipe.
Operating case restraint loads on sway brace =~ 0.0 (does not restrain thermal expansion)
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CAESAR II - Applications Guide Sway Brace Assemblies
Example: Sway Brace Installed in Operating Condition
Sway Brace opposing compression force (movement occurs after pre-load is overcome)
Spring rate: 150 lb./in.

Initial loading: 150 lb.
Allowed movement: 3.0 in.
Calculated displacement: .5 in.
Note Be sure to include D2 in the sus-

tained and operating cases.
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Sway Brace Assemblies CAESAR II - Applications Guide
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General Information CAESAR II - Applications Guide
General Information
Select Model—Hanger Design Control Data from the menu on the Input Spreadsheet to
enter parameters affecting hanger design throughout the model. The hanger control
spreadsheet items, with default values, are shown below. Complete descriptions of each
item can be found in the Technical Reference Manual. These items can greatly affect the
hangers designed and should be reviewed carefully at least one time so that the user is
aware of the capability available.
Whenever CAESAR II designs a “zero load constant effort support,” a proposed spring
location is found to be holding the pipe down at that point. In this case, that hanger loca-
tion is removed from the analysis, and the restrained weight case is rerun to redistribute
the weight loads.
There are instances where the stiffness of the adjacent piping and the hanger location
restraints in the restrained weight case unfavorably interact, producing an undesirable dis-
tribution of loads. Often these load distribution problems can be eliminated by reducing
the stiffness used to compute the hanger loads in the restrained weight run. The default for
this stiffness is 1.0E12. Values on the order of 50,000 or 75,000 have been used success-
fully to relax the system somewhat and redistribute these piping loads. This stiffness can
be changed through the Computation Control tab of the Configuration/Setup item of the
Main Menu.
The operating case for hanger travel (free thermal case) can be analyzed either with no
spring stiffness at the hanger locations, or with the stiffness of the selected springs inserted
at those locations (in the latter case, the springs are selected through an iterative process).
This is controlled via the Include Spring Stiffness in Hanger OPE Travel Cases option
of the Configuration/Setup item of the Main Menu. Inserting the actual hanger stiffness
into the Operating Case for Hanger Travel may give a technically more accurate result,
but may introduce convergence problems as well. Also, please note that in the latter case,
it is very important that the hanger load in the cold case (in the physical system) be
adjusted to match the reported hanger Cold Load.
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CAESAR II - Applications Guide Simple Hanger Design
Simple Hanger Design

Double-click the Hanger checkbox on the pipe spreadsheet to enter the spring hanger data
for a particular node.
For a simple hanger no additional input is required. Note that a number of the parameters
from the hanger control sheet also show up on the individual hanger auxiliary data fields.
These items may be set globally (in hanger control) for all springs, or overridden locally
(on each hanger auxiliary data area).
Example: Simple Hanger Design
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Single Can Design CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Single Can Design

Indicate that the pipe is supported from below by entering a negative number in the
Hanger/Can Available Space field on the hanger spreadsheet.
The magnitude of the number in the available space field represents the distance between
the pipe support and the concrete foundation, or baseplate. See the Technical Reference
Manual for each of the manufacturer’s definitions of available space. If the available
space is not really a criteria in the hanger design, then input a large negative value (i.e -
1000).
CAESAR II input plots will use a different symbol for these base supports.
Example: Design of single can at one node
4-4 Hangers
CAESAR II - Applications Guide Constant Effort Support Design
Constant Effort Support Design

Design a constant effort support by specifying a very small allowable travel. A typical
value to use is (0.001 in.).
Example: Design of a Constant

Effort Supports
Hangers 4-5
Inputting Constant Effort Supports (No Design) CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Inputting Constant Effort Supports (No Design)

Follow these steps to enter the constant effort support information:
1. Enter the constant effort support load (per hanger) in the Predefined Hanger Data
field.
2. Enter the number of constant support hangers at the location.
Do not enter spring rate or theoretical cold load.
Hangers completely predefined will not be designed by the hanger design algorithm.
Example: Multiple Predefined Constant Effort Supports
The two constant effort supports

at node 377 should carry 10484
lb. each.
Note Any other data entered on this hanger spreadsheet will be ignored.
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CAESAR II - Applications Guide Entering Existing Springs (No Design)
Entering Existing Springs (No Design)

Follow these steps to enter existing springs information:
1. Enter the Spring Rate and the Theoretical Cold Load (installation load, on a per
hanger basis) in the Predefined Hanger Data fields.
2. Enter the number of Variable Support Hangers at the location.
Hangers completely predefined will not be designed by the hanger design algorithm. Any
other data can exist for the spring location but this data is not used. Entered spring rates
and theoretical cold loads will be multiplied by the number of hangers at this location.
CAESAR II requires the Theoretical Cold (Installation) Load to pre-define the spring.
Theoretical Cold Load = Hot Load + Travel * Spring Rate, where upward travel is posi-
tive.
Example: Predefined Spring Hanger
Known Information:
Calculate the Theoretical Cold Load:
Spring Rate: 590 lb./in. Cold Load = (2000) + (1.375 * 590) = (2811)lb.
Hot Load: 2000 lb.
Design Travel:1.375 in.
Hangers 4-7
Multiple Can Design CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Multiple Can Design

Enter the number of hangers or cans as a positive number in the No. of Hangers at Location
field.
Placing a negative number in that field allows CAESAR II to design up to that number of
hangers at the location.
All other hanger design parameters are still active.
Example: Trapeze Hanger Assembly

Note The program will design
Power Piping springs up to three cans at the sup-
Allowable load variation: 15%, port if the load is too high
Rigid Support Displacement Criteria: 0.05 in. for a single or double can
configuration.
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CAESAR II - Applications Guide Old Spring Redesign
Old Spring Redesign

This option is used to determine if the old spring can still be used. If the old spring can be
used then the new preset (initial cold load) is determined. If the old spring cannot be used
then a new spring design is recommended.
The old spring is always left in the problem for subsequent load case analysis. The old
hanger information needed for the re-design is
• the hanger table
• the number of springs at the location
• the old spring rate
The old spring rate is entered in the Spring Rate field under Predefined Hanger Data. The
Theoretical Cold Load must not be specified.
Example: Old Spring Redesign
3 springs at node 97 and

each has a spring rate of
1105 lb./in.
Hangers 4-9
Pipe and Hanger Supported From Vessel CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Pipe and Hanger Supported From Vessel

Connecting nodes associated with hangers and cans function just like connecting nodes
with restraints.
Connecting node displacements are incorporated in the hanger design algorithm.
Example: Pipe Supported by Hanger from Vessel
Spring hanger is supported from the vessel at

node 135. The hanger supports the pipe at
node 550. Bergen-Paterson springs.
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CAESAR II - Applications Guide Hanger Design with Support Thermal Movement
Hanger Design with Support Thermal Movement

Unique connecting node numbers that do not exist on any pipe element are input on the
hanger spreadsheet in the Hanger Connecting Node field. The hanger is designed to act
with one end at the Hanger Node and with one end at the Hanger Connecting Node.
Thermal growth of the hanger connecting node can be specified on any pipe element
spreadsheet.
The hanger at node 9 is supported from a structural steel extension off of a large vertical
vessel. The vessel at the point where the hanger is attached grows thermally in the plus Y
direction approximately 3.5 in.
Example: Hanger with Support Thermal Movement
The vessel and the structural

support are not modelled.
Hangers 4-11
Hanger Between Two Pipes CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Hanger Between Two Pipes

Part of the weight of the lower pipe is supported by a pipe crossing overhead.
The node on the pipe passing overhead is entered into the hanger spreadsheet as the
CNode.
When using hangers with connecting nodes to design springs, users should be particularly
careful that CAESAR II’s design hot load is accurate. To find the hot load, CAESAR II
puts a rigid element between the pipe node and the support node (which may be another
pipe node as in the example below), and runs a weight case. If in the weight run both
nodes are expected to deflect, then the hanger weight loads will be distributed to other
parts of the piping system, and not to the hanger. In this case it might be necessary for the
user to estimate the loads on the hanger in an independent run, and then enter by hand the
operating load on the particular spring hanger spreadsheet with the connecting node.
If zero load constant effort supports are designed for a spring location with a connecting
node, the user is recommended to switch the hanger node and the connecting node. In this
situation, in the weight run the pipe node tends to deflect downward less than the connect-
ing node. To CAESAR II this looks like the connecting node is pushing down on the
hanger node, thus “holding the pipe down.” Switching the hanger node and the hanger
connecting node eliminates this problem.
Note The directive Connect Geometry through CNodes must be turned off in the
Configuration Setup to avoid plot and geometry errors.
Example: Hanger Between Two Pipes
The pipe at 65 is supported via a spring hanger by the pipe at 470.
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CAESAR II - Applications Guide Hanger Design with Anchors in the Vicinity
Hanger Design with Anchors in the Vicinity

Hangers are designed to support a given weight load through a specified travel with a min-
imum of load variation.
Most often the weight load is that of the pipe between an anchor and the hanger.
The travel is the displacement of the hanger node as it thermally expands away from the
anchor. When weight sensitive anchors (e.g. equipment nozzles) are relatively close to the
hangers (less than 4 or 5 pipe diameters in the horizontal plane), the anchors should prob-
ably be freed during the hanger restrained weight run. When the anchors are freed, the
weight of the pipe between the anchor and the hanger should fall almost in its entirety on
the hanger.
Anchor nodes to be released are entered on the specific hanger design spreadsheet. The
anchor degrees of freedom are released according to the specified Free Code.
Anchor degrees of freedom are released for the hanger design Restrained Weight run only.
If the Free Code is not specified for an anchor or restraint to be freed, all degrees of free-
dom associated with the anchor or restraint will be released for the restrained weight solu-
tion.
Restraints as well as anchors can be freed to cause additional weight to be carried by the
hanger.
Only linear restraints may be freed.
Example: Hanger Design in Vicinity at

Equipment or Vessel Nozzle.
the anchor at 5 is freed in the

Y-direction, the anchor at 105
is freed in all directions.
Hangers 4-13
Hanger Design with User-Specified Operating Load CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Hanger Design with User-Specified Operating Load

In certain situations around equipment nozzles, and usually where the piping leaving the
nozzle is very complex or very rigid, the hanger design algorithm will select operating
loads that are too small. In these cases the user can override CAESAR II’s calculated
operating (hot) loads. The design algorithm will proceed normally, except that the user’s
entered hot load will be substituted for CAESAR II’s calculated value for both the hanger
design and all post hanger design analysis load cases.
Example: Hanger Design with User-Specified Operating Load
In this configuration, freeing the anchors at 5

and 60 didn’t help the thermal case nozzle
loads. It was postulated that, due to the stiff-
ness of the overhead branches, the hanger
calculated hot load was not sufficient. The
calculated hot load was 2376 lb. A new hot
load of 4500 lb. is tried here.
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CAESAR II - Applications Guide Spring Can Models with “Bottom-Out” and “Lift-Off”
Spring Can Models with “Bottom-Out” and “Lift-Off” Capability

The spring can must be fully pre-defined to describe bottom-out, or lift-off attributes (i.e.
the spring can stiffness and theoretical cold load must be known.)
The spring can to be illustrated is a Grinnell, fig. B268, size 10.
The theoretical cold load: 1023 lb.
The spring rate from the spring table: 260 lb./in.
The smallest load in the spring table: 910 lb.
The largest load in the spring table: 1690 lb.
To get from the installed condition to the “bottom-out” condition the can must displace in
the minus Y direction:
(Max. Table Load) - (Installed Load) (1690 1023)

2.565 in
Spring Rate 260
To get from the installed condition to the initiate “lift-off” condition the can must displace
in the positive Y direction:
(Installed Load) - (Min. Table Load) (1023 910)

0.4346 in.
Spring Rate 260
To get from the initiate “lift-off” condition to the completely “lifted-off” condition the
pipe node must displace in the positive Y direction an additional:
Values for the gaps shown in the Stiffness Characteristics Graph on the following page are
Min. Table Load 910

9.1E - 06 in.
Est. Spring Can Annular Plate Stiffness 1E 08
g1 = 0.4346
g2 = 0.4346 + 9.1E -06
g3 = 2.5650
Hangers 4-15
Spring Can Models with “Bottom-Out” and “Lift-Off” Capability CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Example: Spring Can Characteristics
Bottom out
4-16 Hangers
CAESAR II - Applications Guide Spring Can Models with “Bottom-Out” and “Lift-Off”
Example: Input for Lift-off and Bottom-out Spring Can model
Notes when building the model:

• Use displacements to prevent the rigid elements between 6 and 106, model-
ing the spring can body, from translating or rotating laterally. (i.e. displace-
ments should be defined at node 106 for the X, Z, RX, RY, and RZ
directions).
• The spring is not defined in the spring hanger spreadsheet. (It could have
been, but doing it as shown keeps the modelling simpler and in the same
place.)
• When the pipe “lifts-off” of the spring support, the load on the spring
assemblage should be equal and opposite, and its magnitude equal to the
smallest load in the spring hanger table.
• When the restraint “bottoms-out”, the total restraint load will be distributed
over the “spring” restraint and the +Y restraint with the gap.
Hangers 4-17
Spring Can Models with “Bottom-Out” and “Lift-Off” Capability CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Example: Input for Lift-off and Bottom-out Spring Can Model (continued)
Note The gap field in the restraints auxiliary

data area rounds off values to 3 decimal
places for display only. Internally,
CAESAR II stores values to 7 digits for
calculations. Therefore the gap corre-
sponding to the -Y restraint in this exam-
ple was input as 0.4346 + 9.1e-06 and
this value will be retained in memory for
calculations.
0.4346
0.4346 + 9.1 E -06
4-18 Hangers
CAESAR II - Applications Guide Spring Hanger Model With Rods, “Bottom-Out,” and
Spring Hanger Model With Rods, “Bottom-Out,” and “Lift-Off”

To define “lifting-off” and “bottoming-out” the hanger should be fully pre-defined.
See the previous example for additional details modelling “bottom-out” and “lift-off” in
spring supports.
The following example illustrates a Grinnell Fig. B268, size 9 hanger.
The spring rate = 200 lb./in.
The theoretical cold load = 1011 lb.
The smallest load in the spring table= 600 lb.
The largest load in the spring table = 1300 lb.
“Bottom-out” displacements:
“Initiate lift-off” displacements:
(Max. Table Load) - (Installed Load) (1300 1011)

1.445 in
Spring Rate 200
“Initial to final lift-off” displacements:

(Installed Load) - (Min. Table Load) (1011 600 )
2.055 in .
Spring Rate 200
The following are notes for building the model:

Min. Table Load 600
6.0E - 06 in.
Est. Spring Can Annular Plate Stiffness 1E 08
• When modeling a spring between two different nodes in the piping system, note how
the initial spring load must be applied equally, but in opposite directions at the two
internal hanger nodes 20 and 25.
• The distributed length expansion joint is used to provide an estimated lateral stiffness
for the spring hanger, and to define the hanger’s spring rate.
• Since the expansion joint is used to model the spring hanger stiffness, only three
restraints are needed for the hanger model, instead of the four needed for the can
model.
Hangers 4-19
Spring Hanger Model With Rods, “Bottom-Out,” and “Lift-Off” CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Example: Spring Hanger Model with Rods, Bottom-out, and Lift-off
4-20 Hangers
CAESAR II - Applications Guide Spring Hanger Model With Rods, “Bottom-Out,” and
Example: Bottom-out and Lift-off Spring Hanger Model with Rods
Rod modeled as
solid pipe.
Dummy rigid modeled between

nodes 10 and 15. Pipe connected
to the rod through a +Y restraint.
Hangers 4-21
Spring Hanger Model With Rods, “Bottom-Out,” and “Lift-Off” CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Example: Bottom out and Lift off Spring Hanger Model with Rods (continued)
No bending stiffness. Effective ID is zero (this

eliminates pressure thrust)
Gap on -Y support at node 25 is .000001 in. The

display does not show this value but calculations
will be performed correctly.
4-22 Hangers
CAESAR II - Applications Guide Simple "Bottomed-Out" Spring
Simple "Bottomed-Out" Spring

Spring supports that may "bottom out" have SPR following a translational direction in the
restraint Type field. (For example, YSPR for a vertical “bottomed-out” spring.)
When a bottom out spring is entered, the restraint auxiliary screen changes as follows: The
Gap field changes to x, the permitted travel, and the Mu field changes to F, the initial
spring load. The direction of permitted travel is assumed opposite to the initial load on the
pipe. These definitions were setup almost exclusively to handle vertical springs, and as
such x and F inputs are always entered as positive, as shown in the following example.
Used most often to conveniently enter predefined springs into the piping system model.
These spring restraints provide a “bottoming-out” capability that occurs when the spring
has exceeded its maximum travel limit.
The user should always enter the stiffness Stif, the allowed travel x, and the initial load on
the spring F, to properly utilize the "bottomed-out" spring model. If the travel x is not
entered it defaults to zero. If the initial load is not entered it also defaults to zero, and its
sign is taken as positive.
Note that no hanger should be entered at the same position as a bottomed-out spring.
Hangers 4-23
Modeling Spring Cans with Friction CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Modeling Spring Cans with Friction

In many systems, portions of the pipe are supported by spring cans. These spring cans per-
form the same function as spring hangers, only they are below the pipe, pushing up. In
some models, these spring cans are allowed to slide on their foundation, subjecting the
system to friction forces.
Basically, each support of this type needs the following:
• A rigid element from the pipe center to the top of the can. Length equals pipe radius +
insulation thickness + shoe height + any trunnion height.
• A Cnode to connect to the spring. Except for the vertical spring stiffness, all other
DOFs are rigidly connected.
• A rigid element representing the spring can height.
These points are illustrated in the model below.
Example: Model of Spring Can with Friction
Alternatively, element 15-20 may be omitted, with the +Y restraint (with friction) placed
directly on node 15.
This modeling technique can also be applied to situations where the shoe or trunnion
slides on top of a bolted spring can.
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Simple Bellows with Pressure Thrust CAESAR II - Applications Guide
CAESAR II’s Expansion Joint Modeler can model many different expansion joint assem-
blies quickly and accurately. This chapter reviews variations on those models.
Simple Bellows with Pressure Thrust

Bellows expansion joints can be modeled with either a zero or a finite length. When finite
length bellows are used, either the bending or the transverse stiffness must be left blank.
CAESAR II will calculate the exact stiffness coefficient for the term left blank.
For finite length expansion joints, the user is recommended to leave the bending stiffness
field blank, and to enter the lateral stiffness given by the manufacturer into the transverse
stiffness field on the expansion joint spreadsheet. The lateral stiffness may be computed
from the axial stiffness (if not provided) from the equation:
KTR = (3/2) (KAX) (D/L) 2
If the bending stiffness is given, its value should be approximately (within 1%) equal to:
KBEND =(1/2) (KAX) (D2) (π/180)
KAX is the axial stiffness of the expansion joint
D - is the effective diameter of the expansion joint
L - is the flexible length of the joint.
For zero length expansion joints:
KBEND = (1/8) (KAX) (D2) (π/180)
When a zero length expansion joint is used, CAESAR II will use either the preceding or
the following element to determine the axial direction of the bellows stiffnesses. The pre-
ceding element is checked first.
Bellows are very fragile under torsional loading. It is recommended that accurate torsional
stiffnesses and allowable torsional rotations be obtained from the vendor.
Systems using untied bellows should either be of very low pressure or adequately
anchored to withstand the possibly large thrust loads developed due to the unrestrained
bellows.
Bellows and any other miscellaneous weights should be added to flanges on either side of
the bellows (or can be added as concentrated forces). This is particularly true when the
bellows is part of a hanger sizing weight calculation.
A zero or blank Bellows ID results in a zero pressure thrust.
The Bellows ID is the diameter used to find the area for pressure thrust calculations.
The total thrust load is applied at the From and To ends of the bellows, and is used to
“open” the bellows (providing the pressure is positive). The magnitude of the thrust load is
P * A, where P is the pressure in the pipe above atmospheric, and A is the area, found from
A = π/4 * (Bellows ID) 2
Many manufacturers specify the effective area of the bellows. The bellows ID for
CAESAR II input may be calculated by using the following equation:
Bellows ID =  --4- EffectiveArea

π
5-2 Expansion Joints

CAESAR II - Applications Guide Simple Bellows with Pressure Thrust
In the system shown below, the untied bellows runs between the nodes 8 and 9. The elbow
at 11 is anchored to take the thrust load developed in the bellows. The manufacturer’s
specification for the joint’s axial stiffness is 6530 lb./in. with a transverse stiffness of 3250
lb./in. The bending stiffness is left blank, and will be calculated by CAESAR II since the
bellows has a finite length. The pump and the baseplate at 5 must be able to withstand the
large axial force that may develop due to pressure thrust in the bellows.
Example: Bellows with Pressure Thrust
Aeff = 67.5 in2

P = 175 psi
Thrust = 67.5(175) = 11812 lb. (will be auto-

matically applied by CAESAR II)
Bellows ID = = 9.28 in.
Expansion Joints 5-3

Tied Bellows (Simple vs. Complex Model) CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Tied Bellows (Simple vs. Complex Model)

Complex models of expansion joints are much more difficult to build than simple models.
Unfortunately there are no hard and fast rules for when to use simple models and when to
use complex models. The following guidelines are presented to aid the engineer in making
this decision.
• Complex models are used whenever a failure is being investigated.
• Complex models are normally used when the pipe diameter and number of convolu-
tions become large.
• Complex models are used when nuts are only on the outside of the flange, allowing
the tie bars to only carry tension.
• Complex models give good values for the load distribution in the tie bars. Simple
models give no indication of the load distribution. In some cases, where the tie bars
combine to resist relative bending of the joint ends, one pair of tie-bars can be in com-
pression while the other pair is in tension. This effective redistribution of load in the
tie bars will never be observed in a simple model. When this does occur, and if the tie
bars are very long, buckling of the rods in the complex model should be investigated
(evaluate whether the rods can withstand the compressive forces reported in the output
report).
The single tied bellows is designed to absorb movement by lateral deflection only. There
is no axial deflection or relative bending rotations at the joint ends.
These simple models should only be used where the tie bars are either guaranteed to be
carrying tension, or have nuts on either side of the flange and so will carry compression if
needed.
Be sure to enter the lateral instead of the bending spring rate from the manufacturer’s cat-
alog. See the previous discussion for a simple bellows for more information about bellows
stiffnesses.
The weights of the bellows and associated hardware should be added to the flange weights
on either side of the bellows. This is particularly true if the expansion joint is between a
hanger to be sized and an anchor.
The expansion joint user should be sure to check the displacement limits for the expansion
joint once the protected equipment loads are within the allowables. CAESAR II has a pro-
cessor called EJMA Expansion Joint Rating accessible through the Analysis option of the
Main Menu, which helps the user to compute relative bellows movements for evaluating
the bellows distortion.
Simple models of single tied bellows are built by entering a large axial stiffness. This axial
stiffness simulates the tie bars, preventing relative axial movement of the bellows. Tie rods
may also be modeled with a single rigid element along the centerline of the bellows, with
zero weight and rotational restraints, prevents the ends of the joint from rotating relative to
one another. In reality the tie bars being offset from the centerline prevent this rotation.
The complex models are built by running pipe elements whose diameter is equal to the
diameter of the tie-bars, and whose wall thickness is equal to half of the tie-bar diameter,
between rigid elements that extend normal to the pipe axis and from the centerline and to
their intersection with the tie-bar centerline (See the following illustration).

CAESAR II - Applications Guide Tied Bellows (Simple vs. Complex Model)
Some manufacturers feel that friction at the tie bar ends, plus other effects serve to limit
the overall lateral flexibility of this joint. For lack of a better value, a 30% increase in lat-
eral stiffness is sometimes used to compensate for these frictional effects.
Field situations such as loose nuts on tie-bars, etc. can be modeled using the complex
expansion joint model.

Tied Bellows Expansion Joint (Simple Model) CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Tied Bellows Expansion Joint (Simple Model)

STEP 1—Need to compute the lateral stiffness for the bellows:
The flexible length of the bellows is not listed in most expansion joint catalogs. The listed
lengths include the rigid end pieces such as flanges or pipe ends. Since the transverse stiff-
ness is based on the flexible length, the flexible length must be known. A very simple way
of pulling this value from the catalog is to examine the incremental increase in overall
length of the joint as additional convolutions are added. With all convolutions the same
length, this incremental length can be used to calculate the total flexible length. In this
example the total length of a 4 convolution joint is 8 in. and the total length of an 8 convo-
lution joint is 12 in. This means that the extra four convolutions add 4 in., so the length of
all twelve convolutions is 12 in. (This also indicates that the rigid end pieces on this joint
of 4, 8, or 12 convolutions is 4 in.)
Deff = (4Aeff/π )1/2 = 10.0 in.
KTR = (3/2) (KAX) (Deff/L)2
L = Flexible Convolution Length = 12 in.
KTR = (3/2) (850) (10.0/12.0)2
= 885.4 lb./in.
Example: Tied Bellows (simple model)
Zero-weight rigid Axial Stiffness: 848 lb./in.

element (tie rod) No. Convolutions: 12
Leff: 12 in.
Aeff: 78.4 in2
STEP 2—Build the CAESAR II model of the flexible portion of the expansion joint. Note
how the rotational restraints between nodes 29 and 30 keep the two flanges parallel. In the
field, the tie bars at four points around the expansion joint will keep the flanges parallel.
(The flanges and the tie bars forms a parallelogram upon lateral deflection.)

CAESAR II - Applications Guide Tied Bellows Expansion Joint (Simple Model)
Example: Tied Bellows (simple model—

Tied Bellows Expansion Joint (Complex Model) CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Tied Bellows Expansion Joint (Complex Model)

In the system shown below the flexible joint is between the nodes 30 and 35. The flanged
ends of the joint are modeled as the rigid elements 20 to 30 and 35 to 45. Additional rigid
elements, perpendicular to the pipe axis, extend from each flange. The tie bars are 1-in. in
diameter. The following nodal layout and input is used to build a comprehensive model of
the tied bellows.
Example: Tied Bellows (complex model)

CAESAR II - Applications Guide Tied Bellows Expansion Joint (Complex Model)
Example: Tied Bellows (complex model—continued)
Weightless rigid elements extend from

flange centerline to outside edge of
flanges where tie rods are attached. (only
2 of 8 element inputs shown).

Universal Expansion Joints (Simple Models) CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Universal Expansion Joints (Simple Models)

Please refer to the previous models of bellows expansion joints for specific notes relating
to individual bellows designs, and to some comparisons of simple and complex expansion
joint input.
The tied universal bellows is designed to absorb movement by lateral deflection only.
There is no axial deflection or relative bending rotations at the joint ends.
Lateral instead of the bending spring rates from the manufacturer’s catalog should be
entered. See the discussion for a “simple bellows” for more information about bellows
stiffnesses.
Manufacturers publish a wide variety of data for universal expansion joints. In most cases
the published spring rates are for the universal joint as a whole assembly. When the lateral
stiffness is given for the whole assembly the simple or complex models of single bellows
can be used. In this case the manufacturer must also provide a cumulative assembly dis-
placement limit so that the piping designer can make sure that neither of the bellows are
over-extended.
Many universal expansion joint assemblies have stops along the tie-bars that are con-
nected to the center spool-piece. These stops are designed to prevent over-extension of the
bellows and can be modeled in the complex universal joint model. For the simple univer-
sal joint model, the user must check the results to make sure that the stops are not engaged.
Stops should typically be considered a safety feature, and should not be included as a
working part of the design, unless particular attention is paid to the design surrounding the
stop components.
The expansion joint user should be sure to check the displacement limits for each of the
expansion joints once the protected equipment loads are within the allowables.
CAESAR II has a program called EJMA Expansion Joint Rating which helps the user to
compute relative bellows movements for evaluating the convolution’s strength. This pro-
gram only works on single bellows, however, and so the user would need to model and
then check each bellows in the universal assembly.
Some manufacturers feel that friction at the tie bar ends, plus other effects serve to limit
the overall lateral flexibility of this joint. For lack of a better value, a 10% increase in
overall lateral stiffness is sometimes used to compensate for these frictional effects.
The complex models are built by running pipe elements, whose diameter is equal to the
diameter of the tie-bars, and whose wall thickness is equal to half of the tie-bar diameter,
between rigid elements that extend normal to the pipe axis and from the centerline and to
their intersection with the tie-bar centerline. See the next example.
The weights of the bellows and associated hardware should be added to the flange weights
on either side of the bellows. This is particularly true if the expansion joint is between a
hanger to be sized and an anchor.
In-situ field effects like loose nuts on tie-bars, etc., can be modeled using the complex
expansion joint model.
Descriptions of some various universal models are shown in the following figures. The
two models shown have example input given on the following pages. Simple models
should only be used when the user knows that both ends of the tie-bars will be fixed to the
flanges, i.e. when there are nuts on both sides of the flange. (The top drawing shows nuts

CAESAR II - Applications Guide Universal Expansion Joints (Simple Models)
on only one side of the flange at the left end. This configuration should be modeled with a
complex joint model unless the user is sure that all tie-bars will remain in tension.)
The top model is used when the analyst is provided with global assembly data for the uni-
versal, i.e. the assembly lateral stiffness.
The second model is used when the analyst is given angular spring rates for each of the
two bellows used in the model.

When provided individual bellows angular stiffness:

Example: Universal Expansion Joint (simple model)
Note This model does not show

the addition of any extra
hardware or bellows weights
which could affect weight
load distribution and spring
hanger design in the area.

When provided individual bellows angular stiffness

Example: Universal Expansion Joint

(simple model—individual bellows)
Note The rigid tie bar(s) should be mod-

eled at the ambient temperature.
Note This model does not show the addition

of any extra hardware or bellows
weights which could affect weight
load distribution and spring hanger
design in the area.

Universal Joint (Comprehensive Tie Rod) CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Universal Joint (Comprehensive Tie Rod)

The comprehensive universal joint model involves defining, as accurately as possible, all
tie rods and connections between tie rods and end plates.
The following groups illustrate the method used in constructing the universal expansion
joint model shown above.
——Rigid Elements (Flanges) —
15-17 / 31-33
——Rigid Elements normal to the pipe axis, and between the pipe and tie bar centerlines.
At the end where there are nuts on either side of the flange, fixing the tie-bar to the flange.
33-1033 / 33-2033 / 33-3033
——Rigid Elements normal to the pipe axis, and between the pipe and tie-bar centerlines.
At the end where there are nuts only on the backside of the flange.
15-1015 / 15-2015 / 15-3015
——Intermediate lateral tee supports (Rigid) —
23-1023 / 23-2023 / 23-3023
25-1025 / 25-2025 / 25-3025
——Tie-bars —
1033-1034-1035-1036
2033-2034-2035-2036
3033-3034-3035-3036
— Restraints with connecting nodes at the tension-only flange end.——
RESTR NODE = 1036 CNODE = 1015 TYPE = -X , Y , Z
— Restraints with connecting nodes at the intermediate support points.
RESTR NODE = 1035 CNODE = 1023 TYPE = Y,Z

CAESAR II - Applications Guide Universal Joint with Lateral Control Stops (Compre-
Universal Joint with Lateral Control Stops (Comprehensive Tie Rod

Model)
Double-acting restraints with connecting nodes and gaps are used to model stop gaps
along the tie bars.
Stops along the tie-bars are installed to restrict lateral motion at each end of the universal
joint.
The following groups illustrate the method used in constructing the universal joint with
lateral stops shown above. Only the right side tie rod elements are shown below.
— Standard pipe elements —
34-36 / 36-38
— Rigid flange elements —
30-32 / 40-42
— Bellows elements —
32-34 / 38-40
— Rigid elements from the pipe to the tie-bar centerline —
(Normal to the pipe axis)
30-1030 / 36-1036 / 42-1042
— Tie-bar elements —
1003-1002 / 1002-1001
— Restraints with connecting nodes —
RESTR NODE=1001 CNODE = 1042 TYPE = +Y , X , Z
RESTR NODE=1002 CNODE = 1036 TYPE = Y w/gap=1.5 , X , Z

Hinged Joint CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Hinged Joint
The relationship between the rotational bellows stiffness used in the model and the axial
bellows stiffness should be approximately:
Kbend = (1/8) (Kax) (D2)(π/180)
This is typically the value given in expansion joint manufacturers’ catalogs. This equation
and the bending stiffness value from most manufacturers’ catalogs should only be used
with a zero length expansion joint.
The hinged joint is defined using a zero length expansion joint with axial, transverse, and
torsional stiffnesses rigid. The bending stiffness is set equal to the bending stiffness of the
hinge.
Hinge directions are defined using restraints and connecting nodes. The restraint line of
action is always normal to the hinge axis.
Hinged joints are designed to take pressure thrust. The analyst should make sure that the
joint manufacturer is aware of the design loads in the hinges.
Some expansion joint manufacturers believe that the hinge friction can provide consider-
able additional resistance to bending. Certainly as the axial load the hinge is to carry
becomes large, this “hinge friction” effect will increase. Approximations to this increase
in bending stiffness can be made by increasing the stiffness of the bellows in proportion to
the axial load on the hinge. The expansion joint manufacturer can hopefully provide assis-
tance here.
Several typical geometries for hinged expansion joints are shown in the figures below:

CAESAR II - Applications Guide Hinged Joint
In the example that follows, the hinged joint is zero length and is defined between nodes
45 and 46. “X” is the hinge axis, i.e. all relative rotations are permitted between 45 and 46
about the X axis. 45 and 46 are fixed rotationally relative to each other in the “Y” axis.
(See the second note above.)
The following figures display the coding of the hinged joint for the model shown on the
bottom of the previous page.

Hinged Joint CAESAR II - Applications Guide

CAESAR II - Applications Guide Slotted Hinge Joint (Simple)
Slotted Hinge Joint (Simple)

The hinged joint is defined using a zero length expansion joint and rigid elements with
zero weight to define the interaction of the hinge geometry.
Hinge directions are defined using restraints with connecting nodes. The restraint line of
action is always normal to the hinge axis.
Example: Slotted Hinged Joint (simple model)
Elements from 10 to 15 and

from 16 to 20 are weightless 9-
inch long rigids.

Slotted Hinge Joint (Comprehensive) CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Note In this model, the relative rotation at the hinge about the “Y” axis is assumed to be
zero. The slots on either side will provide some limit to this Y rotation. In most
applications of this type, the relative Y rotation is zero because the problem is
kept planar using guides. A good first pass can be made using the model shown,
then if the analysis shows that the RY restraint between nodes 15 and 16 is sup-
porting load, a further refinement to the model can be made.
Slotted Hinge Joint (Comprehensive)

This model is somewhat different from the previous model because of the need to provide
for the non-hinge axis rotation due to the slots on either side of the joint. The schematic
below illustrates the extra input required to incorporate this effect.
Example: Slotted Hinge Joint (comprehensive)

CAESAR II - Applications Guide Slotted Hinge Joint (Comprehensive)
Zero weight rigid elements defining the hinge assembly are listed below:
10 - 15 Normal to pipe axis to centerline of hinge assy.
10 - 35 "
55 - 30 "
55 - 50 "
15 - 20 Parallel to pipe axis to centerline of hinge axis.
35 - 40 "
50 - 45 "
30 - 25 "
The finite length bellows must be defined accurately between nodes 10 and 55. This typi-
cally means entering the correct flexible length and using the manufacturer’s axial and lat-
eral spring rates. Remember that manufacturer’s angular spring rates should not be used in
finite length
Example: expansion joint models.
Slip Joints

Slip Joint CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Slip Joint
Large slip joints are usually difficult to
install and difficult to accurately model.
Smaller diameter slip joints are telescop-
ing, axial displacement devices, that per-
mit considerable axial displacement of the
slip joint ends and moderately rigid resis-
tance to pipe bending.
Smaller slip joints are usually categorized
by having two annular packing glands
separated axially along the joint by a dead
air space, or by a small bellows sleeve.
The following figure shows the cross-sec-
tion of a typical large slip joint. The stiff-

nesses between nodes 15 and 25 are a
function of the packing stiffness for
transverse and rotational relative defor- Note 3
mation and of packing stiffness and tight-
ening for axial relative deformation.
Note 2 Note 4

CAESAR II - Applications Guide Slip Joint
Note 1: Typical delta dimensions are:

5 - 10 The distance from the closest guide or support to the end of the joint. (Same values would also be used for 25 - 30.)
10 - 15 The effective length of the joint if known, or the travel expected plus 4", or a 12" estimate if nothing else is known.
Note 2: K1 is the spring stiffness for forces below the yield force, FY.
Note 3: K2 is the spring stiffness (for joint compression) for forces greater than FY. The best estimate for this resistance is
cumulative friction effects of guides and supports, given by the vendor.
K2 = ( ( 100 ) N ) ⁄ ( a ) (Approximation)
Where (N) is the nominal pipe diameter in inches, and (a) is the thermal expansion at the operating temperature in inches
per 100 ft.
Note 4: Fy is the joint friction thrust from the vendor catalog. Typical values are given as 400 lbs times the nominal pipe
size.

Gimbal Joints CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Gimbal Joints
Gimballed joints are designed to resist pressure thrust. The analyst should make sure that
the joint manufacturer is aware of the design loads on the gimbals.
There are two basic types of Gimballed expansion joints:
• Those designed to take angular deformation only.
• Those designed to take angular deformation and transverse offsets.
Typically, gimbals in the smaller sizes absorb only angular deformation. The difference
between the two types of joints can be seen by counting the total number of hinges. Gim-
bal joints which take angular deformation have two hinges. Gimbal joints which take
angular deformation and transverse offsets have four hinges.
Modeling for the two types of gimballed joints is completely different.
Angular-only gimbals are by far the most common and are most often used in pairs. Single
gimbal, angular-only joints are very easy to model provided the correct angular spring
rates are used. The analyst is generally discouraged from using the manufacturer’s angular
spring rates, but in this case (and for all point expansion joint applications) it is precisely
the angular spring rate that should be used.
The angular-only gimbal can be input as a zero length expansion joint with rigid axial,
transverse, and torsional stiffnesses. The bending stiffness is set equal to the rotational
stiffness specified in the manufacturer's catalog.
Angular and Offset gimbals should probably be thoroughly modeled as shown in the fol-
lowing figures. Angular and Offset gimballed joints are usually installed in large diameter
lines where lumped property assumptions for the bellows may not be within reasonable
engineering accuracy.

CAESAR II - Applications Guide Gimbal Joints
Example: Angular-only Gimballed Joint
Rigid elements between

nodes 105 and 110 and
nodes 111 and 115 each con-
taining half the weight of the
hinge mechanism.

Gimbal Joints CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Example: Angular and Offset Gimbal Joint
Bellows Assembly nodes are

above on illustration
Hinge Assembly nodes are below

on illustration
All 3 expansion joints are defined the

same (as above)
Rigid Elements from node 5 to 10, node 11

to 15, node 16 to 20, and node 21 to 25.
Hinge Assembly Inputs

CAESAR II - Applications Guide Gimbal Joints
Example: Angular and Offset Gimbal Joint
Rigid elements between nodes 5 and 105, nodes Expansion Joints for both elements
110 and 115, and nodes 120 and 25. have same auxiliary data as shown.
These are NOT zero length.
Bellows Assembly Input

Dual Gimbal CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Dual Gimbal
Dual gimbal joints are two, usually angular-only, gimballed joints in series in the pipeline.
Putting two (or even three) angular-only gimballed joints together provides for an ability
to absorb lateral and possibly axial deformation.
(An elementally linear piping program will never be able to model the axial-only compo-
nent of the possible deformation because it requires large rotation of the expansion joint
components—something not considered in such programs.)
The single “angular deformation only” gimbal should always be used in series with at least
one other gimballed joint. It is only in series that the “angular deformation only” gimbal
provides for any lateral movement.
Gimballed joints are designed to take pressure thrust. The analyst should make sure that
the joint manufacturer is aware of the design loads on the gimbals.
Each individual angular-only gimbal joint should be modelled as a zero length expansion
joint with rigid axial, transverse, and torsional stiffnesses. The bending stiffness should be
equal to the manufacturer's published rotational stiffness term. See the notes for a single
gimballed expansion joint for a more complete discussion.
The minimum required distance “L” between adjacent single gimballed joints (shown as
8-7 in the following example), is principally a function of the angular and rotational defor-
mation to be absorbed, the diameter, and the number of corrugations per joint.
The following figure shows a dual gimbal comprised of two angular-only gimbals. The
bending stiffness for each gimballed joint is 490.0 in.lb./deg.

CAESAR II - Applications Guide Dual Gimbal
Example: Dual Gimbal (Angular-Only)

Pressure-Balanced Tees and Elbows CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Pressure-Balanced Tees and Elbows

Pressure balanced tees and elbows are used primarily to absorb axial displacements at a
change in direction, without any associated pressure thrust. Pressure balanced tees can
also be used in universal type configurations to absorb axial and lateral movement.
The example below shows briefly the coding of a pressure-balanced tee in a turbine
exhaust line. The bottom side of the tee is blanked off. The tee is a standard unreinforced
fabricated tee. The tie bars will only act in tension.

CAESAR II - Applications Guide Connecting Equipment
Connecting Equipment
Vertical Vessels
Vertical Vessel models are built using combinations of straight pipe and nozzle flexibility
simulations (WRC 297). The following figure illustrates the most accurate way to define
vertical vessel flexibility.
Average diameter of the skirt=102+78 / 2 = 90 inches

Average temperature of the skirt=87 deg. F
Temperature of the vessel=325 deg. F
Nozzle N1:
OD=10.750
Wall=0.5
Length of flange=4.0 inches
Weight of single flange=112
Nozzle N2:
OD = 16.0
Wall = 0.5
Length of flange=5.25
Weight of single flange=275
Notes:
1. Element 20 to 125 should be rigid, and the associated diameter and wall thickness
should be that of the vessel. (The element from 20 to 125 should be stiff relative to the
vessel.) This applies similarly for the element from 15 to 215.

2. The rigid element from 135 to 140 models the flange at the end of the nozzle and should
be rigid relative to the nozzle diameter.
3. The rigid element from 225 to 230 models the flange at the end of the nozzle and should
4. Local shell flexibilities are defined between 130 and 135 and 220 and 215.
5. The above model considers the cantilever bending and shear in the vessel from the skirt,
and also the local flexibility of the vessel shell in the vicinity of the nozzle.
The partial spreadsheets below illustrate input for the flexible vessel/nozzle model.
FROM 5RESTRAINT(Y/N) “Y” NODE 5 CNODE
TO10 TYPE A [ANCHOR]
DY 15-0 STIF
DIA 90.0 TEMP #187.0 GAP
WT 0.375 MU
FROM 10
TO 15
DY 20-3 TEMP #1325.0
DIA 78.0
WT 0.75
FROM 15
TO 20
DY 10-7
FROM 20
TO 25
DY 6-9
FROM 15
TO 215 RIGID WEIGHT <leave blank>
DZ 39.0
RIGID(Y/N) “Y”
FROM 20
TO 125 RIGID WEIGHT <leave blank>
DX 39.0
RIGID(Y/N) “Y”

FROM 220
TO 225
DZ 13.75
DIA 16.0
WT 0.5
FROM 225
TO 230
DZ 5.25 RIGID WEIGHT 275.0
RIGID(Y/N) “Y”
FROM 130
TO 135
DX 13.75
DIA 10.750
WT 0.5
FROM 135
TO 140 RIGID WEIGHT 112.0
DX 4.0
RIGID(Y/N) “Y”
NOZZLE NOZZLE
“N1” “N2”
Nozzle Node Number130220

Vessel Node Number125215
Nozzle Outside Diameter10.7516.0
Nozzle Wall Thickness0.50.5
Vessel Outside Diameter78.0 78.0
Vessel Wall Thickness0.750.75
Vessel Reinforcing Pad Thickness
Dist. to stiffeners or head6-917-4
Dist. to opposite side stiffeners30-10 20-3
Vessel centerline Direction Vector X
Vessel centerline Direction Vector Y1.0 1.0
Vessel centerline Direction Vector Z

Horizontal Vessels
Horizontal Vessel models are built using combinations of straight pipe and nozzle flexibil-
ity simulations (WRC 297). The following figure illustrates the most accurate way to
define horizontal vessel flexibility.
NOZZLE N3:
OD = 12.750
Wall = 0.687
Flange length =5.0 inches
Flange weight = 250 lb
Notes:
1. Elements 5 to 6, 6 to 10, 15 to 16, 16 to 20, and 20 to 22 should be rigid and the asso
ciated diameter and wall thickness should be that ofth evessel. (These rigid elements
should be stiff relative to the vessel.)
2. The rigid elelment form 26 to 30 models th eflange at the end of the nozzle and should
be rigid relative to the nozzle diameter.
3. Local shell flexibilites are defined between the nodes 22 and 24.

4. The above model considers the flexibility of the horizontal vessel section, the free trans-
lation horizontal restraint at 125, and the local flexibility of the vessel shell in the vicinity
of the nozzle.
The follwoing partia spreadsheets illustrate th emodleing techniques used to define the
horizontal vessel.
FROM 5 RESTRAINT (Y/N) “Y” NODE 5 CNODE
TO 6 TYPE A
DY 2-7
DIA 8-0 TEMP #1 100.0
WT 0.875 RIGID WEIGHT <leave blank>
RIGID(Y/N) “Y”
FROM 6
TO 10
DY 4-0 TEMP #1 350.0 RIGID WEIGHT <leave blank>
RIGID(Y/N) “Y”
FROM 10
TO 20
DX 27-6
FROM 20
TO 16
DY - 4-0 RIGID WEIGHT <leave blank>
RIGID(Y/N) “Y”
FROM 16 RESTRAINT (Y/N) “Y” NODE 15 CNODE

TO 15 TYPE Y
DY -2-7 TEMP #1 100.0
RIGID(Y/N) “Y”
FROM 20
TO 22
DY 4-0 TEMP #1 350.0 RIGID WEIGHT <leave blank>
RIGID(Y/N) “Y”
FROM 24
TO 26

DY 14.0
DIA 12.75
WT 0.687
FROM 26
TO 30
DY 5.0 RIGID WEIGHT <leave blank>
RIGID(Y/N) “Y”
Data entered in th enozzle spreadsheet for the horizontal vessel model is shown below:
Nozzle Node Number 24
Vessel Node Number 22
Nozzle Outside Diameter 12.75
Nozzle Wall Thickness 0.867
Vessel Outside Diameter 8-0
Vessel Wall Thickness 0.875
Vessel Reinforcing Pad Thickness
Dist. to stiffeners or head 7-3
Dist. to opposite side stiffeners or head 27-6
Vessel Centerline Direction Vector X 1
Vessel Centerline Direction Vector Y
Vessel Centerline Direction Vector Z
Axial Stiffness (lb./in.) 445613 CAESAR II

Longitudinal Bending Stiff (ft.lb./deg.) 139355 computed values
Circumferential Bending Stiff(ft.lb./deg.) 34644 displayed during
error checking

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Ball Joints CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Ball Joints
Ball joints can be modeled with zero length expansion joints, or with restraints and con-
necting nodes.
When using expansion joints, each ball and socket is defined with one zero length expan-
sion joint having rigid axial and transverse stiffnesses, and essentially zero bending and
torsional stiffnesses.
When bending and torsional stiffnesses should be small, a value of (1.0) should be used.
Results are invalid for large rotations.
Example: Two methods of modeling a Ball Joint
Modeling a ball joint between nodes

20 and 21 using a zero length expan-
sion joint
Modeling a ball joint between nodes 20

and 21 using axial and translational
restraints with Cnodes.
Modeling a ball joint between nodes 20

and 21 using a torsional restraint.
6-2 Miscellaneous Models

CAESAR II - Applications Guide Jacketed Pipe
Jacketed Pipe
Jacketed piping systems are input by running the jacket elements directly on top of the
core elements where the two are concentric.
A very simple way to generate a jacketed pipe model is to run through the entire core and
then duplicate the core piping using a proper node increment (such as 1000). This will pro-
duce a second run of pipe which will be modified to build the jacket model. For the jacket,
change pipe size, temperature, bend radii, etc., to finish the model. The jacket and core can
then be attached by changing node numbers and adding restraints.
Typically, the end caps connecting the core to the jacket pipe are much stiffer than either
the core or the jacket. For this reason node pairs like (10 and 1010), (25 and 1025), (35 and
1035), and (40 and 1040) are often joined by using the same node for each, i.e. the dis-
placements and rotations at the end of the core pipe are assumed to be the same as the dis-
placements and rotations at the end of the jacket pipe.
Internal spiders offer negligible resistance to bending and axial relative deformation. Node
15 might be connected to node 1015 via a restraint with connecting node. For an X run of
pipe, rigid restraints would exist between the two nodes for the Y and Z degrees of free-
dom.
The +Y support acting on the jacket at node 1020 does not cause any stiffnesses to be
inserted between 20 and 1020. Node 20 is included in the model so that outside diameter
interference can be checked at the 20-1020 cross section. Should there be any concern
about interference, or interference-related stresses at the 20-1020 nodes, then restraints
with connecting nodes and gaps can be used to approximate the pipe-inside-a-pipe with a
clearance geometry.
Since CAESAR II constructs the jacketed piping model by associating nodal DOFs, the
program really does not know one pipe is inside of another. Therefore the following items
should be considered.
If both the jacket and the core are fluid-filled, the fluid density of the jacket must be
reduced, to avoid excess (incorrect) weight.
If wind loads are specified, the wind or wave loading must be deactivated for the core, or
else the core will pick up wind load.
The core pipe should probably have its insulation thickness set to zero.
Miscellaneous Models 6-3

Jacketed Pipe CAESAR II - Applications Guide

CAESAR II - Applications Guide Cold Spring
Cold Spring
See the CAESAR II Technical Reference Manual for a detailed discussion of the
method for analyzing Cold Spring.
Example: Cut Short
Material 18 is used for Cut Short (Material 19 for Cut Long). Material
is changed back on element 11 to 15 to actual material. Cold spring
will be considered in all load cases that contain load vector CS.
Miscellaneous Models 6-5

Cold Spring CAESAR II - Applications Guide

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Example 1: Harmonic Analysis (TABLE) CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Example 1: Harmonic Analysis (TABLE)

This problem is taken from the following source:
I. S. Tuba and W. B. Wright, “Pressure Vessel and Piping 1972 Computer Programs
Verification An Aid To Developers and Users.” The American Society of Mechanical
Engineers. New York, 1972. Problems 6 and 2.
It is assumed that the user reviewing this example is familiar with the basic CAESAR II
input. Only the input germane to the dynamic analysis is discussed.
The following model is to be analyzed first for natural frequencies and second for har-
monic loads imposed on the top of the structure at nodes 8 and 13.
Enter the model as shown and set the material density on the pipe spreadsheet to be zero.
(All weights are input as concentrated masses.) Do not enter bends, but rather only straight
elements.
Member Properties:
Pipe Outside Diameter: 2.375 in.
Pipe Wall Thickness: 0.154 in.
Elastic Modulus: 27.9E+06 psi
Poisson’s Ratio: 0.3
Run the static case and then access the Dynamic Input.
First, additional masses may be added, or degrees of freedom deleted. In the eigensolution
of larger systems the deletion of un-needed degrees of freedom may be a very important
7-2 Examples
CAESAR II - Applications Guide Example 1: Harmonic Analysis (TABLE)
factor in keeping the run times reasonable. In most normal cases, however, masses must
neither be added nor deleted. The mass of the piping, fluid, and insulation is automatically
calculated and included by CAESAR II. For the current example the weight of the pipe is
zero and all masses are concentrated and prespecified as lumped masses.
Next, modify the Control Parameters as shown below:
Examples 7-3
By turning off the Frequency Cutoff and setting the value of the maximum number of
Eigenvalues we are guaranteed to acquire the first five natural frequencies in our results.
When the eigensolution is completed, the calculated natural frequencies are printed on the
screen:
Choose Output-View Animation from the main menu to view the animations of the 5
modes of vibration. The first mode is back and forth along the x-axis, the second mode is
transverse along the z-axis and the third mode is a twisting about the y-axis. The next two
modes are combinations of the previous three.
Harmonic Analysis of this System

Assume a 120 Hz electric motor sits on the piping structure and acts:
FX @ 8 = ( -95 cos ω t ) lb.
FX @ 13 = ( 95 cos ω t ) lb.
What is the largest stress in the small piping structure subject to these dynamic loads?
7-4 Examples
CAESAR II - Applications Guide Example 1: Harmonic Analysis (TABLE)
Note The 120 Hz vibration falls between the structural resonant frequencies 115 Hz and
137 Hz. The torsional mode will most likely be excited because the sign differ-
ence on the forces promotes a twisting of the structure. The model has already
been built and so dynamic input is simply modified. There is only a single har-
monic frequency of excitation to be investigated.
Harmonic loads are input next. The user is first asked for harmonic forces, and then har-
monic displacements. Harmonic forces act at points (8) and (13) on the example piping
system. The forces act in the “X” direction, with an opposite sense, and with a magnitude
of 95 lb. The force acting at point (8) can be plotted as a function of time as shown in the
following figure:
For the example problem, there are

120 cycles per second.
Harmonic force data input is shown as follows. Harmonic displacements may exist in the
same problem with harmonic forces if necessary. The example problem has harmonic
forces only.
Examples 7-5
Note The same force effect could have been achieved by entering +95.0 lb at each node,
but entering a phase angle of 180.0 degrees at node 13.
Calculations for the example problem take less than 30 seconds to complete. The user may
view the structure in animated motion or view standard displaced shape plots from the
Dynamic Output using the Display Graphical Results option (shown below). Additionally,
for harmonic results, restraint loads, forces, and stresses can accurately be calculated for
the maximum displacements due to the harmonic loads.
7-6 Examples
CAESAR II - Applications Guide Example 2: Relief Valve Loads (RELIEF)
Example 2: Relief Valve Loads (RELIEF)

PROBLEM: Analyze the two relief valve systems, shown as follows, subject to the
simultaneous firing of both valves.
Process steam conditions: 450 psi, @ 650°F

Relief Valve Orifice: JOHNSON #34A-06 2.141 in. ID.
Valve Opening Time: 8.0 milliseconds
Valve Closing Time: 8.0 milliseconds
Relief Duration: 1.0 sec.
Examples 7-7
Example 2: Relief Valve Loads (RELIEF) CAESAR II - Applications Guide
7-8 Examples
CAESAR II Gas Thrust Load Calculations
Examples 7-9
Relief Valve Example Problem Setup

REQUIRED: Compute the support loads, forces, and stresses in the vent piping system
when the relief valves fire simultaneously.
GIVEN: Venting steam stagnation properties are given. The CAESAR II
“RELIEF LOAD SYNTHESIS” option is run to compute the maximum
thrust load magnitude at the vent pipe exit. This dynamic load will act
downward at the vent elbow nodes 65 and 100. Venting will last for
approximately one second, and the opening and closing time for the relief
valve (as provided by the manufacturer) is 8.0 milliseconds. A static load
case is run first to perform spring hanger sizing at node 22. The static load
case #3 is the operating case, and will be used to set the nonlinear
restraints for the dynamic analysis.
SOLUTION: The spectrum table name is arbitrarily selected as “Relief” and is defined
as having a Frequency range and a Force ordinate. (A # sign precedes the
name in the spectrum definition because the shock table is to be read from
an ASCII file on the hard disk.) The spectrum definition follows:
The DLF Spectrum Generator builds the ASCII file “Relief” that contains the relief valve
spectrum table. Input to the DLF Spectrum Generator is the filename, maximum table fre-
quency, number of points, and the time-history waveform. For this example a maximum
frequency of 33 Hz and 20 data points are used to generate the table. The points in the time
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history waveform are entered as shown as follows. These points represent the valve’s
opening, its one second vent time, and its closing.
Examples 7-11
The resulting DLF Spectrum is shown below. The Frequency vs. Dynamic Load Factors
are written to the file "Relief."
The thrust loads act at points 65 and 100. These loads are defined as Force Sets and are
entered as shown as follows:
There is only a single Spectrum Load Case defined as follows:
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There is one static/dynamic combination case of interest and that is the combination of the
sustained static load case with our one dynamic load case. This is defined as follows:
Only one item needs to be set on the Control Parameter spreadsheet. It defines the static
load case to be used for setting the nonlinear restraints, (3). Alternatively, the modal com-
bination method could have been set to ABS instead of SRSS to produce unquestionably
conservative results.
Examples 7-13
Relief Valve Loading - Output Discussion

There are four key reports for a relief valve analysis:
Mass Participation Report. This report illustrates how sensitive each of the piping
system’s modes are to the relief valve firing. High modal participation factors indicate that
the mode is easily excited by the applied dynamic forces. If subsequent displacement,
restraint, or stress reports indicate excessive dynamic responses, then the modes having
high participation must be dampened or eliminated. Once a particular mode is targeted as
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being a problem, it may be viewed tabularly via the mode shape report, or graphically via
the animated mode shape plots.
Examples 7-15
Displacement Report. This report gives the maximum possible positive or negative
displacement that may occur at some time during the relief valve’s firing. Values in this
report are always positive.
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Restraint Report. This report gives the maximum dynamic load the support should be
designed for. The top value is the maximum support reaction. The second value is the larg-
est support reaction due to any one mode. The last number on the left tells which mode.
Stress Report. This report gives the maximum dynamic stress due to the relief valve fir-
ing. Stresses from a dynamic shock load case should be combined with the sustained
stresses from a static analysis and the result compared with the code defined occasional
stress for the material.
The Participation Factor report shows which modes tend to be excited by the applied
dynamic load.
The Displacement Report shows the maximum displacements that occur due to the relief
loads. These displacements may actually be positive or negative. Their true sign is indeter-
minate and always shown positive in the displacement report.
The following Stress Report shows element stresses due to the dynamic relief loads. The
top value is the maximum stress due to the interaction of all the system modes. The second
value is the largest stress due to any one mode. The bottom number on the left tells which
mode.
For example:
Examples 7-17
The maximum stress at node 5 is 1486 psi. The stress at node 5 due only to mode #1 was
1288 psi.
The maximum stress at node 40 on the 40-50 element is 5864 psi. The stress at node 40
due to mode #4 was 3982 psi. Mode #4 was the largest contributor to the stress at node 40.
Support reactions due to the combination of the static sustained and the dynamic solutions.
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Stresses due to the combination of the static sustained and the dynamic solutions. This
stress combination can be compared to the B31 code allowables for occasional stresses.
Examples 7-19
Example 3: Dynamic Analysis of Water Hammer Loads (HAMMER) CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Example 3: Dynamic Analysis of Water Hammer Loads (HAMMER)

PROBLEM: The cooling water supply line shown as follows suffers a pressure surge
when the turbine driven pump drops offline due to a bearing temperature
problem. The elbow at node 45 is observed to “jump” 6 to 8 in. in the “X”
direction when the turbine trip occurs.
Design an alternative support scheme to eliminate the large field displacements associated
with the turbine trip.
Fluid Properties: 250 psi @ 140°F
Flow Velocity: 6 fps
Water Bulk Modulus: 313000 psi
SOLUTION: The magnitude of the pump supply side pressure wave which emanates
from the pump discharge at node 5 can be estimated from
dp = ρ c dv
where:
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CAESAR II - Applications Guide Example 3: Dynamic Analysis of Water Hammer Loads
dp - the pressure rise due to the pump’s “instantaneous” stopping

ρ - the fluid density
c - the speed of sound in the fluid
dv - the change in velocity of the fluid
The speed of sound in the fluid can be estimated from
c = [Ef / (ρ + ρ(Ef / E) (d/t) )] 0.5
where:
Ef - is the bulk modulus of the fluid (313000 psi)
E - is the modulus of elasticity of the pipe (30E6 psi)
d - is the pipe mean diameter
t - is the pipe wall thickness
ρ - is the fluid density (62.4 lbm/ft3)
ρ + ρ(Ef / E)(d/t) = 62.4 lbm/ft3 [1 + (313000/30E6) (8.625 -0.322)/0.322 ]

= 79.1875 lbm/ft3
c = (313000 lbf/ in2) (ft3/79.1875 lbm) (32.2 lbm ft/lbf sec2) (144in2 /ft2)1/2 = 4281 ft/sec
Note See the PIPING HANDBOOK, Crocker & King, Fifth Edition, McGraw-Hill pp.
3-189 through 3-191 for a more detailed discussion and evaluation of the speed of
sound.
Apply the equation above for the magnitude of the water hammer pressure wave.
dp = ρ c dv = (62.4 lbm/ft3) (4281 ft/sec) (6.0 ft/sec)
= (62.4 lbm/ ft3) (4281 ft/sec) (6.0 ft/sec) (lbf sec2/32.2 lbm ft) ( ft2/144 in2)
= 345.6 psi
There are two distinct pressure pulses generated when a flowing fluid is brought to a stop.
One pulse originates at the supply side of the pump, and the other pulse originates at the
discharge side of the pump. This example only deals with the supply side water hammer
effect, but the magnitude and impact of the discharge side water hammer load should like-
wise be investigated when in a design mode.
Examples 7-21
The time history wave form for both types of water hammer pulses is shown as follows:
Pod - Discharge pressure

Ps - Source (tank or static) pressure
Pos - Suction pressure (while running)
dp - Pressure fluctuation due to the instantaneous stoppage of flow through the pump
pv - Liquid vapor pressure at flow temperature
There will be an unbalanced load on the piping system due to the time it takes the pressure
wave to pass successive elbow-elbow pairs. The magnitude of this unbalanced load can be
computed from:
F unbalanced = dp * Area
The duration of the load is found from t = L/c; where L is the length of pipe between adja-
cent elbow-elbow pairs. For this problem the elbow-elbow pairs most likely to cause the
large deflections at node 45 are 45-75 and 90-110.
The rise time for the unbalanced dynamic loading should be obtained from the pump man-
ufacturer or from testing and can be determined from graphs such as those shown above.
For this problem a rise time of 5 milliseconds is assumed.
CALCULATIONS:
L 45-75 = 7 + 4(20) + 4 = 90 ft.
L 90-110 = 3(20) + 15 = 75 ft.
Area = p /4 di2 ; di = 8.625 - (2) (0.322) = 7.981 in.
Area = p /4 (7.981)2 = 50.0 in2
F unbalanced = dp * Area = (345.6) (50.0) = 17289 lbf
t duration = L/c
= (90) / (4281) = 21 milliseconds, on leg from 45 to 75
= (75) / (4281) = 17.5 milliseconds, on leg from 90 to 110
t rise = 5.0 milliseconds
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Because the piping in this example is ductile low carbon steel, the major design variable
will be the large displacement; i.e. the problem will be assumed to be solved when the
restraint system is redesigned to limit the large displacements due to water hammer with-
out causing any subsequent thermal problem due to over-restraint.
First we generate the DLF Spectrum Files as follows.
Examples 7-23
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Next we define the Spectrum:
Then we define the force sets as follows:
Three Spectrum load cases are of interest here: Each spectrum separately and the two of
them in combination as follows:
Examples 7-25
The sustained static load case is now combined with each dynamic load case for code
stress checks. Note that for operating restraint loads the static operating case would be
combined with each dynamic load case as well. That is left for the user to investigate.
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The Control Parameters should be set as follows:
Examples 7-27
Notes for Analyzing Water Hammer Loads

On the pump or valve supply side the magnitude of the pressure wave is calculated as
shown in this example using: dp = ρ c dv.
On the pump or valve discharge side the maximum magnitude of the pressure wave is the
difference between the fluid vapor pressure and the line pressure.
On the supply side a positive pressure wave moves away from the pump at the speed of
sound in the fluid. The magnitude of the pressure wave is equal to the sum of the suction
side pressure and “dp.”
On the discharge side a negative pressure wave moves away from the pump at the speed of
sound in the fluid. The maximum magnitude of this “negative” pressure wave is the differ-
ence between the pump discharge pressure and the fluid vapor pressure. Once the pump
shuts down, the pressure at the discharge begins to drop. The momentum of the fluid in the
downstream piping draws the discharge pressure down. If the fluid reaches its vapor pres-
sure the fluid adjacent to the pump flashes. As the negative pressure wave moves away
from the pump these vapor bubbles collapse instantly. This local vapor “implosion” can
cause extremely high pressure pulses. In addition, there may be a fluid backflow created
due to the rapid drop in pressure. In this case the backflow “slap” at the idle pump can be
accentuated by the collapse of created vapor bubbles, resulting in an extremely large
downstream water hammer loading.
Water hammer loadings will cycle to some extent. The pressure wave passes through the
system once at full strength. Reflections of the wave may then cause secondary pressure
transients. Without a transient fluid simulation or field data the usual procedure is to
assume one or two significant passes of the pressure wave.
Where critical piping is concerned or where the maximum loads on snubbers and restraints
is to be computed, the independent effect of a single pass of the pressure wave should be
analyzed for each elbow-elbow pair in the model. A separate force spectrum load set is
defined for the elbow with the highest pressure as the wave passes between the elbow-
elbow pair. The direction of the applied force is away from the elbow-elbow pair. An indi-
vidual dynamic load case is run for each separate force set, combinations of different
force sets are usually not run. This approach has proved satisfactory when applied to
large, hot steam piping systems that have very few fixed restraints, and a high number of
low modes of vibration. Extrapolation to other types of piping systems should be made at
the designers discretion.
CAESAR II does not check the integrity of the piping system due to the local increase in
hoop stress that occurs as the fluid pressure wave passes each pipe cross-section.
The magnitude of the water hammer loads can be reduced by slowing the mechanism that
tends to reduce the flowrate. In the case of valve closing, this means slowly closing the
valve. In the case of a pump going off line, this means slowly removing power from the
pump. “Slowly” in each of these instances can be estimated from:
T = 2L/c
where T = time of one wave cycle sec.

L = Characteristic length of the piping system. Usually taken
as the length between the pump or valve and the source or
sink.
c = Speed of sound in the fluid.
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If the pump or valve stops in a time shorter than “T” then the water hammer should be ana-
lyzed as shown in this example for “instantaneous” closure. Calculations for this problem
are given as follows:
Of primary interest is the largest time that must be used to close a valve, or bring a pump
flowrate to a halt such that water hammer type pressure pulses are not generated. Calcula-
tions using the lengths of several reflecting systems will be made to get a “feel” for the
variation of the computed “T’s.” The longest time will be for the wave to leave the supply
side at node 5 and move to the tank connection at node 125. This represents a total “L” of
about 270 ft.
T = (2) (270) ft./(4281)ft/sec = 126 milliseconds
The length through which the wave passes that causes the most trouble is the
length between nodes 45 and 75:
T = (2) (90)/(4281) = 42 milliseconds
So, if the pump or valve can slow down in greater than 126 milliseconds, the tendency for
water hammer in the piping system will probably be abated. If the pump or valve can slow
down in greater than 42 milliseconds then the tendency for water hammer in the 45-75
length will be abated.
Water hammer excitation initially produces axial acoustic waves in the steel pipe wall that
can induce locally very high, very short duration forces and stresses. These short duration
loads are usually not a design problem in ductile steel piping systems. Where crack propa-
gation in welds and material due to water hammer loads is a concern the following rules
should be followed:
• A very high number of natural frequencies must usually be included in the analysis.
Cutoff frequencies of 300 Hz are not unusual. These are the axial natural modes of the
pipe between the excited elbow-elbow pairs. Higher modes must be computed until
the inclusion of extra modes doesn’t produce an appreciable change in the force/stress
response. The maximum frequency cutoff can be estimated from SQRT (E/ρ)/L
where: E = Pipe material modulus of elasticity, ρ = Pipe material density, L = Length
of a single pipe element in the primary run that is to have accurate stresses computed
due to the passing of the water hammer originated acoustic stress wave. Calculation of
the maximum cutoff frequency for the 45-75 elbow-elbow pair for the 20 ft pipe
lengths is given as follows:
f cutoff = SQRT (E/ρ)/L

= SQRT ((30E6)(32.2)(12)/(0.283))/20
= (202388 in./sec) / (20 ft. 12 in/ft)
= (843.3 rad./sec) / (2 π rad./cycles)
= 134.2 Hz.
Alternatively, including the Missing Mass Correction will approximate the contribu-
tion from the omitted modes.
Examples 7-29
• The length of any element in the primary axial runs should not be greater than about
ct/4, where c equals the speed of sound in the pipe and "t" equals the duration of the
water hammer load. Calculation of the greatest element length for the 45-75 elbow-
elbow pair is given as follows:
Lmax = ct/4
= (4281) ft/sec (0.021) sec/(4)
= 22.5 ft.
and so, to get an accurate estimate of the stresses due to the passing of the stress wave
in the pipe, individual element lengths should be smaller than about 20 ft. Shorter
duration loads require shorter elements to monitor the passing of the stress wave.
• The inclusion of the response due to the higher modes will not affect the displacement
results (only the force and stress results). Displacement results, such as the 6 to 8 in. in
the example can usually be computed accurately after the inclusion of the low fre-
quency modes with participation factors greater than about 0.01.
Water Hammer Loading - Output Discussion
Mass Participation Report

This report illustrates how sensitive each of the piping system’s modes are to the water
hammer dynamic loading. High modal participation factors indicate that the mode is eas-
ily excited by the applied dynamic forces. If subsequent displacement reports indicate
high dynamic responses then the modes having high participation must be dampened or
eliminated. Once a particular mode is targeted as being a problem, it may be viewed tabu-
larly via the mode shape report, or graphically via the animated mode shape plots.
Displacement Report
This report gives the maximum possible positive or negative displacement that may occur
at some time during the event. Values in this report are always positive.
Restraint/Force/Stress Reports
If high modes are included, as discussed in the notes in this section, then these reports give
the maximum values of the forces and stresses in the system due to gross deformation and
the propagation of an acoustic stress wave in the pipe. If the high modes are not included,
then these reports give the maximum values of forces and stresses in the system due to
gross deformation alone.
Combination Cases
The force spectrum approach to the water hammer problem does not include consideration
of the time relationship between modal or directional maximums. Completely conserva-
tive results can be guaranteed by taking the absolute summation of both the modal and
directional response properties. Running one load case for each main piping run, and a
final load case including all of the individual load cases typically gives the analyst a “good
feel” for where problems exist.
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In this example the main piping run between nodes 45 and 75 added the major contribu-
tion to the system dynamic responses. The combination load case including the 45-75 and
90-110 contributions together yielded little extra information.
Problem Solution
A guide and axial limit stop at nodes 45 and 105 produces little increase in thermal
stresses (which were low to begin with), and serves to attenuate the large axial displace-
ments in the line due to the water hammer load. Loads on this support due to the low mode
displacements are seen to be small. Local, very short duration loads may not be so small.
The restraint should be designed with this in mind. A few simple design rules are usually
sufficient:
• Flexible is better. The restraint should only be stiff enough to sufficiently attenuate the
low frequency gross deformation.
• Areas of local discontinuities, such as the weld of the support to the pipe, should have
extra weld or support plate area (Discontinuities at other restraints in a problem area
should probably also be “beefed up” to withstand the local passing of the impact stress
wave.)
Examples 7-31
Portions of the CAESAR II output reports for this job are shown as follows:
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Examples 7-33
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Examples 7-35
Example 4: Dynamic Analysis of Independent Support Earthquake Excitation (CRYISM)CAESAR II - Appli-
Example 4: Dynamic Analysis of Independent Support Earthquake

Excitation (CRYISM)
PROBLEM: The cryogenic piping system shown on the following page is to be
designed in accordance with B31.3 using the ground, building, and enve-
lope spectra shown. Two analyses are to be run:
• Assume the pipe (structural steel) supports are rigid.
• Include the flexibility of the structural steel supports by including the steel frames in
the analysis.
Finally, compare the results from the two analysis.
Design parameters are:
Ambient Temperature: 100°F
Operating Temperature: -59°F
Pipe: 8-in. Sch 10S
Insulation: 4-in. 22.3 lb/cu ft
Fluid: 0.232 SG
Columns: W14x82
Beams: W10x12
Cryogenic Piping Dynamics Example

The isometric of the complete model is shown in the following figure. This drawing shows
the piping, pipe supports, and the structural steel frames.
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CAESAR II - Applications Guide Example 4: Dynamic Analysis of Independent Support
The excitation spectra to be applied to this model are

Ground Response Spectra Building Response Spectra Envelope Response Spectra
“Ground Response” “Building Response” “Envelope Response”
T, sec V, in/sec T, sec V, in/sec T, sec V, in/sec
0.05 0.787 0.05 0.787 0.05 0.787

0.2 7.874 0.2 1.3 0.2 7.874
0.5 21.653 0.5 3.4 0.5 21.653
1 39.37 1 27.3 1 39.37
2 18.89 2 30.4 2 30.4
3.5 43.7 3.5 21.12 3.5 43.7
5 11.8 5 21.3 5 21.3
10 5.9 10 5.359 10 5.9
Examples 7-37
The necessity for the various spectra can be best understood by investigating the differ-
ence between independent support excitation and uniform support excitation. These exci-
tation methods are shown in the following figures.
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For the analysis with steel supports, the structural steel must be included as part of the pip-
ing model. This can be accomplished by using the Include Structural Input Files option
from the KAUX feature of the CAESAR II spreadsheets.
The structural steel model for this problem can be generated by invoking the structural
input from the Main Menu. The input listing from the structural input session is shown as
follows:
SECID=1, W14 X 82; COLUMN CROSS SECTION
SECID=2, W10 X 12; BEAM CROSS SECTION
MATID=1, YM=29E6 POIS=0.3 G=11E6 DENS=0.283
DEFAULT SECID=1
ANGLE=90
EDIM 1038 1039 DY=15-0; DEFINE ALL COLUMNS
EDIM 1043 1044 DY=15-0
EDIM 1048 1049 DY=15-0
EDIM 1053 1054 DY=15-0
DEFAULT SECID=2
ANGLE=0
EDIM 1039 1040 DZ=-2-0;DEFINE ALL BEAMS
Examples 7-39
EDIM 1044 1045 DZ=-2-0

EDIM 1054 1055 DZ=-2-0
FIX 1038 ALL
FIX 1043 ALL
FIX 1048 ALL
FIX 1053 ALL
The dynamics input for this problem is summarized in the figure that follows. Details of
the dynamics input are contained on the following pages.
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Examples 7-41
In order to keep the documentation for this example brief, the only results presented are
those for the “uniform support excitation” case. Using this load case, the model with and
without structural steel supports will be compared. The results from these two models are
shown in the tables that follow:
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DISPLACEMENTS
X Y Z RX RY RZ
35 with 0.4253 0.0336 1.5831 0.4298 0.5932 0.0622

without 0.0049 0.0076 1.0334 0.2902 0.3832 0.0033
45 with 0.4240 0.0379 3.7952 0.2311 0.5550 0.0412

without 0.0036 0.0 1.9555 0.1635 0.2576 0.0007
50 with 0.4219 0.0447 3.7435 0.1911 0.5695 0.1220

without 0.0020 0.0 1.4764 0.0817 0.4083 0.0002
60 with 0.3799 1.4247 0.5930 0.3613 0.3534 0.2322

without 0.0366 0.5838 0.0635 0.0292 0.0425 0.0236
75 with 0.8484 1.3529 1.3033 0.5127 0.4247 0.4924

without 0.6447 0.5631 1.1291 0.4482 0.3346 0.2114
90 with 0.5927 0.4228 0.2087 0.3816 0.5229 0.4461

without 0.4689 0.3414 0.1815 0.3425 0.4236 0.2465
RESTRAINT LOADS
X Y Z RX RY RZ
5 with 241 319 523 4761 981 1133

without 207 353 353 3114 647 1001
40 with 146 1118

without 18 597
45 with 229
without 4
50 with 754
without 1
55 with 2029 1939 1154 1536 384819

without 976 1408 596 434 8100 11638
Examples 7-43
65 with 956 1101

without 580 560
70 with 538 895

without 500 743
80 with 236
without 110
115 with 743 253 429 2531 1568 4025

without 504 200 359 2286 1339 2701
STRESSES
AXIAL BENDING TORSION MAX OCT CODE
20F with 80 20614 1742 9834 20639

without 88 13344 1151 6363 13350
35F with 22 13454 571 6366 13468

without 17 8558 280 4041 8559
40 with 164 7179 571 3431 7211

without 122 4779 280 2265 4782
45 with 297 11001 571 5246 11081

without 193 7963 280 3762 7966
55 with 429 16435 571 7832 16582

without 232 11664 280 5504 11667
55 with 140 15886 1009 7600 16024

without 86 17125 148 8114 17210
60F with 340 20784 696 9920 21114

without 357 12164 414 5911 12520
75F with 69 11489 375 5448 11539

without 59 6208 281 2963 6267
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Discussion of Results
These comparison tables illustrate the differences that can exist when the structural steel
models are not included in the analysis. In some cases, the results with the structural steel
included are many times higher than the results computed without the structural steel. The
steel models add flexibility to the piping system. More flexibility means lower natural fre-
quencies and more modes to be excited by the shock. A comparison of the natural frequen-
cies of the two models is given as follows:
NATURAL FREQUENCIES
No. With Structure Without Structure
1) 1.307 1.706
2) 2.244 2.533
3) 2.520 3.371
4) 3.149 3.936
5) 3.443 4.384
6) 4.206 5.294
7) 4.404 5.929
8) 5.250 8.957
9) 5.675 11.849
10) 5.761 16.367
11) 5.988 16.564
12) 6.594 20.588
13) 7.992 22.954
14) 11.855 23.474
15) 14.086 25.582

16) 14.086 29.685
17) 14.086 35.083
18) 16.504
19) 15.554
20) 20.333
21) 20.589
22) 20.909
23) 20.909
24) 20.909
25) 23.052
26) 23.475
27) 25.582
Examples 7-45
28) 38.085
In the above table, there are only five extra mode shapes for the system which includes the
structure.
The restraint moment at node 55 in the Z direction is much larger without the steel model
than it is with the steel model. Even though the piping is tied to the steel, the steel frame
will not support much moment in the Z direction. The steel frame bends slightly about the
Z axis, and the moment is carried through from the pipe. In the “piping only” model, the
rigid anchor at node 55 will not rotate about the Z axis (or any other axis) and so ends up
carrying all of the moment load.
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CAESAR II - Applications Guide Example 5: Structural Analysis (FRAME)
Example 5: Structural Analysis (FRAME)

PROBLEM: Analyze the braced frame shown below subjected to the given
uniform load and self weight.
Column section data: area = 15 in2 inertias = 250 in.4

Beam section data: area = 10 in2 inertias = 500 in.4
Brace section data: area = 5 in2 inertias = 1 in.4
Material density: 490 pcf
Beam loading: 200 lb/in.
This example shows how to model a structure using the CAESAR II structural preproces-
sor.
The figure below shows a single bay, braced space frame. All beam and column lengths
are 50 in. as shown. This frame is subjected to its own weight load as well as a uniform
load of 200 pounds per inch on all of the top level beams. We wish to know the displace-
ments, reactions, and element forces for three load cases: self weight, uniform load, and
self weight plus uniform load.
This example will illustrate how to use most of the keyword directives in the structural
preprocessor. A standard finite element modeling approach will be followed, where the
system nodes are defined, then materials and section properties, then elements, and finally
the loading.
Examples 7-47
Example 5: Structural Analysis (FRAME) CAESAR II - Applications Guide
To process the input file Frame.str start the structural preprocessor by selecting option
File-Open from the Main Menu then select the type of file as Structure and select the
examples directory to find the file.
Next, select Input-Structural Steel from the Main Menu to enter the input window shown
(only the input portion of the window shown here). Press the Save button or choose File-
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Save from the structural processor to error check and save the model. You may also want
to view the plot of the model before you exit.
Examples 7-49
After the input has been saved and error checked exit the structural steel input processor to
go back to the Main Menu. The analysis can be started immediately by selecting option
Analysis-Statics. At this point CAESAR II will read the binary files created by the struc-
tural preprocessor and recommend load cases. Note, in all probability you will not want to
analyze the structure with the recommended load cases. CAESAR II recommends load
cases to satisfy piping code compliance. Therefore occasional loads (like the current uni-
form load) will not be used. Edit the load cases as shown below. Note that load case 2 con-
sists of only U1 and that it is designated as an operating case. It is purely a construction
case and is segregated here only because it may be interesting to see the loads produced by
the Uniform Load solely.
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The results for this analysis are shown in the following nine figures:
Examples 7-51
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Examples 7-53
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Examples 7-55
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Examples 7-57
Example 6: Dynamic Analysis (NUREG9) CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Example 6: Dynamic Analysis (NUREG9)

PROBLEM: Analyze the piping system shown on the following page subjected to a
series of shock spectra.
This problem is one of the NRC benchmark problems run to verify the dynamic capabili-
ties of CAESAR II. The detailed input will not be shown or discussed in this example.
Users will find the necessary input files on the examples diskette. For those users inter-
ested, this problem was taken from: NUREG/CR -1677, BNL-NUREG-51267, VOL II,
August 1985.
NRC Example NUREG9

This problem is a three-branch system, composed of 20 pipe elements and 14 support ele-
ments. The support elements are divided into four groups corresponding to four distinct
input excitation spectra sets. This problem demonstrates the independent support motion
feature of CAESAR II.
In modeling this problem, the 14 support elements were input as restraints with stiffnesses.
All bend elements include a node at the “near” point to insure mass and stiffness computa-
tions consistent with the NRC example. Users should note that in addition to the pipe den-
sity, there is a single lumped mass applied at node 18.
For this example, the contributions from the pseudo-static anchor point displacements are
not included. The three solutions presented represent the following:
• envelope spectrum; spatial then modal combinations
• ISM (independent support motion); directional, spatial, then modal combinations
using SRSS
• ISM; directional, spatial, then modal combinations using ABS
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CAESAR II - Applications Guide Example 6: Dynamic Analysis (NUREG9)
Examples 7-59
NRC BENCHMARK SERIES
NRC BULLETIN NUREG-51267 VOL.II 1980.
NRC PROBLEM 2A CAESAR II JOB NUREG9
NATURAL FREQUENCY REPORT (Hz)
MODE NRC CAESAR II
1 9.360 9.362
2 12.71 12.708
3 15.38 15.379
4 17.80 17.800
5 21.60 21.606
6 25.10 25.102
7 32.03 32.039
8 38.07 38.075
9 40.29 40.299
10 48.90 48.905
11 57.51 57.524
12 61.50 61.510
13 62.54 62.550
14 69.35 69.359
15 77.44 77.456
16 78.88 78.893
17 101.7 101.731
18 103.6 103.598
19 108.0 107.983
20 115.1 115.116
21 135.2 135.265
22 155.2 155.244
23 160.6 160.626
24 203.8 203.820
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25 209.9 209.957
TRANSLATIONS (in)
DX DY DZ
NODE NRC CAESAR II NRC CAESAR II NRC CAESAR II
2 .0105 .0105 .0 .0 .0250 .0250

4 .0431 .0431 .0049 .0049 .0907 .0907
6 .0475 .0475 .0253 .0252 .0327 .0327
8 .0280 .0280 .0379 .0379 .0491 .0491
10 .0108 .0107 .0249 .0249 .0631 .0631
12 .0285 .0285 .0186 .0186 .0633 .0633
14 .0849 .0849 .0085 .0085 .0635 .0635
16 .0476 .0476 .0001 .0001 .0402 .0401
18 .0286 .0286 .0318 .0138 .0421 .0421
20 .0131 .0131 .0095 .0095 .0001 .0001
ROTATIONS (deg)
RX RY RZ
2 .0457 .0457 .0260 .0260 .0190 .0190

4 .0515 .0515 .0688 .0688 .0269 .0268
6 .0389 .0389 .1012 .1012 .0268 .0267
8 .0309 .0309 .0950 .0949 .0217 .0217
10 .0201 .0201 .0289 .0289 .0203 .0203
12 .0105 .0105 .0328 .0328 .0224 .0224
14 .0102 .0102 .0514 .0511 .0299 .0299
16 .0359 .0359 .0496 .0496 .0476 .0476
18 .0105 .0105 .0343 .0343 .0128 .0127
20 .0215 .0214 .0273 .0273 .0090 .0090
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SUPPORT FORCES (lb)
FX FY FZ
1 90 90 65 64 177 177
7 0 0 0 0 708 707
9 446 445 0 0 0 0
11 0 0 206 206 0 0
13 0 0 164 164 0 0
15 188 187 188 187 263 262
17 58 58 198 197 103 103
21 378 377 192 191 245 245
TRANSLATIONS (in)
DX DY DZ
NODE NRC CAESAR II NRC CAESAR II NRC CAE-
SAR II
2 .0064 .0064 .0002 .0 .0158 .0158

4 .0267 .0267 .0031 .0031 .0574 .0574
6 .0295 .0295 .0162 .0162 .0207 .0207
8 .0170 .0170 .0242 .0242 .0311 .0311
10 .0029 .0029 .0152 .0152 .0399 .0399
12 .0103 .0103 .0110 .0110 .0400 .0400
14 .0530 .0530 .0053 .0053 .0401 .0401
16 .0301 .0301 .0001 .0001 .0255 .0255
18 .0103 .0103 .0187 .0187 .0267 .0267
20 .0033 .0033 .0057 .0057 .0 .0
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NRC BULLETIN NUREG-51267 VOL.II 1980
NRC PROBLEM 2B CAESAR II JOB NUREG9
ROTATIONS (deg)
RX RY RZ
2 .0289 .0289 .0165 .0165 .0116 .0116

4 .0326 .0326 .0435 .0435 .0172 .0171
6 .0247 .0247 .0641 .0640 .0171 .0171
8 .0199 .0199 .0599 .0598 .0132 .0132
10 .0134 .0134 .0075 .0075 .0120 .0120
12 .0071 .0071 .0204 .0204 .0134 .0134
14 .0062 .0062 .0307 .0307 .0184 .0184
16 .0228 .0228 .0276 .0276 .0301 .0301
18 .0070 .0070 .0208 .0208 .0079 .0079
20 .0128 .0128 .0074 .0074 .0053 .0053
SUPPORT FORCES (lb)
FX FY FZ
1 53 53 46 46 113 112
7 0 0 0 0 441 440
9 257 256 0 0 0 0
11 0 0 123 123 0 0
13 0 0 98 98 0 0
15 111 111 111 111 156 155
17 32 32 124 123 66 66
21 103 103 114 113 116 115
Examples 7-63
NRC BENCHMARK SERIES
NRC PROBLEM 2C CAESAR II JOB NUREG9
TRANSLATIONS (in)
DX DY DZ
2 .0090 .0090 .0 .0 .0220 .0220
4 .0373 . 0372 .0044 .0044 .0800 .0800
6 .0411 . 0411 .0235 .0235 .0289 .0288
8 .0237 . 0237 .0355 .0355 .0434 .0434
10 .0043 . 0043 .0227 .0227 .0556 .0556
12 .0148 . 0148 .0164 .0164 .0558 .0558
14 .0741 . 0740 .0074 .0074 .0560 .0560
16 .0420 . 0420 .0001 .0001 .0355 .0355
18 .0148 . 0148 .0281 .0372 .0372 .0372
20 .0049 . 0049 .0085 .0085 .0001 .0001
ROTATIONS (deg)
RX RY RZ
2 .0402 .0402 .0229 .0229 .0163 .0163
4 .0456 .0455 .0606 .0605 .0244 .0244
6 .0347 .0346 .0894 .0893 .0252 .0252
8 .0282 .0282 .0835 .0835 .0196 .0196
10 .0197 .0197 .0112 .0112 .0179 .0179
12 .0104 .0104 .0285 .0285 .0199 .0199
14 .0092 .0092 .0429 .0429 .0260 .0260
16 .0318 .0317 .0387 .0387 .0421 .0420
18 .0104 .0104 .0291 .0291 .0116 .0116
20 .0191 .0191 .0110 .0110 .0079 .0079
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NRC PROBLEM 2C CAESAR II JOB NUREG9
SUPPORT FORCES (lb)
FX FY FZ
1 76 76 70 69 156 155
7 0 0 0 0 607 607
9 350 350 0 0 0 0
11 0 0 184 184 0 0
13 0 0 146 146 0 0
15 151 151 151 151 212 211
17 45 45 169 168 91 90
21 152 151 170 169 158 157
Examples 7-65
Example 7: Omega Loop Modeling (OMEGA) CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Example 7: Omega Loop Modeling (OMEGA)

PROBLEM: The “Omega” expansion loop consists of a series of back to back 135
degree bends. Generate a piping model of an Omega loop according to the
following sketches.
DESIGN PARAMETERS:
Pipe: 3-in., standard wall
Bend Radius: 24 in.
Material: low carbon steel
Temperature: 200°F, 300°F, 400°F
The objective of this example is to illustrate the techniques necessary to code a series of
back to back bends. For this example, we will use an Omega loop as shown below.
The given dimensions are the 6-ft 10-in. height, the 2-ft bend radius, and the bend angles
of 135 degrees and 270 degrees. From this information the other dimensions shown in the
figure can be derived.
Figure 1
In coding a series of back to back bends it is important to remember that the delta dimen-
sions should be measured from tangent intersection point (TIP) to tangent intersection
point. (See Chapter 2 of the Applications Guide for additional information on the proper
coding of bends.)
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CAESAR II - Applications Guide Example 7: Omega Loop Modeling (OMEGA)
Figure 2 shows the node points which will be coded on the spreadsheets to model the
Omega loop. (The model will be anchored at nodes 1 and 35.) The first bend (lower left
bend) will span between nodes 5 and 10. Note that the TIP 10, is far to the right of the
bend. For analysis and output, the actual location of node 10 is at the far weld line, as
shown in Figure 3.
Figure 2
The second bend (upper left bend) will span between nodes 10 and 15. Recall that we code
TIP to TIP. Therefore the delta coordinates entered on the spreadsheet are the X and Y dis-
tances between nodes 10 and 15 on Figure 2. The actual location of node 15 is at the far
weld line, shown in Figure 3. Node 15 is the TIP for this bend, and lies to the left of the
pipe.
The third bend (upper right bend) spans between nodes 15 and 20, where node 20 is TIP.
In coding from TIP to TIP, only a delta X is required. Figure 3 shows the actual location of
node 20 on the pipe.
The fourth and final bend (lower right bend) spans between nodes 20 and 25. In this case,
a delta X and a delta Y are required. The actual location of node 25 is shown on Figure 3.
The element from 25 to 30 is a straight element necessary to finish off the bend. (Recall a
Examples 7-67
bend in CAESAR II requires an element beyond the far weld line to determine its orienta-
tion.)
Figure 3
Below is an input listing for the model. The delta dimensions shown were obtained from
Figure 1. Note that 3 additional, equally spaced points are located on each bend.
Note This example requires a change in Configuration/Setup to allow the error

checker to accept large angle (> 95 deg.) bends.
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Examples 7-69
The following figures depict line and volume input plots from the CAESAR II preproces-
sor. It should now be obvious why volume plot should always be reviewed. This will
insure the model is as the analyst thinks it is.
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Examples 7-71
Example 8: Jacketed Piping (JACKET) CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Example 8: Jacketed Piping (JACKET)

This example is intended to serve as a guide for modeling techniques used in the analysis
of jacketed piping systems. Where applicable, various alternatives are discussed that may
be benefit specific systems or problems.
The piping system to be analyzed is shown in the following figure. The piping system con-
sists of an 8-in., schedule-40 crude oil line and a 12-in., schedule-40 steam jacket. The
section of piping from the pump to the valve is completely jacketed, while the section
from the valve to the vessel has only the straight sections jacketed. (This variation in the
jacket is used to illustrate the two common types of jacketed systems.) The core pipe is
supported in the jacket through the use of spiders. These spiders provide translational
restraints in two directions, normal to the axis of the pipe. For this system, the spiders are
located at each elbow weld line, and in the straight runs such that the spider spacing does
not exceed 6 ft. For this system, both the jacket and the core are low carbon steel.
Note In some systems, the jacket and the core consist of different materials. This condi-
tion must be modeled very carefully, since the thermal growth in the core will be
different from the thermal growth of the jacket. Improper axial restraints in such a
system can cause extremely large loads in the pipe.
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CAESAR II - Applications Guide Example 8: Jacketed Piping (JACKET)
Step 1 - Modeling Plan

The first step in modeling any system is to consider the most efficient way to create the
input, and more importantly, how to best review the results. By deciding how to best
review the results, the input node numbering scheme can be setup. From the node number-
ing scheme, one can decide how to generate the model to take advantage of the various
rotate, duplicate, and include options.
For this example system, the core piping will be modeled using node numbers from 1000
to 1999, and the jacket will be modeled using node numbers starting at 2000. Additionally,
similar locations on the two systems will have the same base node number, i.e. 1110 and
2110 describe the same point on both the core and the jacket. Setting up the node numbers
in this manner enables one of the systems to be generated from the other, using either the
duplicate or the include options of the input preprocessor. The systems can also be
viewed individually in the plot by using the Range command and breaking the model at
1999. The other advantage to this scheme is that when reviewing output we can
tell immediately from the node number whether the point in question belongs to the core
or the jacket.
Although not necessary for a small system such as this, additional node number ranges can
be employed to differentiate parts of the model. To illustrate this concept, the following
additional constraints will be placed on the node numbers. The ground level piping will
have nodes in the 100-400 series, while the second level piping will have nodes in the 500-
900 series. For example, node 1110 will be a core node at ground level, and node 2550
will be a jacket node on the second level. To indicate locations where external supports are
applied to the system, node numbers will end in 5, all other points will be multiples of 10.
Similar node numbering schemes can be used to differentiate branches from headers, pipe
from structural steel, and various line sizes. A little thought and planning at the start of a
model can ease both input verification and output review. For example, consider review-
ing the input for this system and finding a spring hanger at node 1530. This should quickly
be recognized as an error since the 1000 series nodes make up the core piping, and can’t
utilize spring hangers. Additionally, a support node should end with a 5.
Step 2 - Layout of Nodes

The system as defined in the preceding figure consists of nine segments of piping. Each
segment is shown in the following figure with the node numbers assigned to the various
points for the core piping. Each segment is discussed in the following paragraphs.
Please note, the term segments is used solely to assist in discussing this example.
CAESAR II does not require the segregation of a piping system into segments. There are
no such input requirements or restrictions in CAESAR II.
Examples 7-73
Core Pipe Layout
Segment A
This segment runs from the pump to the first elbow. Since this section is at ground level
the 100 series nodes will be used. Since the pump acts as an anchor, the start node of this
segment will end in 5, thus the pump is assigned node 1105. The length of the segment
requires an intermediate node point for a spider, thus node 1110 is assigned 5 ft from the
pump. Nodes 1120 and 1115 are assigned to the elbow. Note that the +Y support is not at
node 1115, since 1115 is part of the core piping. The +Y will be applied at node 2115 (the
jacket), and therefore we assign the “5” to this node point.
Segment B
This segment is the six foot vertical section, beginning with the elbow at 1120. This sec-
tion can be simply modeled by coding to the top elbow and assigning nodes 1500 and
1510. Note that we are using the 500 series nodes here, because we are now modeling the
2nd level piping.
Segment C
The first horizontal run in the 2nd level requires a node at mid-span to accommodate a
spring hanger (on the jacket). This mid-span node will divide the segment into two
9 ft lengths, which exceed the maximum spider spacing of 6 ft. Therefore, the eighteen
foot span will be divided into four elements, each 4 ft 6 in. The nodes assigned are 1520,
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1525 (for the hanger location), and 1530. The segment is finished off with the elbow mod-
eled by nodes 1540 and 1550.
Segment D
This horizontal segment in the 2nd level is modeled using nodes 1560, 1570, and nodes
1575 and 1580 at the elbow. The nodes 1560 and 1570 are for spiders while 1575 is a
hanger location.
Segment E
This horizontal segment contains the valve. Nodes for this segment are: 1590, 1600, 1610,
and 1615. Note that node 1615 terminates the elbow and is also a hanger location. The ele-
ment from 1590 to 1600 should be declared rigid with a weight of 452 lb. Note also that
starting with the elbow 1610-1615, all of the elbows will be modeled as individual ele-
ments. This will ease the coding of the jacket later on. The elbows in this part of the model
will consist of two straight pieces of pipe, equal in length to the radius of the elbow.
Segment F
The third horizontal leg of the expansion loop, modeled using nodes 1620, 1630, 1640,
and 1650.
Segment G
The last horizontal run of the 2nd level is modeled using nodes 1655, 1660, and 1670.
Note that 1655 is a hanger location.
Segment H
The second vertical section of piping returns the system to ground level. The only addi-
tional nodes required for this section are for the elbow, at 1130 and 1135. The node 1135 is
a +Y location on the jacket.
Segment I
This is the last segment that terminates at the vessel nozzle. The nodes used to model this
segment are: 1140, 1150, and 1155.
Step 3 - Input of Core Piping

During the input of the above sections, frequent use of the CAESAR II plot facility
should be made. This will insure that the system is being modeled correctly and that any
input errors are detected as soon as possible. The following figure shows a volume plot of
the completed core piping, with node numbers and anchors.
Examples 7-75
Completed Core Piping

At this phase of the input, it would be prudent to save the input file and invoke the
CAESAR II error checker. Running the error checker at this time is a wise idea, because
we intend to use the core piping model to generate the jacket piping model. Any errors that
exist in the core will be duplicated in the jacket, thus doubling our correction efforts.
The additional data required to finish the model (allowable stresses, temperatures, pres-
sures, etc.) are contained in the CAESAR II input file which accompanies the software.
This data is found in the file Jacket._a in the Examples subdirectory of the Caesar II instal-
lation directory.
Step 4 - Input of Jacket, 1st Half

At this point there are several ways to obtain the jacket model. The first and obvious
method is to continue with the spreadsheet input and simply build the jacket. The second
method is to duplicate the core pipe input file, and then use the “include” feature to com-
bine the two models. The third method is to use the “List” processor and duplicate the nec-
essary elements from within the preprocessor. The later method is the one we will use for
this example.
The modeling of the jacket will begin by invoking the List processor from the
CAESAR II spreadsheet by choosing the Edit-List menu option. The various list options
are available by choosing the appropriate tab at the bottom of the window. We want to
choose the Elements tab, which is the default. The resulting list of the elements contains
their associated delta coordinates. This screen is shown as follows:
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Core Pipe Input Listing

For the first half of the jacket, we will duplicate the core piping. The duplicated region will
start at the pump and terminate at the valve. The duplication can be accomplished by per-
forming the following steps:
1. Click the mouse cursor to the row number for the element from 1105 to 1110.
2. Click the mouse cursor, while holding the shift-key down, to the row number for the
element from 1580 to 1590, which is the element just before the valve. All rows
between our two selections should now be highlighted.
3. Next, select Block - Duplicate to generate the duplicate dialog box. Click on the radio
button for identical. Choose the radio button to place the duplicate block at end of
input. Specify 1000 for the node increment.
4. After clicking OK to dismiss this Window and again to dismiss the Duplication Status
Window, CAESAR II will duplicate the block and increment all of the node numbers
by 1000. This will result in a section of pipe identical to the pipe from 1105 to 1590
with node numbers from 2105 to 2590.
Examples 7-77
Three changes must be made to the new section of pipe to obtain the jacket piping. First
the diameter and wall thickness must be changed to 12 in., schedule 40. This is easily
accomplished in the List Editor by finding the element from 2105 to 2110, and simply typ-
ing over the current values. The following values should also be specified here: jacket
temperature, jacket pressure, jacket insulation, and jacket fluid weight. The final modifica-
tion requires changing all of the jacket bend radii from long to short. The best way to
accomplish this change is to enter the Bend list by clicking on the Bend tab on the bottom
of the list window. Then, starting at the bend at node 2120, change the radius from Long to
12.0 in. This change must be made to all of the following bends.
Once the above changes have been made, the 1st half of the jacket is finished. A volume
plot of the system will now show the core piping overlaid by the jacket piping.
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Note Even though the two models are correctly positioned with respect to each other,
they are not connected. All we have done so far is duplicate several pipes. The fact
that the graphics shows them positioned properly is merely coincidence. As far as
CAESAR II is concerned, we have two discontiguous systems in the same input
file. The graphics module plots discontiguous systems such that they all start from
the same point, which is why the jacket and core line up properly in this case.
The next step is to correctly connect the jacket to the core, and apply any external
restraints. The connection between the jacket and the core piping will model the spiders
that align the two in the real system. These connections can be modeled in CAESAR II by
using restraints with connecting nodes (CNodes).
Note A CNode associates degrees of freedom. Simply stated, if a CNode connects two
nodes in the Y-direction, they will experience identical displacements in the Y-
direction. Use CNodes to restrain two nodes to each other without restraining
them to the "outside world."
The modeling of the connection between the jacket and the core will start at the pump. On
the very first spreadsheet of the model, the restraint field should be entered. Then add a
restraint at node 1105 with a CNode at 2105 of type "anchor." This will associate all six
degrees of freedom between nodes 1105 and 2105.
On the same spreadsheet, add two restraints at node 1110. Both of these restraints have a
CNode at 2110, one in the Y-direction, and one in the Z-direction. These two restraints
model the spider between the core and the jacket.
Note The spider was not modeled using gaps. The actual clearance between the spider
and the pipes is very small, and attempting to numerically model this clearance
using restraints with gaps causes the job to be highly non-linear. Models with gaps
at each spider will have convergence problems and in all probability never reach a
solution.
The next spreadsheet from 1110 to 1120 defines the first elbow. A total of four restraints
should be added to this spreadsheet: at 1115, put a CNode of 2115 with Y and Z-direction
restraints, at 1120, put a CNode of 2120 with X and Z-direction restraints. Note that these
restraints are perpendicular to the axis of the pipe. Also recall that at 2115 we have an
external restraint, a +Y. This support should be added to the system on the spreadsheet
containing the node 2115.
In similar fashion, the remaining spiders should be added to the model (see the example
job “JACKET” found in the Examples directory to review these restraints). When node
1590 is reached, the CNode at 2590 is connected with an Anchor. The spring hangers at
nodes 2525 and 2575 should also be added.
Aside from the two anchors at the pump and the valve, all of the spider connections
between the jacket and the core are modeled using two perpendicular restraints, with con-
necting nodes. How are the other four degrees of freedom restrained? What keeps this
model from undergoing rigid body motion? These questions can be resolved by consider-
ing two points. First, the jacket is continuous over the core from the pump to the valve. At
both of these points we have connected all six degrees of freedom. Second, the transla-
Examples 7-79
tional restraints obviously prevent motion in the three translational directions. Addition-
ally, these restraints also prevent rotation, because the jacket is continuous.
Note Whenever a model is constructed, you must insure that the model, or parts of the
model, cannot undergo rigid body motion. Such a model produces a singular stiff-
ness matrix, and the solution can not be attained. An example of such a poor
model is a cantilever beam with a hinge at mid span.
At this point in the input session, the user should invoke the error checker (click on the
single running man button). The input will be saved and any errors reported should be cor-
rected at this time.
Step 5 - Input of Jacket, 2nd Half

The input of the 2nd half of the jacket is more complex than the 1st half, since the jacket
only covers the straight runs of piping. For this reason, the jacket elements will be coded
manually, as opposed to any form of duplication. Duplicating portions of the model would
work, however the extra time involved in deleting the jacket from the elbows is greater
than the time required to input only the straight sections. By modeling the jacket directly,
the restraints for the spiders can be input as we encounter them.
To start the input session, enter Piping-Input and press [Control-End] to go to the last
spreadsheet in the model. At this point, press the continue button and change the node
numbers to 2600 and 2610, with a DX of 5 ft. Where is the element from 2600 to 2610?
Return to the spreadsheet and temporarily change the diameter of 2600-2610 to 24 in., and
try the volume plot. The element 2600-2610 has been positioned at the plot origin, because
at this time the element is not connected to anything. Return to the spreadsheet and correct
the diameter, back to 12-in. nominal.
To properly connect the jacket to the core, restraints must be added at 2600 and at 2610. At
2610 a CNode of 1610 will be added with restraints in the Y and Z-directions. At 2600, we
need a CNode of 1600. Avoid the temptation to associate these two nodes (2600 and 1600)
in the Y and Z-directions as this is incorrect and will produce an unstable model. The rea-
son for this is because doing so would allow the jacket to move freely in the X-direction
and to spin about the X-axis, hence we have a mechanism. Note that we did not have this
problem in the first half of the model since the jacket was continuous over the elbows and
the model was three dimensional in nature. We must ensure that in this half of the model
the appropriate axial and torsional restraints are applied to the jacket. At node 2600, we
will model an Anchor to 1600. (This is simpler than modeling separate X, Y, Z, and RX
restraints.) This causes the 8-in.line to be physically connected to the 12-in.line in all 6
degrees of freedom.
The next jacket element covers the core from 1616, the end of the elbow, to 1640. The
node 2615 is anchored to 1616 via a CNode.
The next two elements 2620-2630 and 2630-2640 are standard pipe element with a DZ of
-4.333 ft. Each To- node is connected to the corresponding core node with a CNode asso-
ciating the X and Y-directions.
The remaining three sections of jacket are modeled in exactly the same manner. The final
step in the modeling is to add the spring hangers at nodes 2615 and 2655, and the +Y
restraint at 2135. The completed model is shown below in the following figure.
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Completed Jacketed Piping System

The completed input file can be found as part of the “examples” set, under the job name
JACKET. Once the input task has been completed, the job must be error checked and then
analyzed for the specified loading conditions. The resulting output should be checked to
ensure that the system was modeled correctly. These checks should include the following:
• Verification of the weight of the core system, the jacket system, and the combined sys-
tem. The “Sustained-Restraint” report can be used for this check. Be sure that the
jacket pipe fluid density accounts for the volume lost due to the core. CAESAR II
does not do this automatically, the user must reduce the density of the jacket fluid
accordingly.
• Verify that the piping system does not develop large axial loads in either the core, the
jacket, or equipment anchors. This can be caused by improperly over restraining the
pipe in the axial direction, or the effects of thermal growth on dissimilar metals.
• Check the displacements at the elbows in the operating case and make sure that the
core pipe does not tend to move through the jacket. It is important to note that
CAESAR II does not perform interference checking.
• Check the displacements at the spiders, where the jacket and the core are connected.
In the direction of the spiders the displacements should be the same for both the jacket
and the core.
• If wind or wave loads are specified, they should be disabled on the core piping.
• The core pipe should probably have its insulation thickness set to zero.
Examples 7-81
Example 9: WRC 107 CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Example 9: WRC 107

The example problem which follows goes through a comprehensive local stress analysis
of a vessel/nozzle using WRC 107 and ASME Section VIII, Division 2 criteria.
In order to determine whether the WRC 107 Bulletin is appropriate for the computation of
the local stress state in the vessel due to external loading, geometry guidelines should first
be reviewed:
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CAESAR II - Applications Guide Example 9: WRC 107
D = 120.0 in., T = 0.625 in., d = 12.75 in., t = 0.375 in.

d / D = 0.10625 < 0.33
Dm/ T = (D-T) /T = 191 > 50
In the present case, both conditions are satisfied. The actual preparation of the WRC 107
calculation input can now begin. One of the most important steps in the WRC 107 proce-
dure is to identify the correlation between the CAESAR II global coordinates and the
WRC 107 local axes. The CAESAR II program performs this conversion automatically.
The user will, however, have to identify the vectors defining the vessel as well as the noz-
zle centerline. The following figure is provided to illustrate the definition of the direction
vectors of the vessel and the nozzle.
Converting Forces/Moments in CAESAR II Global Coordinates to WRC 107

Local Axes
Notice that in order to define a vessel direction vector, the user first needs to designate the
output data points (A-D) as defined by the WRC 107 Bulletin. Note that the line between
data points B and A defines the vessel centerline (except for nozzles on heads, where the
vessel centerline will have to be defined along a direction which is perpendicular to that of
the nozzle). Since, in the vessel/nozzle configuration shown, point A is assigned to the
bottom of the nozzle, the vessel direction vector can be written as (0.0, -1.0, 0.0), while the
nozzle direction vector is (1.0, 0.0, 0.0).
Note The nozzle direction vector is always defined as the vector pointing from the ves-
sel nozzle connection to the centerline of vessel.
In the figure, the user may also notice that there are two nodes occupying the same space
at the nozzle/vessel surface junction: nodes 55 and 56. An anchor at 55 with a connecting
Examples 7-83
node at 56 could be used to model the local vessel flexibility as “rigid.” (For those who are
not familiar with this modeling approach, refer to Chapter 3 of the Technical Reference
Manual for more details). The anchor could then be replaced with a WRC 297 local ves-
sel flexibility model, and the job rerun to get a good idea of the range of loads and dis-
placements that exist in the system around the vessel nozzle. In either case, the restraint
loads (forces and moments) can be obtained from the CAESAR II restraint report. These
loads reflect the action of the piping on the vessel. The restraint report of the rigid anchor
model are shown as follows.
The total sustained axial load on the nozzle may not be reflected in the restraint report. A
pressure thrust load will contribute an additional axial load to the nozzle. The pressure
7-84 Examples
thrust force always tends to push the nozzle away from the vessel. For example, with a
pressure of 275 psi over the inside area of the 12-in. pipe, the total P load becomes:
P = -26 - P(A)
= -26 - 275p (122) / 4
= -31,128
The P load may be adjusted automatically for the input by CAESAR II’s WRC 107 mod-
ule, if the user so requests.
The WRC 107 module is started by selecting Analysis-WRC-107/297 from the
CAESAR II Main Menu. The program first prompts the user for the analysis type then
for the entries of geometric data describing both the vessel and nozzle, followed by a
spreadsheet for loadings. The values of the geometric entries in this example are shown in
the following printouts from the program.
Examples 7-85
The user may enter up to three sets of loadings representing Sustained (SUS), Expansion
(EXP), and Occasional (OCC) load cases. The program automatically performs the stress
calculation of each of the load cases consecutively and then performs the WRC 107 stress
summation routine to compare the computed stress intensities against the stress allowables
as required in Appendix 4 of ASME Section VIII, Division 2. In the present case, we only
have to be concerned about the sustained and thermal expansion cases. The loads are
shown in the following screen. The user can elect to leave any input cells blank if they are
found not applicable. If a static analysis has been performed on the system to be analyzed
with WRC-107 then the CAESAR II can import the loads directly from the output file.
This is accomplished using the Get From Output button on the bottom of the dialog for
each load case. CAESAR II will then read in the loads for the nozzle node number that
was specified under the nozzle data tab.
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To run the analysis the user selects Analyze/WRC-107/297 from the menu or clicks the
Local Stress Analysis button. An Output screen will be generated. The output may also be
generated to MS Word by clicking the "W" button on the toolbar. After the input echo, the
parameters extracted from the WRC 107 figures are printed to this report. This step is sim-
ilar to collecting the data by hand. These non-dimensional values are combined with the
nozzle loads to calculate the two normal and one shear stress. The stresses will be reported
on the outer and inner vessel surfaces of the four points A, B, C & D located around the
nozzle. The program provides the normal and shear stresses and translates them into stress
intensities which can be used for comparisons against material allowables.
The output of the stress computations are shown on the following pages. As the output
shows, the largest expansion stress intensity (117485 psi) occurs at the outer surface of
point B (Bu).
Examples 7-87
CAESAR II Ver.4.50 Thu Jul 24 16:54:24 2003

Licensed To: COADE, INC. ID: 10001
Job: C:\work_450\wrc107\AG-EX9.W07
CAESAR II ANALYSIS REPORT: WRC 107

INPUT ECHO
----------
Description:
This is input title page for CAESAR II
Application Guide, Example No.9
Vessel Type: Cylindrical

Vessel Node Number: 60
Vessel Diameter: OD 120.000 in.
Vessel Wall Thickness: 0.625 in.
Vessel Corrosion Allowance: 0.000 in.
Vessel Material Name: SA-516 70

Vessel Working Temperature: 500.000 F
Vessel Cold Allowable Stress: Smc 20000.000 lb./sq.in.
Vessel Hot Allowable Stress: Smh 20000.000 lb./sq.in.
Attachment Type: Round Hollow

Attachment Node Number: 55
Nozzle Diameter: OD 12.750 in.
Attachment Wall Thickness: 0.375 in.
Attachment Corrosion Allowance: 0.000 in.
Vessel Centerline Direction Cosine VX 0.000

Vessel Centerline Direction Cosine VY -1.000
Vessel Centerline Direction Cosine VZ 0.000
Nozzle Centerline Direction Cosine NX 1.000
Nozzle Centerline Direction Cosine NY 0.000
Nozzle Centerline Direction Cosine NZ 0.000
Z-axis UP? No
Global Force (SUS): FX -26.000 lb.

Global Force (SUS): FY -1389.000 lb.
Global Force (SUS): FZ 32.000 lb.
Global Moment (SUS): MX -65.000 ft.lb.
Global Moment (SUS): MY 127.000 ft.lb.
Global Moment (SUS): MZ 4235.000 ft.lb.
Internal Pressure (SUS): P 275.000 lb./sq.in.
Include Pressure Thrust: Yes
Global Force (EXP): FX 8573.000 lb.

Global Force (EXP): FY 23715.000 lb.
Global Force (EXP): FZ -5866.000 lb.
Global Moment (EXP): MX 31659.000 ft.lb.
Global Moment (EXP): MY -5414.000 ft.lb.
Global Moment (EXP): MZ -52583.000 ft.lb.
WRC107 Version/Year March 1979 Use B1&B2

Use Interactive Control No
Include Pressure Stress Indices per Div.2 No
Calculate Hoop Stress based on (from config): ID Diameter

Calculate Longitudinal Stress based on (from config): Lame Equation
*********************************************************************
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WRC 107 Stress Calculation for SUStained loads:

Radial Load P -31127.77 lb
Circumferential Shear VC 32.00 lb
Longitudinal Shear VL 1389.00 lb
Circumferential Moment MC 127.00 ft.lb
Longitudinal Moment ML 4235.00 ft.lb
Torsional Moment MT 65.00 ft.lb
Dimensionless Parameters used : Gamma = 95.50

Dimensionless Loads for Cylindrical Shells
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Curves read for 1979 B1/B2 Beta Figure Value Location
-------------------------------------------------------------------
N(PHI) / ( P/Rm ) 0.093 4C 14.994 (A,B)
N(PHI) / ( P/Rm ) 0.093 3C 12.082 (C,D)
M(PHI) / ( P ) 0.093 2C1 0.059 (A,B)
M(PHI) / ( P ) 0.093 1C 0.094 (C,D)
N(PHI) / ( MC/(Rm**2 * Beta) ) 0.093 3A 3.449 (A,B,C,D)
M(PHI) / ( MC/(Rm * Beta) ) 0.093 1A 0.085 (A,B,C,D)
N(PHI) / ( ML/(Rm**2 * Beta) ) 0.093 3B 10.793 (A,B,C,D)
M(PHI) / ( ML/(Rm * Beta) ) 0.093 1B1 0.035 (A,B,C,D)
N(x) / ( P/Rm ) 0.093 3C 12.082 (A,B)

N(x) / ( P/Rm ) 0.093 4C 14.994 (C,D)
M(x) /(P) 0.093 1C1 0.097 (A,B)
M(x) /(P) 0.093 2C 0.060 (C,D)
N(x) / ( MC/(Rm**2 * Beta) ) 0.093 4A 5.631 (A,B,C,D)
M(x) / ( MC/(Rm * Beta) ) 0.093 2A 0.045 (A,B,C,D)
N(x) / ( ML/(Rm**2 * Beta) ) 0.093 4B 3.511 (A,B,C,D)
M(x) / ( ML/(Rm * Beta) ) 0.093 2B1 0.052 (A,B,C,D)
Stress Concentration Factors Kn = 1.00, Kb = 1.00
Stresses in the Vessel at the Attachment Junction

------------------------------------------------------------------------
| Stress Values at
Type of | (lb./sq.in )
---------------|--------------------------------------------------------
Stress Load| Au Al Bu Bl Cu Cl Du Dl
---------------|--------------------------------------------------------
Circ. Memb. P | 12510 12510 12510 12510 10081 10081 10081 10081
Circ. Bend. P | 28242 -28242 28242 -28242 44865 -44865 44865 -44865
Circ. Memb. MC | 0 0 0 0 -25 -25 25 25
Circ. Bend. MC | 0 0 0 0 -358 358 358 -358
Circ. Memb. ML | -2635 -2635 2635 2635 0 0 0 0
Circ. Bend. ML | -4964 4964 4964 -4964 0 0 0 0|
Tot. Circ. Str.| 33153 -13403 48353 -18060 54563 -34450 55330 -35116
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Long. Memb. P | 10081 10081 10081 10081 12510 12510 12510 12510
Long. Bend. P | 46473 -46473 46473 -46473 28748 -28748 28748 -28748
Long. Memb. MC | 0 0 0 0 -41 -41 41 41
Long. Bend. MC | 0 0 0 0 -190 190 190 -190
Long. Memb. ML | -857 -857 857 857 0 0 0 0
Long. Bend. ML | -7325 7325 7325 -7325 0 0 0 0
|
Tot. Long. Str.| 48372 -29923 64738 -42859 41027 -16088 41491 -16386
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shear VC | 2 2 -2 -2 0 0 0 0
Shear VL | 0 0 0 0 -110 -110 110 110
Shear MT | 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
|
Tot. Shear| 7 7 2 2 -106 -106 115 115
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Str. Int. | 48372 29923 64738 42859 54564 34451 55331 35117
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Examples 7-89
WRC 107 Stress Calculation for EXPansion loads:

Radial Load P 8573.00 lb
Circumferential Shear VC -5866.00 lb
Longitudinal Shear VL -23715.00 lb
Circumferential Moment MC -5414.00 ft.lb
Longitudinal Moment ML -52583.00 ft.lb
Torsional Moment MT -31659.00 ft.lb
Dimensionless Parameters used : Gamma = 95.50

Dimensionless Loads for Cylindrical Shells
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Curves read for 1979 B1/B2 Beta Figure Value Location
-------------------------------------------------------------------
N(PHI) / ( P/Rm ) 0.093 4C 14.994 (A,B)
N(PHI) / ( P/Rm ) 0.093 3C 12.082 (C,D)
M(PHI) / ( P ) 0.093 2C1 0.059 (A,B)
M(PHI) / ( P ) 0.093 1C 0.094 (C,D)
N(PHI) / ( MC/(Rm**2 * Beta) ) 0.093 3A 3.449 (A,B,C,D)
M(PHI) / ( MC/(Rm * Beta) ) 0.093 1A 0.085 (A,B,C,D)
N(PHI) / ( ML/(Rm**2 * Beta) ) 0.093 3B 10.793 (A,B,C,D)
M(PHI) / ( ML/(Rm * Beta) ) 0.093 1B1 0.035 (A,B,C,D)
N(x) / ( P/Rm ) 0.093 3C 12.082 (A,B)

N(x) / ( P/Rm ) 0.093 4C 14.994 (C,D)
M(x) /(P) 0.093 1C1 0.097 (A,B)
M(x) /(P) 0.093 2C 0.060 (C,D)
N(x) / ( MC/(Rm**2 * Beta) ) 0.093 4A 5.631 (A,B,C,D)
M(x) / ( MC/(Rm * Beta) ) 0.093 2A 0.045 (A,B,C,D)
N(x) / ( ML/(Rm**2 * Beta) ) 0.093 4B 3.511 (A,B,C,D)
M(x) / ( ML/(Rm * Beta) ) 0.093 2B1 0.052 (A,B,C,D)
Stress Concentration Factors Kn = 1.00, Kb = 1.00
Stresses in the Vessel at the Attachment Junction

------------------------------------------------------------------------
| Stress Values at
Type of | (lb./sq.in )
---------------|--------------------------------------------------------
Stress Load| Au Al Bu Bl Cu Cl Du Dl
---------------|--------------------------------------------------------
Circ. Memb. P | -3445 -3445 -3445 -3445 -2776 -2776 -2776 -2776
Circ. Bend. P | -7778 7778 -7778 7778 -12356 12356 -12356 12356
Circ. Memb. MC | 0 0 0 0 1076 1076 -1076 -1076
Circ. Bend. MC | 0 0 0 0 15282 -15282 -15282 15282
Circ. Memb. ML | 32728 32728 -32728 -32728 0 0 0 0
Circ. Bend. ML | 61638 -61638 -61638 61638 0 0 0 0
|
Tot. Circ. Str.| 83143 -24576-105591 33242 1225 -4625 -31492 23785
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Long. Memb. P | -2776 -2776 -2776 -2776 -3445 -3445 -3445 -3445
Long. Bend. P | -12799 12799 -12799 12799 -7917 7917 -7917 7917
Long. Memb. MC | 0 0 0 0 1758 1758 -1758 -1758
Long. Bend. MC | 0 0 0 0 8120 -8120 -8120 8120
Long. Memb. ML | 10647 10647 -10647 -10647 0 0 0 0
Long. Bend. ML | 90954 -90954 -90954 90954 0 0 0 0
|
Tot. Long. Str.| 86026 -70284-117178 90329 -1484 -1890 -21242 10834
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shear VC | -468 -468 468 468 0 0 0 0
Shear VL | 0 0 0 0 1894 1894 -1894 -1894
Shear MT | -2380 -2380 -2380 -2380 -2380 -2380 -2380 -2380
|
Tot. Shear| -2849 -2849 -1911 -1911 -485 -485 -4275 -4275
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Str. Int. | 87777 70461 117485 90393 2879 4709 33041 25069
------------------------------------------------------------------------
7-90 Examples
WRC 107 Stress Summations:
Vessel Stress Summation at Nozzle Junction

------------------------------------------------------------------------
Type of | Stress Values at
Stress Int. | (lb./sq.in )
---------------|--------------------------------------------------------
Location | Au Al Bu Bl Cu Cl Du Dl
---------------|--------------------------------------------------------
Circ. Pm (SUS) | 26125 26125 26125 26125 26125 26125 26125 26125
Circ. Pl (SUS) | 9875 9875 15146 15146 10056 10056 10106 10106
Circ. Q (SUS) | 23278 -23278 33207 -33207 44506 -44506 45223 -45223
Circ. Q (EXP) | 83143 -24576-105591 33242 1225 -4625 -31492 23785
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Long. Pm (SUS) | 12994 12994 12994 12994 12994 12994 12994 12994
Long. Pl (SUS) | 9224 9224 10939 10939 12469 12469 12552 12552
Long. Q (SUS) | 39148 -39148 53799 -53799 28558 -28558 28939 -28939
Long. Q (EXP) | 86026 -70284-117178 90329 -1484 -1890 -21242 10834
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shear Pm (SUS) | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shear Pl (SUS) | 2 2 -2 -2 -110 -110 110 110
Shear Q (SUS) | 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Shear Q (EXP) | -2849 -2849 -1911 -1911 -485 -485 -4275 -4275
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pm (SUS) | 26125 26125 26125 26125 26125 26125 26125 26125
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pm+Pl (SUS) | 36000 36000 41271 41271 36182 36182 36233 36233
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pm+Pl+Q (Total)| 148682 87321 39862 60652 81926 12994 50941 16668
------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Type of | Max. S.I. S.I. Allowable | Result
Stress Int. | (lb./sq.in ) |
---------------|--------------------------------------------------------
Pm (SUS) | 26125 20000 | Failed
Pm+Pl (SUS) | 41271 30000 | Failed
Pm+Pl+Q (TOTAL)| 148682 60000 | Failed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The failed items display in red.

Since the present nozzle loading will cause stress intensities that are not acceptable to the
ASME Section VIII, Division 2 criteria, it will have to be corrected. One way of dealing
with this type of situation is to adjust the nozzle loading form its source, while the other
option might be to reinforce the nozzle connection on the vessel side either by increasing
the vessel thickness or by adding a reinforcing pad. The same analysis procedure can be
repeated until the final results become acceptable.
Note Once a reinforcing pad is selected, the program will automatically compute the
stress at the edge of the pad as well.
Examples 7-91
Example 10: NEMA SM23 CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Example 10: NEMA SM23

This section illustrates the use of the NEMA SM-23 computations of the CAESAR II
Equipment module. Two examples are presented. The first example can be found in the
NEMA SM-23 Standard, 7th edition as Example 8A, beginning on page 47. The second
example illustrates the use of metric units and the correct implementation of paragraph
8.4.6.2.
Enter a NEMA SM23 problem by choosing the Analysis - NEMA SM23 option from the
CAESAR II Main Menu.
NEMA Example PT69M

This example illustrates the computations for Dc and De, the use of metric units, and the
correct computation of the total moment loads resolved about the discharge nozzle. The
input is shown in the following figures.
7-92 Examples
CAESAR II - Applications Guide Example 10: NEMA SM23
Examples 7-93
The results for this analysis and discussion follow.
7-94 Examples
Examples 7-95
Nozzle Results for PT69M

The first item of interest in this output report is the variation in the units systems used. The
input values are reflected in the User set of units, in this case millimeters, newtons, and
newton-meters. The computed values are reported in inches, pounds, and foot-pounds.
This is necessary due to the equations used to determine code compliance. These equa-
tions combine, directly, forces and moments, and then compare the sum to a dimension. In
essence, pounds plus foot-pounds must be less than inches. The results can be interpreted
correctly only if presented in English units.
For the exhaust nozzle, the input value of 254 millimeters converts to a 10-in. nominal
pipe. Since this is larger than 8 in., De is equal to (16 + 10 ) divided by 3, or 8.667 in. This
yields an allowable of 500 times 8.667 or 4333.
Then, the square root of the sum of the squares of the forces acting on the exhaust nozzle
yields 7922 newtons, which converts to 1781 pounds. Similarly, the square root of the sum
of the squares of the moments acting on the exhaust nozzle yields 3000 newton-meters,
which converts to 2213 foot-pounds. Applying the 3F + M equation yields 7556. Since
7566 is larger than 4333, this nozzle fails the requirements of the SM-23 Standard.
The same computations must also be performed on the inlet nozzle. The output shown
above shows that this nozzle also fails the requirements of the SM-23 Standard. Also
shown for the inlet nozzle are the moments about the discharge nozzle caused by the inlet
nozzle forces. Applying the standard right hand rule sign convention, a positive “Y” force
offset a positive “Z” distance, causes a negative “X” moment. Similarly, a positive “Z”
force offset a positive “Y” distance, causes a positive “X” moment. Therefore, the inlet
nozzle forces cause an “MX” moment about the exhaust nozzle of: -(3296*.6) + (3999*0)
which yields -1978 newton-meters. The “MY” and “MZ” moments caused by the suction
nozzle forces about the exhaust nozzle can be computed in a similar fashion. These
moments are needed to correctly comply with Section 8.4.6.2.
The above report is repeated for each extraction nozzle specified. This particular example
did not contain extraction nozzles, so these reports are not produced. Following the indi-
7-96 Examples
vidual nozzle reports is the summation of forces and moments about the exhaust nozzle.
This report is shown in the figure below.
Nozzle Load Summation Report

This report shows the force summations in the three global directions as well as the result-
ant force, computed by the SRSS method discussed above. These forces are shown in the
user’s set of units on the left, followed by the forces in pounds. The next column shows the
allowable for each force, as a function of Dc, which is defined above.
Following the force summation is the moment summation. This summary reports the total
moment about the three global directions and the resultant moment, computed by the
SRSS method. It is important to note that the total moment is the sum of the individual
moments plus the contribution from the forces multiplied by their distances from the dis-
charge nozzle. Consider for example the MX moment of 721 newton-meters. This value
was obtained from: 1200 + 1499 + -1978.
The final line of this report combines the resultant force and resultant moment and com-
pares the result to its allowable.
Examples 7-97
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System Overview CAESAR II - Applications Guide
System Overview
This tutorial presents the flexibility and stress analysis of a piping system using
CAESAR II. This process includes the creation and entry of the pipe stress model, the
analysis and evaluation of the results, and a re-design of the system. The system chosen
for this purpose, though small, exercises common modeling situations, as illustrated in the
following figure. As noted on the drawing, this system moves crude tower bottoms from
the bottoms pump to a steam stripper unit which is utilized in a refining process. The end
suction, top discharge pump has a 10-in. suction nozzle and an 8-in. discharge nozzle. The
8-in. line runs through a check valve with a 6-in. bypass, up to a spring hanger support and
over a hard support before entering the vertical vessel.
The Tutor Piping System Layout
The boundaries of this system are the pump discharge nozzle and the vessel nozzle. Other
acceptable choices could have been the pump support (or base) point and the vessel foun-
dation. The pump nozzle is a satisfactory boundary because the movement of that point (as
the pump heats up in operation) is rather certain and easily calculated from the thermal
strain between the pump nozzle and the base point. The vessel nozzle is an adequate
boundary because of the known thermal growth of the vessel and the greater stiffness of
the vessel with respect to the 8-in. pipe. An opposite approach may be taken by running
the model all the way to an immovable point - the vessel foundation.
The check valve sits right on top of the welding tee for the 6-in. bypass piping. The 6-in.
line runs through a gate valve before re-entering the 8-in. line through a second welding
8-2 Tutorial A
CAESAR II - Applications Guide System Overview
tee above the check valve. The total weight and length of this valving is unknown at this
time, therefore the valve lengths and weights were pulled in from the CAESAR II
GENERIC data base. Note that the spring hanger above this valving will be quite sensitive
to the weights used here. The difference between the actual installed valve weights and
modeled weights should be used to adjust the spring pre-load. It is best to make sure that
the hot load on the spring is toward the center of the manufacturers recommended spring
working range to allow errors in load estimation. If there is any appreciable change in
these weights perhaps the system should be re-analyzed.
The hanger is included at the top of the vertical run to carry the deadweight and absorb its
thermal growth. The hanger is attached to the elbow and in line with the vertical pipe at
the “near” end of the elbow. (Near is a term associated with the path used to define the
elbow. Here, by coding up the vertical leg and then the horizontal leg, the weld point on
the vertical run of the elbow is the near end and the horizontal run weld point is the far
end.) The other end of the hanger is attached to some available structure above this point.
Because of the vertical thermal growth of the hanger attachment point a simple rod hanger
is not acceptable here. The analysis will be set to force CAESAR II to select a variable or
constant support hanger at this point. The program will probably select a variable, spring
support and for that reason the Grinnell table is specified for its selection.
The horizontal piping rests on an unspecified support at the far end of the next elbow. This
support, modeled as a rigid, nonlinear restraint acting on the pipe centerline, allows the
piping to grow upward but prevents downward motion. In some cases a more accurate
model for supporting structures may be required, in which case the structural steel may be
included in the model and analysis.
Preparing the Drawing

The following figure shows the worked up drawing used to construct the model. Immedi-
ately apparent are the node numbers. These labels are assigned where anywhere we have a
change in geometry (pipe diameter, wall thickness, change in direction), a change in mate-
rials, operating conditions (temperature or pressure), or the application of boundary condi-
tions (restraints, point loads, displacements, etc.). Additional node numbers should be
assigned at any other location for which output is desired. For this tutorial the progression
is by 5’s starting with node 5 at the pump nozzle. These nodes are the basis through which
the piping stress isometric is tabulated for the analysis. The bypass piping also has the 5’s
progression but they are incremented by 600. In reviewing the results the 600 series will
indicate 6-in. pipe.
Tutorial A 8-3
input
Tutor Example with Node Numbers and Other Technical Information
Note how in the plot the elbows are shown squared with the node assigned to the intersec-
tion. The elbows will be defined so that output is available for the near, mid, and far points
of the bend (at 0, 45, and 90 degrees). The hanger will be sized at the first elbow’s near
point (node 28).
Other information required for the model is collected on this drawing before the program
is started. Most of the data should be readily available but some research may be required.
Items such as pump nozzle deflections and valve data details can slow down the input ses-
sion if not noted on the drawing. The next figure shows the dimensions for this system.
8-4 Tutorial A
Tutor Example with Dimensions
Generating CAESAR II Input

Click on the CAESAR II icon to start the program, CAESAR II will confirm the External
Software Lock (ESL) connection. Next, Go to File-New menu selection and enter a new
filename of Tutor in the resulting dialog. Be sure to note the data directory path that you
will create and store the file in. You may want to use the Browse button to choose another
directory for storage of your CAESAR II data files.
New Job Name Specification Dialog
Tutorial A 8-5
Before beginning the input session it will be useful for this tutorial to set the numeric
increment between nodes. In previous discussion it was stated that node numbers would
use an increment of 5 for this model. The default nodal increment is 10 so this must be
changed. From the Main Menu select Tools-Configure Setup and the window shown
below will appear. Next choose the Geometry Directives tab. Select the number 5 from
the drop list in the Auto Node Number Increment item as shown in the following figure.
Next click on the Exit w/ Save button to save this change and return to the Main Menu.
Changing the Auto Node Number Increment in Configuration Setup
The input session is started by selecting Input-Piping from the Main Menu. If the job is
new, CAESAR II will present the list of input units that will be used. Otherwise, if a job
by the name Tutor already exists on the machine, the first piping element spreadsheet will
appear. If this is the case, exit out of this input by clicking on the x in the top-right of the
window or by selecting File-Exit from the menu. Return to the Main Menu to repeat the
above process to pick an unused jobname. The following window will be displayed if the
file is new.
8-6 Tutorial A
This Review Current Units window is only provided if the file is new and did not previously exist in the data directory.
If the units file label (bottom left of the Review Current Units dialog) does not show
English Units then click Cancel. Select Tools-Configure Setup, click on the Database
Directives tab and select English in the units drop list there.
If the English units are shown, click OK to continue with the input. An empty piping ele-
ment input spreadsheet will appear as shown in the following figure.
Tutorial A 8-7
Blank Input Spreadsheet
All the input spreadsheets for this tutorial are provided on the following pages. Individual
spreadsheets may be repeated if more than one auxiliary field or command is used. Text
will appear with the spreadsheets where explanations are required. Use the Tab key, the
arrow keys, or the mouse to navigate the input spreadsheet. Also, liberally use the Plot
command to review the work completed. If errors are made simply go back to the appro-
priate spreadsheet [PgUp] and fix the entry.
CAESAR II automatically generates the From Node and To Node when you start a new
spreadsheet. The cursor is initially positioned in the From Node cell. The From Node
should read 5 (assuming the node increment is set to 5 in Configure/Setup -- if not, it can
be reset using Edit-Insert), but if not, simply select the node number in the white input
box and type a 5 over it. Now use either the Tab or Enter key or Down Arrow key to
move to the next input (the To Node in this case). Enter a 10 in the To Node field if one is
not already there. All the remaining data entered on this screen will now be associated
with the first element from node 5 to node 10 or these two end points.
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Move down to the DY cell and enter the element length of 2 ft by

entering 2-, the “-” indicates feet. Node 10 marks the centerline inter-
section of the 8-in. main line with the 6-in. by-pass. In the next block
enter the nominal pipe size of 8 in. Note that upon leaving this cell the
actual OD replaces this nominal. Also with the standard wall thick-
ness, the entered S is replaced by the actual wall thickness. The insu-
lation thickness and corrosion allowance are entered next. Note that
fractions are allowed in these cells as well.
Next enter the Operating Conditions of Temperature (600°F) and
Pressure (30 psi). We omit the units in our entries of course as
CAESAR II already has our units information. The completed first
column of data is given in the figure to the left.
At the top of the second column of this first spreadsheet double click
on the Displacements checkbox to activate the Displacements Auxil-
iary Data area to the right where we will enter our dis-
placement information. For node 5 enter the Y and Z
anchor displacements of 0.077 in. and 0.046 in. respec-
tively. These two numbers are calculated as the thermal
growth of the pump discharge nozzle from the base sup-
port point. Note that the other four degrees of freedom
must be entered as 0 - without the entry of zero (or any
other definition of these boundaries), node 5 would be free to move in
these four directions. The figure below shows the displacements
entered properly.
Geometry and Operating Condi-
tions for First Element of Tutor
Displacement Boundary Condition at Node 5 of Tutor Model
Tutorial A 8-9
Next we enter the pipe material by clicking on the drop list to the right of the Material
label and choose number 1 Low Carbon Steel. Material properties will now be read in
automatically from CAESAR II's material database. Ambient Elastic Modulus, Poisson’s
Ratio, and Pipe Density will be filled in. The material number will also be referenced to
pick up the coefficient of expansion for the specified temperatures.
Now double click on the Allowable Stress check box to activate the Allowable Stress Aux-
iliary data area to the right. The first 21 materials are Generic and do not have Allowable
Stress values associated with them in the database. However the other materials in the list
will also fill in the Allowable Stress values as found in the database. The cold and hot
allowable stresses (Sc and Sh) as defined by the piping code are entered for the type of pip-
ing material to be analyzed. Here the cold allowable stress of 20,000 psi (don’t use com-
mas) and the hot allowable stress of 17,300 psi is automatically extracted from the
database. Exponential format may be used in these fields to simplify data entry and reduce
mistakes. Click on the drop list and select B31.3 if it is not already there by default (The
default code is defined in the Configure/Setup). The material property and allowable stress
entries are shown in the following figure.
Material Properties are brought in automati-

cally from the included Material Database.
Allowable Stresses Extracted from Database
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Node 10 is the intersection of the 8-in. and 6-in. lines.

This intersection is constructed using a 8x6 welding tee.
Piping codes recognize the reduced strength of this pip-
ing component by increasing the calculated stress at this
point in the system. For CAESAR II to include this
stress intensification factor in the stress calculation, the
node must be identified as a welding tee. First double
click on the SIFs and Tees check box to activate the SIFs
and Tees Auxiliary data area. Specify node 10 as our
intersection node and select Welding Tee from the Type
drop list. CAESAR II will calculate the SIFs at this
intersection according to the piping code selected (B31.3
in this case) so no more input is needed here.
With an insulation thickness specified, CAESAR II will
assume a density for calcium silicate. For purposes of
illustration this value is entered by hand as 11.5 lbf/ft3.
The input is accepted as lbf/in3 (use the F1 function key
to confirm) so the entered value is divided by 1728 in3/ft3
to make this conversion. To clarify: type in 11.5/1728 in
the Insulation Density field and CAESAR II will con-
vert it. Another conversion capability is shown with the
Fluid Density cell - the commodity is specified as 80%
the deadweight of water so we enter 0.8SG in the field
and CAESAR II will convert it to the proper units.
Defining a Welding Tee at the Intersection Node 10
Density Specifications
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To move on to define the next piece of pipe, press ALT-C, select Edit-Continue, or click
on the Continue button on the far right hand side of the Toolbar.
Note on this new spreadsheet that the To Node of the previous spreadsheet now appears as
the From Node. Also, all the distributed data values (the information that carries on from
one pipe to the next) remain on this new screen. The user only needs to add element length
and any new boundary conditions or changes from the previous element. The distributed
data need only be re-entered when they change value. Allowable Stress data carries for-
ward even though the checkbox on subsequent spreadsheets is unchecked. Do not check
this box unless you have a change in material, code, or temperature. Uniform Loads and
Wind also carry forward without the checkbox being checked. None of the other check-
boxes in the input carry forward.
This second element runs from the intersection point to the beginning of the check valve.
This short run finishes out the welding tee and is bounded by nodes 10 and 15 as entered
by CAESAR II. The length of this element is 7 in. in the Y direction so 7 is entered in the
DY field. This data finishes the description of the second element. The entire Spreadsheet
for this second element follows.
Second Element Spreadsheet for Tutor
The next element (15-20) is the flanged check valve. This CAESAR II element would
include the flanged valve and the mating flanges as these piping components are much
more stiff than the attached pipe. If the length and weight of this “rigid” element were
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known, this data could be entered directly by entering the length in the DY field, checking
the Rigid box and then entering the Rigid Weight in the Auxiliary Data area. Here, for lack
of better data and for convenience, the CAESAR II CADWorx valve/flange database
will be accessed to generate this input automatically. This data is made available through
the Model-Valve menu option or clicking the Valve/Flange Database button on the tool-
bar. This command will bring up the window shown below. If the following window does
not appear, refer to Chapter 2 of the CAESAR II Technical Reference Manual (Config-
uration and Environment).
Valve/Flange Database Selection Window
To select the valve type and class use the mouse to highlight the Check Valve selection as
shown above (instead of the default of Gate). A 150 psi class flanged check valve will be
entered between nodes 15 and 20 when the OK button is clicked (or the Enter key is
pressed). CAESAR II will make three entries on the input spreadsheet: The element
length, the Rigid checkbox is activated, and the weight is input into the Rigid Auxiliary
Data area. Here the rigid element runs 2 ft. 3.625 in. in the +Y direction and weighs 470
pounds. When FLG End Type is selected, this rigid element includes the added length and
weight of the mating flanges.
The bypass piping rejoins the main line through a second welding tee sitting on top of the
check valve. The run of pipe to the intersection of the main line and bypass centerlines is 7
in. (half of the total length of the 8 x 6 welding tee). The next figure shows the definition
of this element 20 - 25 and the specification of the welding tee at 25.
Tutorial A 8-13
Tee Specification on fourth element of Tutor
The next node entered is located at the intersection of the vertical pipe centerline and the
horizontal pipe centerline above it. This “construction point” at node 30 is not actually a
node on the piping system. Any additional input specified at 30 and all output for node 30
will be located at the far weld point of the elbow which connects the vertical and horizon-
tal runs. The dimension of 10 ft. 2 in. runs from node 25 to node 30. The elbow is speci-
fied by checking the Bend checkbox. The Bend specification automatically generates
additional nodes around this elbow locating the near weld point and the bend midpoint
(designated by the letter M). Node 28 is listed in the auxiliary data field at angle 0 and the
elbow midpoint is listed as node 29. These added nodes will appear as output points and
they may also be used to locate restraints. By default a long radius elbow (1.5 nominal
pipe size) will be added at the change in pipe direction. The bend radius may be changed
by the user.
Bend Specification at end of element from 25 to 30 in Tutor
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The hanger to be sized at this elbow is placed at node 28 in line with the vertical run of
pipe To enter the hanger sizing information, double-click the Hanger checkbox. The
Hanger Auxiliary Data area like that shown in the next figure should be filled out as fol-
lows: node 28 is entered as the Hanger Node. For this first pass through the analysis, the
default settings will be used with no additional hanger design data specified. Press F1 on
any of these input cells for a quick definition. Here, the hanger will be chosen from Table
1 – the Grinnell hanger catalog. Additionally, a short range spring will not be permitted at
this point as the mid range spring will probably be cheaper.
Hanger Auxiliary Data Specification in Tutor
The piping system continues on to the elbow at node 35. Again, the distance entered as
CAESAR II input is the distance between the intersections of the pipe centerlines; not the
physical length of the straight piece of pipe between the elbows. Here, -12 ft in the X
direction. This X run of pipe will finish off the elbow at 30 by creating a 90 degree turn.
Double click the Bend checkbox to generate the long radius elbow at 35 with the two extra
nodes. There is also a support at the far weld point of this bend. This far end of the bend is
node 35 in the model so the restraint is specified at node 35. This support will not allow
Tutorial A 8-15
the pipe to move downward but it cannot prevent the pipe from moving upward. This non-
linear restraint (a restraint whose stiffness, rather than remaining constant, is a function of
load or displacement) is entered as a +Y type. The +Y indicated that the restraint supplies
a positive Y (upward) load to the pipe; most users interpret the +Y as indicating the pipe is
free to move in the +Y direction. With no stiffness entered with this restraint, CAESAR II
will set this to a very stiff (rigid) restraint; meaning that under any practical load, the pipe
will not “push” the restraint down. Note that up to four restraints may be specified in this
auxiliary data field. Except for the anchor designation, a restraint is a vector. If there was a
guide restraining lateral motion of node 35, an X restraint would also be defined here as
the second restraint. Press the F1 function key for more information about these restraint
parameters.
Bend Specification and Restraint Specification on element from 30 to 35 in Tutor
From the second elbow, the pipe runs in the Z direction for 18 ft where it terminates at the
intersection with the vessel wall. As with the pump connection at node 5, node 40 is a sat-
isfactory boundary for this model. The thermal growth of the vessel at this point is calcu-
lated and entered as displacements of node 40.
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Displacement Boundary Condition Simulating

Vessel Thermal Growth at Node 40 in Tutor
The model now returns to the 6-in. by-pass piping around the 8-in. check valve above the
pump. The welding tee nodes of 10 and 25 will be completely defined as reducing tees
when these 6-in. piping elements are modeled. The figure below shows the changes
required to start the 6-in. line, which are explained here.
The input processor automatically shifts the previous To Node to the current From Node.
Since the model is no longer continuing from node 40, the From Node must be changed
here to 10 and the To Node is set to 605 as the 600 series of node numbers will indicate 6-
in. pipe. The X length of -2 ft is measured from the 8-in. centerline to the centerline of the
vertical 6-in. line. Diameter is entered as 6 and Wt/Sch is entered as S. An elbow is spec-
ified at node 605 by double-clicking the Bend checkbox. Note that CAESAR II automati-
cally generates a long radius elbow for this 6-in. line. This elbow is flanged on one end.
This flange acts like a stiffening ring which reduces the bending flexibility of the elbow.
This characteristic of flanged elbows is addressed by the piping codes through a modifica-
tion of the flexibility factor and stress intensification for the elbow. To include this effect,
select Single Flange from the Type drop list in the bend auxiliary data area. As simple by-
pass piping, the inclusion of flange stiffening is probably insignificant and can be ignored.
Tutorial A 8-17
Bypass Inputs in Tutor
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The 6-in. piping continues up to node 610, which marks the

beginning of the gate valve. The distance between the hori-
zontal centerline (nodes 30 to 605) and the bottom of the
valve is 9 in. in the Y direction. This 9-in. specification puts
node 610 at the far end of the bend defined on the previous
screen. The input locations of nodes 605 and 610 then are
coincident which would produce a zero length element.
CAESAR II inserts a length for this element 605-610 equal
to 5% of the bend radius - here 0.45-in. This 5% default
value, which can be changed in the CAESAR II configura-
tion, prevents the generation of a zero length element.
The next element is the 6-in. 150
psi class, flanged gate valve run-
ning from 610 to 615. Use the
valve/flange data base (with the
command Valve) for this rigid
element. Select the 150 psi
flanged gate valve (default) and
click the OK button.
CAESAR II will return from
the data base with rigid Y run,
17.625 in. long, weighing 225
pounds. As with the 8-in. check
valve, the deadweight and length
of the attached flanges should be
included in this analysis. (Use
the NOFLG End Type if you
do not want these included.)
150# Flanged Gate Valve selected from the
CadWorx Valve/Flange Database.
Resulting CAESAR II Element Definition for the 150# Flanged Gate Valve
The element from 615 to 620 is the length required to bring the pipe up level with the
intersection at node 25. This distance is easy to find by choosing the Distance command
from the toolbar or from the menu with Edit - Distance. The Y-distance in this case
between 615 and 25 is 15 in., so we input this distance as DY on the spreadsheet for 615 to
620. Also a bend must be specified here since the next element will connect the current
element to the intersection at node 25.
Tutorial A 8-19
The Y value of the distance between nodes 615 and 25 gives us the dimension for the ele-
ment from 615 to 620.
For the element running from 620 to 25 we know from the previous Distance command
that it is 2 ft in the x-direction. But imagine for a moment that we did not have this infor-
mation. In this case we can use the Close Loop command (Edit - Close Loop) and CAE-
SAR II will calculate this dimension and enter it into the appropriate DX, DY, and DZ
fields. First create the spreadsheet and type in 25 for the To Node. Then perform the Close
Loop command. DX will now have a value of 2 ft.
Close Loop on element 620 to 25 will fill in the distances for DX, DY, and DZ fields.
Input Review
Two commands are available on any input screen to review the data – Plot and List. While
the input may be checked by paging through each input screen, these commands are quite
useful in confirming and/or editing the entire model. The use of these commands will be
demonstrated in this section.
To enter the plot processor, click the Plot button or choose Plot from the menu. The cen-
terline plot for the current piping system is shown with toolbar buttons and menu com-
mands for performing various functions.
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A few notes about the commands may be useful here:

Use the arrow keys or insert and delete keys to rotate the plot. Pressing the Shift key down
once will pan the plot when the arrow keys are used. The SHFT designation in the lower-
right hand corner of the plot window indicates that model translation is enabled. Another
useful method of panning the plot is accomplished by clicking the right mouse button on
the display and selecting Pan from the pop-up menu. The model will then follow the
mouse cursor within the display. Hit the escape key to terminate panning with this method.
The plus sign (+) will zoom in and the minus sign (-) will zoom out. There are toolbar but-
tons and menu items to alter the plan view and to display element and restraint information
on the plot. Common entries are N to display nodes and V to show a two line volume plot.
The user is encouraged to experiment with these different items to become familiar with
them. To reset the plot to the default there is a toolbar button and a menu command.
Tutorial A 8-21
To print a copy of the display simply choose the File-Print menu item.
The next illustration shows a simple centerline plot with the node numbers indicated. By
default, CAESAR II will not print a node number if it will over-write another number.
This simple plot is very useful for confirming the general layout – bad connectivity and
improper directions are quite obvious.
Node Numbers Displayed on the Plot in Tutor
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The next illustration displays a volume plot of the piping system. Note the differing out-
side diameters for the 8-in. and 6-in. lines. The restraint at 35 and the hanger at 28 are also
shown by pressing the appropriate toolbars.
Volume Plot Showing Spring Hanger and Support Locations in Tutor
Tutorial A 8-23
The illustration below shows a view down the Z axis with a zoom and pan to show the
pipe valving. This volume plot shows the nodes, identifies the tees, and lists the thermal
displacements imposed on node 5.
Volume Plot View Along Z-Axis Showing Nodes, Tees, and Displacements in Tutor
Again, when finished with the plot module, click on the x button in the upper right-hand
corner (or select File-Exit) to exit back to the piping input spreadsheet.
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The List command (Edit-List) is used to review and edit different categories of data in the
job. List is used here to quickly check the data and modify it if necessary. Clicking on the
row number to the left of a line of data will highlight the entire row. Holding the Shift key
down while clicking on a second row of data will highlight all rows in between these two.
Different types of data sets are available by choosing the appropriate tab along the bottom
of the spreadsheet. The Element list displayed as default is shown in the next figure. Use
the scroll bar on the bottom to view more element data such as temperatures and pressures.
Use the arrows on the bottom left of the window to scroll through the various report tabs.
Element Data in the List Editor
Ending the Input Session

If the input session is interrupted before all the data is collected (say, to go to lunch), be
sure save the model input before exiting the input processor. To save the current input use
the File-Save command from any element input spreadsheet. CAESAR II will interrupt
the input session and prompt for this update 30 minutes after the last save. Input data may
also be saved through the input exit processor which is accessed through the File- Quit
command. The input processor can be re-entered later to continue the model creation.
Upon exiting and saving the input or running the Error Checker (Single Running Man but-
ton) CAESAR II will first save binary data for this model under the filename Tutor._a.
(All input files are composed of the jobname with the suffix “_a” added.) CAESAR II
then checks the job for errors and list a variety of notes and warnings. This tutorial should
generate 2 notes during the error checking. Both notices from the error check are notes to
the user regarding the hanger in the model – one hanger must be sized by the program and
certain analyses are required to perform this hanger sizing Toggle through these messages
to arrive at the end of the error checker (by pressing the OK button). The analysis may pro-
ceed with notes and warnings but fatal errors must be corrected before continuing. If no
Tutorial A 8-25
fatal errors are found, CAESAR II will continue on and build the intermediate (scratch)
files for the static analysis. With the scratch files created, the input process is complete and
control is returned to the CAESAR II Main Menu.
Performing the Static Analysis

Now that the piping model is correct and verified the static analysis of the system may be
performed. The analysis is started by selecting Analysis - Statics from the Main Menu.
The first step in the static analysis is to specify the load sets for analysis. For a new model,
CAESAR II assists in this step by reviewing all load categories (e.g. Temperature, Pres-
sure, Displacements, Forces, Weight, etc.) specified in the input and recommending a set
of load cases based on the most standard stress analysis requirements. For the job Tutor
the hanger must be sized before the standard structural and stress analyses are performed.
This hanger sizing algorithm requires two analyses before the standard three cases are ana-
lyzed. The five recommended analyses are shown below. (If this window does not appear,
the job has the load cases set from a previous session. From the menu that appears in the
following figure select the option that recommends the load cases.)
Load Case Editor with Two Hanger Design Cases and the Standard Three Load Cases for Tutor
The standard three cases could use a little explanation here. CAESAR II creates load sets
to analyze the operating conditions of the piping system and the installed conditions of the
piping system. The operating condition for this analysis consists of the deadweight of the
pipe, its contents and insulation, the design temperature and pressure, and the pre-load on
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the just-selected hanger at node 28. The installed condition includes the deadweights and
hanger pre-load. In addition to these structural analyses, certain stress conditions must be
addressed. For the piping code used here, the sustained and expansion stresses must be
calculated. Sustained stresses include deadweights, pre-loads and pressure. Sustained
stresses can be taken from the installed condition analysis if the pressure loads are
included. CAESAR II will include the pressure term in the installed case since pressure,
in most cases, has no impact on the structural loads on the piping. With the installed case
structural analysis also serving as the sustained case stress analysis, no additional load
case must be added to calculate the sustained stresses. Expansion stresses reflect the
change in system position from its installed position to its operating position. Because of
system non-linearity this change in position cannot be determined by analyzing thermal
loads alone. By default CAESAR II will construct a third load case to calculate the expan-
sion stress (range). This case is not, strictly speaking, a third, complete analysis of the sys-
tem but instead a product of the operating and installed structural analyses already
performed. The difference in system displacements between these two cases is the dis-
placement stress range from which the expansion stresses are calculated. The third class of
stress in piping – occasional stresses (as opposed to expansion and sustained) – are not
included in the recommended analyses and must be specified by the user. Likewise,
FATigue stress cases are provided only when specifically required by the active piping
code (TD/12, for example).
For most systems, the recommended load cases are exactly what the user wishes to ana-
lyze. Here, Case #1 calculates the deadweight carried by the proposed spring at node 28.
Case #2 also calculates only one number – the vertical travel of the proposed spring. All
the load categories which compose the operating load case are used for this analysis -
deadweight, displacements, thermal set 1, and pressure set 1. With these two numbers - the
load carried by the hanger and the amount of travel it must accommodate - CAESAR II
will enter the Grinnell catalog and select the appropriate spring. This spring and its proper
pre-load are installed in the model for the remaining analyses.
Case #3 is the operating Hanger Load case. It is identical to case #2 but has the sized
hanger pre-load included in the category (H). This analysis will produce the operating
forces and moments on the supports and the deflections of all points in the system. Case
#3 is a structural analysis case and not a B31.3 stress analysis case. The refining piping
code does not recognize pipe stress in the operating condition as a test for system failure
and does not establish a limit for this state of stress. Case #4 is both a structural and stress
case. By eliminating the (assumed) thermal effects (D1+T1), the analysis is of the cold
system. By including pressure (P1), this case also has the necessary components to be used
to report the system’s sustained stresses. Case #5 (L3-L4) is an algebraic combination of
two basic load cases. The displacements of case #4 are subtracted from the displacements
of case #3 to produce these results. This case develops the displacement range of the sys-
tem in its growth from the installed position to the operating position. This displacement
range is used for the calculation of the system’s expansion stresses.
With the selection of the recommended load cases CAESAR II will proceed with the
static analysis. The program continues with the data processing by building, sorting, and
storing the equation (matrix) data for the system and the basic load cases. (This process
may be terminated at any time by pressing the Cancel button.) Once this is done the
CAESAR II Solution Module is entered briefly.
Tutorial A 8-27
CAESAR II will analyze the four basic loads (hanger design, operating, and installed)
before leaving this screen. At this point the solution screen is replaced with messages con-
cerning the post processing of this data. The displacement results of cases 3 and 4 are used
with the element stiffness matrices to calculate the forces, moments, and stresses through-
out the system. The difference between these two sets of displacements is used to establish
the displacement range of the piping system as defined in load case #5. This new displace-
ment set is similarly used to calculate forces, moments, and stresses. At the completion of
this step, all the results are loaded into the binary data file TUTOR._P and the
CAESAR II output processor window is displayed so that output for this job may be
reviewed. The “._p” file can only be examined through the output processor. The analysis
need not be rerun to review these results at a later time, instead, the option Output-Statics
from the Main Menu may be used to bring up the output from the TUTOR._P file.
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CAESAR II - Applications Guide Reviewing the Static Results
Reviewing the Static Results

Whether entering the output processor directly from the static analysis or through the
Main Menu, the program’s Output Window will appear.
Static Output Processor
Usually the first look at output is to verify that the piping model is responding as expected.
Checking deflections and restraint loads in the operating and installed cases should
quickly uncover any major problems with the system layout or input. If there are unusual
results, the input should be re-examined for correctness. If the output verifies the model,
the results can be used to collect pipe stresses, support and equipment loads, and any other
useful data found in the output. This information is useful in documenting a good piping
design or troubleshooting an inadequate one.
A good view of the operating displacements of this piping system is available through Dis-
play Graphical Results button or through Options-Graphical Output. Be sure to select
a load case (not a hanger case) prior to issuing the command. The image shown in the fol-
lowing figure will appear on the screen.
Tutorial A 8-29
Reviewing the Static Results CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Output Plot for Tutor
As in other Caesar II windows both the Toolbar Buttons and Menu Items may be used to
select display options. From the menu select Show-Displacement-Deflected Shape. The
plot will show the centerline plot along with a normalized deflected shape of the system in
the operating condition. This screen is shown in the next figure.
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Plot of Displaced Shape

When finished viewing the plotted output for the operating case, change the case to Sus-
tained in the drop list on the left of the second toolbar. Select Show-Stress-Overstress and
note that there are no over-stressed points exist in the system. Reset the plot and now
select Show-Stress-Symbol-Code to display the code defined stresses throughout the sys-
tem. The stress symbols will appear on the screen and locate the highest stress points in
the system. Now select Show-Stress-Maximum to list the stress values on the plot; use
the [Enter] key to list the stresses one at a time starting with the highest. The upper-left
hand corner of the screen shows the node number for the stress value placed on the screen.
Here, the highest (first) expansion stress listed is at node 10 (the first welding tee) with a
value of 12816 psi. This information is displayed in the next figure. Return to the output
processor menu by clicking the Standard Windows Exit button or File-Exit menu option.
Tutorial A 8-31
Output Plot with Maximum Stress Point Revealed
For a quick look at the selected hanger data select Hanger Table with Text from the Gen-
eral Computed Results Column in the main Output Processor. The program reports the
Grinnell Fig. B-268 Size 10 spring selected at node 28. This selection is based on the val-
ues found in the first two analyses (both, of which, provide no load case reports in the out-
put processor) – the expected hot load for the proposed support at node 28 and the thermal
growth of node 28 (1220 lb. and 0.750 in., respectively). Return to the Output Menu and
select only the operating load case and Displacements and Restraint Summary. The
restraint loads at nodes 5 and 60 will be compared to the pump and vessel load limits.
Return to the Output Menu and now select the installed case (turn off 3 and turn on 4) to
examine the installed condition of the piping system. (Both the operating and installed
cases could be reviewed together by having both 3 and 4 highlighted at the same time.)
Now highlight the sustained and expansion cases (4 and 5) and Stresses. Each stress report
will start with a summary stating that the code stresses are below their allowable stress. In
the table that follows the summary, the stresses will be for each node in the system. These
nodes will be listed in pairs with their associated element. Note the last column lists the
ratio of actual stress to allowable stress in terms of percentage.
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These results can be dumped to the printer or to a file rather than sent to the screen. Before
creating the report, a title line for the hardcopy may be generated through Options-Title
Lines on the Output Menu. Enter the following two lines for the report header:
CAESAR II TUTORIAL
BOTTOMS PUMP TO STEAM STRIPPER
To send the output to the printer, simply select the File-Print option or click on the Print
button. Start the report with the hanger table by selecting it an clicking Print. For the next
selection turn off the hanger request (click on it while holding the control key down) and
select the operating and sustained load cases and Displacements and Restraint Summary
reports before entering clicking on Print again. Finally add the sustained and expansion
stress reports by having only load cases 4, 5, and Stresses highlighted; again clicking the
Print button to service this request. This completes a typical output report. Segments of the
output reports are included at the end of this section.
Note that an input echo is available through the output processor. A complete input listing
can start the printed report or output file created by this processor. When the output pro-
cessor is terminated, it will also generate a table of contents for the report built in this ses-
sion.
To archive the static analysis electronically, the report may be sent to a data file rather than
to the printer. Simply use the above instructions substituting the Save button for the Print
button. The first time you select the Save option it will prompt you for a filename. The
resulting data file, Tutor.out, may be copied with the CAESAR II input and output files
(Tutor._a and Tutor._p) to a floppy diskette. These files along with the configuration file
Caesar.cfg and the Time Sequencing File (Tutor.otl) present a complete record of the anal-
ysis and should be stored with the drawing and any listings.
Tutorial A 8-33
Static Analysis Output Listing

The following is a CAESAR II tutorial output report:
Hanger Report
Note - The output listed in the example includes significant output only.
- Notes which discuss the results are included with each report.
- The reports included in this output are Complete Hanger Report, Operating Case
Displacement Report, Installed (Sustained) Case Displacement Report, Operating
& Installed Restraint Summary, Sustained Stress Summary and Stress Report, and
the Expansion Stress Summary and Stress Report. (Stresses in the operating con-
dition are not used in B31.3 analyses)
The hot load of 1222 lbf. was calculated in the initial weight run (load case #1) with a rigid
Y restraint installed at node 28. The load on the restraint was 1222 lbf.
A 1222 lbf. +Y load replaced the rigid Y restraint at 28 and then an operating case was
analyzed (load case #2). Node 28 moved 0.750 in. in the +Y direction in this analysis.
CAESAR II entered the Grinnell hanger table with these two values and selected an
appropriate mid-range spring. The size 10 spring has the hot load of 1222 lbf. in its work-
ing range. This mid-range spring (short range springs were excluded) has a spring rate of
260 lbf./in. Assuming that node 28 moves 0.750 in. between the cold to hot position this
increases the spring load by (.750)(260) or 195 lbf. The cold load on the size 10 spring is
1222+195 or 1417 lbf. This cold load is also within the working range of the size 10 spring
so it is selected by CAESAR II.
8-34 Tutorial A
Operating Case Displacement Report
Note The deflections of nodes 5 and 40 - these were entered as input.
Note Node 28 again moves up 0.750 in. in the Y direction with the spring installed.
Tutorial A 8-35
Sustained Displacements
Note The zero position of nodes 5 and 40. When the imposed displacements are not
included in the analysis, the node is fixed with zero movement in each of the
defined directions.
8-36 Tutorial A
Restraint Summary for the Operating and Sustained Cases
This restraint report lists the piping forces and moments on the restraint; not the restraint
loads on the piping. The loads at node 5 are the nozzle loads and can be used without sign
change to check the API 610 allowable loads. Loads for node 40 may be used to check the
vessel stresses due to the nozzle loads.
The loads at 28 shows the operating load and the actual installation load (with contents)
for the selected spring. Note how the spring carries the designed load of 1222 pounds in
the operation condition.
The +Y restraint at node 35 shows its nonlinear nature. In the cold condition, the restraint
is active. As the piping moves to the hot position it disengages from the support. Refer
back to the displacement reports to confirm that the Y displacement is 0.0 in the installed
(sustained) condition and +Y in the operating condition.
Tutorial A 8-37
Sustained Case Stress Report - Summary Information
The summary shows that the sustained stresses throughout the system are below their
allowable values.
The sustained stress closest to its allowable limit is at the vessel node, 40.
8-38 Tutorial A
Tutorial A 8-39
For the stress detail report previous: Note the application of the tee and bend stress intensi-
fication factors. The tee at 25 has SIFs other than 1.00 for all three listings: 25 to 28, 20 to
25, and 25 to 620. Bend SIFs are applied only on the bend side of the node - compare node
28 on 25-28 and 28-29.
No stresses are listed for rigid elements as no valid moment of inertia is provided for these
elements.
Expansion Case Stress Summary
The summary shows that the expansion stresses throughout the system are below their
allowable values.
The expansion stress closest to its allowable limit occurs along the header at the node 10
tee.
8-40 Tutorial A
Tutorial A 8-41
Conclusions CAESAR II - Applications Guide
For the stress detail report previous: Compare the bend side of 30 with the straight side of
30; the SIF doubles the calculated stress. Also note the changing allowable stress. This is
the result of applying an allowable stress which takes credit for “unused” stress in the sus-
tained case.
Conclusions
The review of piping stresses show that the piping has adequate wall thickness and support
to keep within the sustained allowable stress and also enough flexibility to remain below
the expansion allowable stress limit. A quick review of the system displacements do not
reveal any interference problems from pipe expansion. Equipment loads must still be
checked to ensure a safe and effective design. The pump loads at node 5 may be compared
to the API (American Petroleum Institute) Standard 610 (Seventh Edition, February 1989)
- Centrifugal Pumps for General Refinery Service. The nozzle loads, too, can be compared
to allowed maximum limits. The nozzle loads can be translated into local stresses using
Welding Research Council Bulletins 107 or 297 - Local Stresses in Cylindrical Shells Due
to External Loadings on Nozzles (WRC 107) or its Supplement (WRC 297). These local
stresses can then be compared to allowable stress values established in ASME Section
VIII Division 2 Appendix 4 - Mandatory Design Based on Stress Analysis. Since the loads
on these boundary conditions are related to the piping system layout, the piping system
cannot be properly approved until these load limit are also verified. These verifications
will be done in the following chapter.
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Evaluating Pump Discharge Loads CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Evaluating Pump Discharge Loads

Collecting pump and load information is the first step in reviewing the pump loads. API
610 (8th Edition) examines pump loads at two levels—first the individual nozzle loads
and then combined nozzle loads on the pump housing. The suction and discharge nozzles
have a set of allowable load limits based on nozzle orientation and nozzle size; both the
individual X, Y, and Z components and the resultant forces and moments are checked.
Additionally, to assure maintenance of proper pump / motor alignment, all loads on the
pump are resolved about a base point and also compared to their allowable values. The
CAESAR II API 610 processor requires the suction and discharge size, position, and ori-
entation and the loads on these nozzles. The load limits are provided by the processor. For
this evaluation only the discharge nozzle loads have been calculated, therefore, only the
discharge nozzle will be checked and neither the suction limits nor the resolution to the
base point will be evaluated.
Even though all the loads are not known, the entire description of the pump will be col-
lected for the API 610 processor in CAESAR II. The dimensioned isometric shown in the
next figure defines the orientation of this pump with its end suction nozzle and top dis-
charge nozzle. Both nozzles are dimensioned back to the base point—the intersection of
the shaft axis and the support line for the pump. This pump’s drive shaft is along the X
axis.
9-2 Tutorial B
CAESAR II - Applications Guide Evaluating Pump Discharge Loads
The discharge nozzle loads are found in the static analysis output that has just been run.
Since the discharge nozzle served as a boundary condition for this analysis, the nozzle
loads are conveniently listed in the restraint reports. These forces and moments on the
restraint at node 5 are the piping loads acting on the discharge nozzle. No sign change is
required. The operating loads and installation loads must both fall below the defined lim-
its. Examination of the restraint summary for the operating and sustained (installed) cases
reveals the operating loads as the controlling case. The terminal output showing these
numbers is found in the following figure. The operating case loads will be used for the dis-
charge nozzle analysis.
Tutorial B 9-3
The API 610 processor is entered through the CAESAR II Main Menu selection Analy-
sis-API 610. At this point the Open File dialog box will be displayed as shown in the fol-
lowing figure. Navigate to the appropriate directory and then either select an existing file
to work on or in this case type in the name of your new file. This name does not have to
match your jobname, but for this example we will choose the name Tutor.
9-4 Tutorial B
Upon clicking the Open button you will be prompted: "The file specified does not exist, do
you want to create one?" Respond by clicking on the Yes button and the new file named
Tutor.610 will be created. The API 610 Window will be displayed as shown in the next
figure. Type in comments and notes related to the analysis here.
Tutorial B 9-5
Next select the Input Data tab and fill it out as described below. Arbitrary node numbers
are assigned for the pump base point and for the pump suction nozzle (1 & 105 respec-
tively). Use the data shown in the figure below to enter the remaining data. It is best to
enter as much data as is currently available so that when remaining (suction) data is deter-
mined, recollection of data will be minimal. The factors for the Table 2 load multipliers
are left blank. CAESAR II will use the default values established in API 610. If the pump
manufacturer defines pump load limits that are different from those defined in API 650,
enter the modified limit here (This value must be between 1.0 and 2.0).
Define the pump shaft centerline direction, the nozzle types, node numbers, and nominal
diameters under the Input Data tab.
9-6 Tutorial B
Next select the Suction Nozzle tab and enter the known data. The distance for the base
point to the suction nozzle (not from the nozzle to the base point) and the nozzle loads.
Since the nozzle loads are unknown at this time, no forces and moments are entered.
Tutorial B 9-7
Discharge nozzle data is next. The next figure shows the Discharge Nozzle tab with the
Nozzle orientation. The nozzle orientation is taken from the piping isometric.
9-8 Tutorial B
Next, choose the Get Loads from Output button. From the popup dialog navigate to and
choose the name of the output file that contains the restraint loads for this pump (in this
case we select Tutor._P from the list).
The next dialog allows you to choose the appropriate load case for inclusion in the API-
610 analysis. For this tutorial we will select the Operating case and click OK. Now the
loads from the restraint report at node 5 are read in automatically. This is the end of the
input for the API Standard 610 pump load evaluation.
Tutorial B 9-9
Select the Analyze menu item or the EQP toolbar to perform the API-610 equipment
check. The results will become available under the Equipment Report tab.
With no suction nozzle data entered, the suction nozzle cannot be evaluated. But this
report has some value in that the individual load component limits for the suction nozzle
are listed. The discharge nozzle report is complete in its comparison of the operating loads
on the nozzle and the defined limits. If the nozzle load components are less than the Table
2 limits, no additional checks must be made. If the nozzle load components are greater
than the Table 2 values but less than two times the Table 2 values, the pump may still pass
if other checks are within their allowable values. The CAESAR II report first compares
these loads to the Table 2 limits. If the ratios in the report (see the following figure) are all
less than 1.0 the pump is OK; if all the ratios are less that 2.0, the pump must pass addi-
tional checks. The moments about the X and Z axes are greater than two times the API 610
standards therefore additional checks are not valid. The moment about the X axis is 10,175
ft-lbf and the (conditional) limit is 5200 ft-lbf1. The moment about the Z axis is 5866 ft-
lbf and the limit is 2600 ft-lbf. The discharge nozzle loads must be reduced.
9-10 Tutorial B
If the discharge nozzle loads were less than two times the Table 2 values, checks shown in
the next part of the report would be used to qualify the pump loads. Here, the resultant of
the applied nozzle forces and moments on each nozzle are compared to their related Table
2 limits (Condition F.1.2.2). Both the suction and discharge loads are also resolved to the
pump base point and again compared to a Table 2 limit (Condition F.1.2.3). For this analy-
sis, these data have no significance as the components of the discharge loads are greater
than two times the Table 2 values.
Once the output has been reviewed, the user may review the reports again or send the
report to a file or to the system printer (File-Print). For this tutorial, the limits on the dis-
charge nozzle will be noted for quick checks on future, re-design analysis. Once this pip-
ing system is redesigned so that the discharge nozzle is not overloaded, the existing data in
the equipment file TUTOR can be updated for the final pump verification report. This
ends the rotating equipment tutorial.
Tutorial B 9-11
Creating a More Accurate Model CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Creating a More Accurate Model

The operating moments (X and Z) on the pump nozzle are too large. The system appears
to be modeled correctly so it must be modified to reduce these loads. To make the most
effective change to the system, the cause(s) of these large loads must first be determined.
Returning to the static output for the operating load case, there are two major clues as to
the cause of these excessive loads:
1 Compare the operating loads on the pump to the installed loads on the pump — if they
are vastly different, the thermal effects are the cause of the overload; if they are simi-
lar, the sustained effects cause the high loads. In this case, only the operating loads are
high, therefore this system has a thermal expansion problem. For a given amount of
thermal growth, thermal forces and moments will be reduced by adding flexibility to
the system (F = KX; for a given X - thermal growth between the end points - F or M
can be reduced by reducing K). If the system would be overloading the pump due to
sustained effects, the system pressure or deadweight is causing the problem. Systems
with pressure problems usually include untied expansion joints; deadweight problems
can be traced back to improper system support — either spring pre-loads or support
locations.
2 Go back to the displaced shapes plot of the operating load case to examine the source
of the high moments. Most engineers / analysts find it easier to understand system
response to loads in terms of system displacements rather than internal forces and
moments. The displacement plot is useful in identifying which runs of pipe are gener-
ating the thermal strain and which runs of pipe are turning that thermal strain into the
large forces and/or moments on the pump.
The next figure makes it clear that the large moment about the Z axis at the pump is caused
by the thermal growth of “B” working against the stiffness of legs “A” and “C.” The large
moment about the X axis is due to the thermal growth of “A” working against the stiffness
of legs “B” and “C.” (The thermal growth of the vessel connection also may contribute to
these high loads.)
9-12 Tutorial B
CAESAR II - Applications Guide Creating a More Accurate Model
How can these excessive loads be reduced? Or, more to the point, how can additional flex-
ibility be added to the system so that these loads drop? Two possible solutions are the
addition of an expansion loop to the piping and the installation of an expansion joint.
Before either of these choices be made a much simpler and cheaper solution will be exam-
ined—improving the model to incorporate the inherent flexibilities found in the vessel/
nozzle intersection. Certainly the pump loads due to expansion would drop if the thermal
growth of the three legs A, B & C could deflect the vessel nozzle. Such nozzle flexibilities
are defined in Welding Research Council (WRC) Bulletin 297 - Local Stresses in Cylin-
drical Shells Due to External Loadings on Nozzles—A Supplement to WRC Bulletin No.
107. WRC 297 supplies curves by which the OD’s and thicknesses of the vessel and noz-
zle are used to define local nozzle flexibilities. These curves are limited to certain ratios of
nozzle and vessel terms, such as the following:
d/D < 0.5
d/t > 20
20 < D/T > 2500
d/T > 5
Where:
d = nozzle OD (= 8.625 in.)
t = nozzle thickness (= 0.322 in.)
D = vessel OD (= 60 in.)
T = vessel thickness (= 7/16 in.)
In this system where the vessel is vertical and the nozzle is in the Z direction, flexibilities
are defined at node 40 for translation in the Z direction and rotation about the X and Y
axis. The other three degrees of freedom (the three local shear terms) remain rigid as in the
original model where this nozzle was modeled as a rigid connection with its thermal
Tutorial B 9-13
deflections. Note that the vessel wall thickness is 3/16 in. but the nozzle has a 1/4 in. pad
reinforcing the connection; this produces an effective vessel wall of 7/16 in.
So before any costly system modification is made, the model will be refined to incorporate
these WRC 297 nozzle flexibilities. It is possible that a more thorough and accurate model
of the system will show that re-design is not needed. To assist in this model update,
CAESAR II provides a processor which will calculate and insert these flexibilities into
the system. This change will constitute the second analysis of this layout.
Return to the input processor for the job Tutor. Go to the spreadsheet that contains the noz-
zle node (40) and double click on the Nozzle checkbox. Enter the correct data in the Auxil-
iary Data Area as illustrated in the following figure.
The nozzle pipe size is imported from the spreadsheet. If this nozzle connection had no
associated thermal growth, the vessel node number need not be entered. Since this vessel
has thermal growth, the vessel node number must be identified and the thermal displace-
ments previously assigned to node 40 must be re-assigned to this new node number. Enter
the vessel node number as node 6000. The calculated nozzle flexibilities will be applied
between nodes 40 and 6000. The vessel dimensions are entered here in terms of OD, wall
thickness, and reinforcing pad thickness. WRC 297 flexibilities are also sensitive to the
proximity of stiffeners to the nozzle. Here, a tray in the vessel is closest to the nozzle and
is 4 ft above the nozzle. On the other side of the nozzle, the bottom head tangent and skirt
connection is 6 ft below. The vessel orientation, based on a direction vector, is entered
next. Simply enter 1 in the Y direction to indicate a vertical vessel. This Z nozzle and Y
9-14 Tutorial B
vessel will define the orientation of the local stiffnesses assigned through WRC 297. This
completes the definition of the nozzle. There will be no piping element defined between
nodes 40 and 6000. Now the displacements provided at node 40 must be moved to node
6000. Simply click on displacements and change node 40 to 6000.
Displacement on Vessel Node
WRC 297 Input
Tutorial B 9-15
WRC 297 Calculations Completed at the End of Error Checking

With the nozzle specification and the node number change for the vessel deflections, the
job is ready for analysis. Simply select start run to invoke the error checker. The error
checker again produces the two notes regarding the hanger sizing. Additionally there is a
warning generated regarding the specification of a vessel node number in the WRC 297
input when this node number is not included on any piping element. This warning mes-
sage (75) is shown in the following figure. There is no trouble with this job since the dis-
placements of the vessel node (node 6000) are defined.
The following figures review the nozzle flexibility calculations performed by the
CAESAR II error processor.
9-16 Tutorial B
The previous figure lists the flexibilities extracted from WRC 297 — an axial stiffness of
318,640 lb./ in., a longitudinal bending stiffness of 290,366 in.lb./deg, and a circumferen-
tial bending stiffness of 58,498 in.lb./deg. These three numbers are certainly much less
than the magnitude of the default rigid stiffness which is 10E12. The local coordinate sys-
tem is defined by the nozzle/vessel orientation. With the nozzle in the Z direction and the
vessel in the Y direction, this new axial stiffness is in the global Z direction (the nozzle
centerline), longitudinal bending is about the global X axis (bending into the vessel center-
line or long axis), and circumferential bending is about the global Y axis (about the vessel
centerline).
After the display of the WRC 297 calculations CAESAR II shows the error processor is
completed by summarizing the type and number of messages. With no fatal errors encoun-
tered, press the OK button to build the new set of execution files and return to the pro-
gram’s Main Menu. The model is now ready for a second static analysis; select Analysis-
Statics to proceed. There will again be five analyses - two for the hanger sizing followed
by the operating case, the installed or sustained case, and the expansion case.
Once the analyses are completed, the Output Processor is presented for output review.
With only a minor change to the input, a rigorous, error-checking review of the results
should not be necessary. Instead, check the sustained and expansion stresses to confirm
they are still below their allowable limits, check the hanger selection, and then the operat-
ing and sustained (installed) restraint summary will be displayed to check the loads on the
pump nozzle node 5.
Tutorial B 9-17
9-18 Tutorial B
The highest sustained and expansion stresses are 986 psi and 14,096 psi, respectively; well
below the allowable limits. The program selected a lighter spring for installation at node
28. Previously a size 10 spring was selected, now a size 9 is recommended. In the first
analysis the spring carried 1222 lb. in the hot position, now it carries only 914 lb. The sys-
tem should still weigh the same so why is the spring load smaller? The reduced longitudi-
nal bending stiffness at the nozzle may explain this change. Finally, to further investigate
the effect of the nozzle flexibilities, show the displaced position of the piping system in its
operating condition.
Something can be said about each of these restraints. The pump discharge nozzle loads at
node 5 reveal the impact of the change in flexibility at node 40. The operating moment
about the Z axis shows the greatest change dropping to 748 ft.lb. from 5866 ft.lb. The
shear force in the X direction has also been reduced by 50%. The axial force in the Y
direction, however, has risen from 1562 lb. to 1815 lb. This higher pump load is tied
directly to the hanger selection which was also affected by the WRC 297 nozzle flexibili-
ties. The spring support at node 28 is shown next. While the previous analysis had the
spring carrying 1222 lb. in the operating position, now it carries only 914 lb. This 300 lb.
reduction in the spring load returns as an additional 300 lb. load on the pump nozzle. With
the spring installed directly above the pump nozzle, simply increasing the load carried by
Tutorial B 9-19
the spring will reduce the load on the nozzle. If another analysis is required, the hanger
sizing procedure will be adjusted so that more load is carried by the hanger so that the
pump load drops. Looking at the +Y support at node 35 reveals why the hanger load has
changed so much. In the first analysis, the support at node 35 was not active in the operat-
ing case; the pipe rested on the support in its installed position but lifted off the support as
it went into operation. The hanger sizing algorithm readjusted the spring load so that it
would carry its portion of the system no longer resting at 35. In this second analysis, the
restraint at 35 remains active in the operating position, therefore the hanger at 28 does not
carry any additional load from 35. The added longitudinal bending flexibility at node 40 is
what allows the pipe to rest at node 35. The support definition at node 40 shows the
changes inherent in the WRC 297 nozzle flexibility calculations. Flexibilities are added in
the axial and bending directions (Z, RX, and RY) while the shear terms remain rigid (X, Y
and RZ). This added flexibility greatly reduces the bending moments about the X and Y
axes at node 40. Again, these reduced loads are not a result of design modifications but
modeling refinements. If the vessel nozzle connection meets the requirements of Welding
Research Council Bulletin 297, there is much to gain in nozzle flexibility.
9-20 Tutorial B
One final report from this analysis shows the displacements of node 40. The imposed ther-
mal growth of the nozzle were removed from node 40 and redefined at node 6000. This
output would show the operating position of node 6000 as (0, 0.28, -0.10; 0, 0, 0) [defined
as (X, Y, Z; RX, RY, RZ)]. Comparing these numbers with node 40 above, one can again
see the impact of the nozzle flexibilities. The biggest difference is due to the circumferen-
tial bending flexibility (RY) but the longitudinal bending flexibility (RX) plays a large role
in the weight distribution of the system.
Do the new pump loads meet the allowable limits defined in API 610?
Tutorial B 9-21
Checking Nozzle Loads CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Checking Nozzle Loads

The operating moments (X and Z) on the pump nozzle were too large in the initial model.
A quick run through the API 610 processor will quickly evaluate the refined model. Now
in the TUTOR input only the discharge loads need be changed so click on the Discharge
Nozzle tab and then Get Loads from Output as before to obtain the new loads.
API 610 Discharge Nozzle Input

Accept the processor’s warnings and continue with the analysis. The API 610 report fol-
lows.
9-22 Tutorial B
CAESAR II - Applications Guide Checking Nozzle Loads
Tutorial B 9-23
Checking Nozzle Loads CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Continued...
The situation is better but not good enough. The Z moment on the discharge nozzle is well
below the limit. The X moment, however, remains more than twice the allowable load.
Exceeding twice the allowable load would be fine if Condition F.1.2.2 is satisfied but it is
not. Condition F.1.2.2 states that even though the individual load components may be
more than twice their individual limit, the loads are satisfactory if the resolved forces
divided by their resolved limits plus the resolved moments divided by their resolved limits
is less than 2. The sum of the ratios for the discharge nozzle is 2.822 so the pump loads are
still too high.
There is a quick “what if” check that may prove the pump loads may be brought within
their allowable values. The discussion of the restraint loads mentioned that the vertical
load on the discharge nozzle is directly controlled by the set load on the spring at node 28.
This spring pre-load could be ideally set so that when the pump is in operation, there is no
pump load in the Y direction. At this point the hanger carries 914 lb. in the operating posi-
tion while the pump carries 1815 lb. If the spring load carried 2729 lb. it stands to reason
that the load on the pump would be zero in Y. Would that satisfy Condition F.1.2.2? Rerun-
ning the API 610 processor with the Y load set to zero will show the Condition F.1.2.2
reduced to 2.313 which still remains above the limit. Spring load adjustment is useful but
system redesign is indicated.
9-24 Tutorial B
CAESAR II - Applications Guide System Redesign
System Redesign
The probable causes of the large X moment at node 5 were developed earlier. This exces-
sive load is caused by the thermal expansion of the leg from node 35 to 40 (the “A” leg)
working against the stiffness of the remainder of the system (legs “B” and “C”). Assuming
the thermal strain of leg “A” is fixed, only the system stiffness may be changed to reduce
the operating load at 5. This reduced stiffness may be realized by the addition of an expan-
sion loop or the addition of an expansion joint. For this system an expansion loop is cho-
sen.
Where should the expansion loop be added? As a rule of thumb, the best location for an
expansion loop is determined by the orientation of the leg which produces the thermal
strain causing the problem. Here leg “A” sets the orientation of the loop. The added piping
to generate the expansion loop will lie perpendicular to leg “A” which runs in the Z direc-
tion. This means that for this system pipe may be added in either the X or Y direction. This
added pipe effectively increases the cantilever length which is displaced by leg “A”. By
increasing cantilever length, stiffness is reduced and load(s) will drop. It will be sensible,
therefore, to add a loop on the “A” run of pipe (35 - 40) by adding pipe in the X direction.
How long should the loop legs be? There are several conditions which would set the loop
size: available support location, maximum distance between supports, cost of pipe, and
space available to name a few. For this system an eight foot by 8-ft loop will be used. For
systems that are not analyzed, the recommended maximum spacing between supports for
8-in. water-filled pipe is 19 ft (see ASME B31.1 121.5 or MSS SP-69). The 8-ft loop run
will lengthen the 30 - 35 pipe from 12 ft to 20 ft, which is close to this recommended spac-
ing.
Return now to the CAESAR II Main Menu and re-enter the input processor with TUTOR
as the current jobname. When testing layout modifications which may not prove success-
Tutorial B 9-25
System Redesign CAESAR II - Applications Guide
ful, it is wise to create a new input set with the proposed changes and leave the original
model intact. If the proposed changes do not produce the desired results, the original
model is still available for the next attempt; the proposed changes need not be “de-con-
structed” from the model. The easiest way to do this is to choose File-Save As from the
menu and give the model a new name. The current model will now be the new one.
Changes can be made to this new model and the original is intact with the original name.
Let's call this new model Tutor2.
There are several ways to add the loop to Tutor2. For this tutorial try following these steps:
• Change the length of 30 - 35 from 12 ft to 20 ft
[PgDn] through the element input screens to display the element From 30 To 35.
Move the cursor over the DX field and re-specify the twenty foot length by highlight-
ing the current value and then entering -20-
• Move the +Y support from 35 to 33
The recommended maximum spacing between supports for this size pipe is 19 ft *.
Leaving the support at 35 would place the support 21 feet from the hanger at 28 so the
support is moved closer - to node 33. Move the cursor to the Restraints field. Once the
cursor is in the restraints field the Auxiliary Data Area will display the current +Y
restraint at node 35. Move the cursor over the 35 and enter 33.
• “Break” 30 - 35 by adding 32 at the midpoint
Node 32 is added as an output point to check mid-span sag. Still on element 30 35
select Model-Break to call up the Break command. Answer the questions so that node
32 is added to this line 10 ft from node 30 with no restraints at node 32. The dialog
box for this line break is shown in the next figure.
* The maximum distance between supports as specified in ASME B31.1 and MSS SP-69 ensures a
very low sustained stress in the line. Since CAESAR II calculates these sustained stresses, the out-
put would confirm that much greater distances between supports are safe. The recommended spac-
ing also limits the pipe sag between supports to 0.1 inch. The recommended spacing is conservative
but it serves as a useful guideline here.
9-26 Tutorial B
• Break 35 - 40 8 ft down the line by adding 135.

[PgDn] to the element 35 - 40. Break this element and add the new node 135, 8 ft (8-)
from node 35.
• Insert an 8-ft element after 35 - 135.
While still on the (new) element 35 - 135 press I to invoke the Insert command. Select
the After button to place this new element after the element 35 - 135. CAESAR II
then displays a new input screen for the new element. Enter the To Node as 235, spec-
ify the length in the DX field as 8 ft (8-) and double click the Bend checkbox to add
the bend at node 235. [PgDn] to the next element (135 - 40) and change the From
Node (135) to the new node 235. This change will “button up” the system to finish the
entry of the new element. One final step is required for this element - the specification
of the bend at node 135. [PgUp] two elements to display element 35 - 135 and double
click the Bend checkbox.
• Add a support to the new run 135 - 235.
As mentioned earlier both ASME B31.1 and MSS SP-69 provide limits to spacing
between supports. These guidelines were used to set the size of this expansion loop
(maximum support spacing for 8-in. carbon steel water line is 19 ft). These guidelines
also state that the maximum run of pipe where bends are included is 3/4 of the straight
run limit. Here, that limit is about 15 ft. There are over 26 ft of pipe between 35 and 40
so a new support should be added. The support will be added about halfway between
35 and 40 - 13 ft from the nozzle at 40 or 3 ft back from 235. [PgDn] to the element
135 - 235 and issue the Break command. Define a single node 140, 5 ft (5-) from node
135. Enter 33 in the Get support condition from? field. This will cause CAESAR II to
duplicate the +Y support entered at node 33 at this new node 140.
Tutorial B 9-27
One final modification is suggested for this analysis. A large vertical load remained on the
pump nozzle after the hanger at node 28 was sized and installed by CAESAR II. The
spring selected from the Grinnell hanger table should carry more of the deadweight of the
pipe and valving. The sizing algorithm may be adjusted so that the pump nozzle carries no
load when the program calculates the load to be carried by the spring. This change will
greatly reduce the final nozzle load by sizing a larger spring at 28. To make this change,
enter the Hanger input auxiliary data area. Type in a 5 in the Free Anchor at Node field;
Then move down to Free Code field and select Y from the drop list. With this change,
CAESAR II will disconnect the Y restraint at node 5 while it calculates the deadweight
load carried by the proposed spring at 28.
To invoke the error checker select either File-Start Run - or select the Start Run toolbar.
This data should now process without error. If any errors do occur, carefully read the error
messages and return to the input processor to correct them. If everything looks correct,
allow CAESAR II to create the execution files and return to the Main Menu.
The job is again ready for static analysis. Enter Analysis-Statics from the Main Menu and
run Tutor2 with the same load cases that where created for Tutor. Do this by accepting the
default setting on the Load Case Editor. The Output Processor will be presented once the
analysis is complete.
As previously recommended, the sustained and expansion stresses are first checked to
confirm that they remain below their allowable limits. The hanger selection and the oper-
ating and sustained (installed) restraint summary will be displayed to examine the impact
of this model modification on the pump nozzle loads at node 5. The highest sustained and
expansion stresses are 1708 psi and 5415 psi, respectively; well below the allowable lim-
its. The sustained stresses increased a small amount due to the longer spans between sup-
ports while the expansion stresses show a significant reduction. The added system
flexibility caused this reduction in expansion stress; a good indication that the nozzle loads
9-28 Tutorial B
have dropped as well. Now select the Hanger Table with Text from under the General Com-
puted Results column. The program selected a heavier spring for installation at node 28. In
the last analysis a size 9 spring was selected, now a size 12 is recommended. The spring
now carries 2221 lb. in its hot position. This greater load is the result of the modification
to the spring hanger selection criteria where the pump is “disconnected” when the spring’s
hot load is calculated. Hopefully, the added load-carrying capability of the spring will
reduce the vertical load on the pump nozzle. Be aware that the spring loads can be further
manipulated if the nozzle load needs additional adjustment. Select Operating and Sus-
tained load cases and Restraint Summary to display the restraint summary report. Finally,
to quickly check the effect of the loop on the overall displacement, show the displaced
shape of the piping system in its operating condition. The following figures show the vari-
ous reports referred to above.
Tutorial B 9-29
9-30 Tutorial B
Tutorial B 9-31
The pump discharge nozzle loads at node 5 look much better; revealing the impact of the
change in flexibility at node 40. The loop adds flexibility in the Z direction. The Z force on
the pump fell from 750 lb. to 235 lb. The large operating moment about the X axis and the
target of this re-design dropped from almost 10,000 lb. to 2753 lb. Another interesting
effect of this added flexibility is the increase in the Z moment from -300 ft.lb. to +1541
ft.lb. The pump load in the Y direction exhibits the adjustment to the hanger selection. The
hot load on the pump is -204 lb. and the cold load on the pump is +332 lb. The absolute
magnitude of the pump load could not be much smaller. If necessary, the hanger load
could be adjusted to bring the pump installation load to zero or the pump operating load to
zero. The spring support at node 28 now shows a hot and cold load of 2221 lb. and 2558
lb., respectively. By releasing the anchor in the initial weight analysis the spring carries
the riser load. This load was only 913 lb. in the previous analysis. The extra flexibility has
also changed the support load at node 33. Previously the support load dropped as the pipe
became hot; now the load increases as the pipe heats up. The vessel nozzle loads at node
40 shows a similar pattern of change as the pump nozzle. Most loads drop but there is one
moment (here it’s X) that increases.
Are the nozzle loads OK?
The API 610 processor need not be used to confirm that the discharge nozzle loads are
below their maximum allowed values. Refer back to either of the previous analyses to
quickly locate the individual limits and compare them to the new operating loads on node
5:
9-32 Tutorial B
Direction API Limit Model Results

X (lb.) 1700 136.
Y (lb.) 2200 -204.
Z (lb.) 1400 -236.
RX (ft.lb.) 5200 -2709.
RY (ft.lb.) 3800 -1547.
RZ (ft.lb.) 2600 1543.
Since all six components of the discharge nozzle loads are below their limits, no additional
checks (conditions F.1.2.2. & F.1.2.3.) need be made. The discharge nozzle is no longer
overloaded. The final pump evaluation cannot be made until the suction nozzle loads are
compared with their API 610 limits.
Tutorial B 9-33
Conclusion CAESAR II - Applications Guide
Conclusion
The pump discharge loads are now within their allowable limits. The vessel loads from the
nozzle at node 40 should also be checked to ensure they are not too high. These loads can-
not be compared to a fixed load limit as with the pump. Instead, these loads must be con-
verted to local stresses on the vessel and these stresses compared to their limits as defined
by ASME Section VIII, Division 2. As a very rough guide for evaluating local vessel
stresses, one can check the code defined stress on the pipe connected to the vessel. If those
stresses are below about 6000 psi, the vessel stresses should be OK. Looking at the operat-
ing, sustained, and expansion stresses at node 40, the maximum stress is less than 2500
psi. The vessel loads seem fine. If the stresses are to be checked, the Welding Research
Council Bulletin 107 (WRC 107) can be used to convert the applied forces and moments
to the appropriate local stresses. CAESAR II provides a processor to convert these loads
into WRC 107 stresses and a second processor to combine the different stress categories
(general or local primary membrane stress intensity, primary membrane plus primary
bending stress intensity, and primary plus secondary stress intensity) for comparison with
their design limits.
Final reports should now be made to document this design change. As shown earlier in
this tutorial, the input listing could be generated from the Input Processor or from the Out-
put Processor. It would be wise to include the current status of the program’s default set-
tings in this input echo. A hard copy of a few input plots would also help in defining this
model and analysis. Structural and stress results from the Output Processor will substanti-
ate the current design. Structural output includes the system displacements and restraint
loads for both the operating and installed cases. The code-defined pipe stresses are gener-
ated for the sustained and expansion cases. The hanger report should also be generated
from the Output Menu. The data files for and from this analysis may also be archived with
the hard copy reports. Copy the files Tutor2._a, Tutor2._J, and Tutor._P and Caesar.cfg to
diskette to archive a copy of the CAESAR II input, load case definition, CAESAR II out-
put, and program default settings. Also save the Tutor2.otl file to enable full access to
these CAESAR II files without the need to re-run the analysis. Note that often upon
release of a new version of CAESAR II that archived files will have to be converted to the
new version and subsequently re-analyzed. This is primarily due to frequent format
changes within CAESAR II as new features are added. To avoid this, limited-run users
are encouraged to keep the old version of the software available to them and use newest
version for new jobs. The other files generated for this analysis (Tutor._b, Tutor._n, etc.)
can be deleted from the hard disk without losing any information. These “scratch files” are
produced by the input processor for use in the analysis and can always be regenerated. The
CAESAR II Main Menu selection File-Cleanup/Delete Files can be used to copy and
delete the files generated by CAESAR II.
Any questions or comments about this tutorial may be directed to anyone in the COADE
support staff. COADE may be reached in Houston, Texas at (281)890-4566. Our Fax num-
ber is (281)890-3301. We can also be reach via E-mail at techsupport@coade.com.
9-34 Tutorial B
Index
Numerics C
180 degree return (fitting-to-fitting 90 deg. Can design A4-8
bends) A2-6 Can design, Multiple A4-8
Can design, Single A4-4
A Closely spaced mitered bend A2-8
Acoustic waves A7-29 CNodes A3-6, A3-22, A3-32
Analysis-statics A7-50, A9-28 Coade technical support contact information
Analyzing water hammer loads A7-28 A1-2
Anchors A3-2 Cold spring A6-8
Anchors with displacements A3-3 Combination cases A7-30
Anchors, flexible A3-5 Computation Control tab A4-2
Angle field A2-2 Concentric reducer modeling A6-3
Angle to adjacent bend A2-3 Concentric reducers A6-2
Angular gimbal A5-26 Configuration/setup A7-68
Angular-only gimballed joint A5-27 Configure-setup—geometry A2-3
Archive A8-33 Connect geometry through CNodes A4-12
Axial deflection A5-4 Connecting node displacements A4-10
Connecting nodes A4-10, A7-79
B Constant effort support design A4-5
Ball joints A6-5 Constant effort supports A4-6
Bellows angular stiffness A5-14 Control stops, Lateral A5-17
Bellows ID A5-2 Core piping A6-6, A7-75
Bellows with pressure thrust A5-3 Core piping, Input A7-75
Bellows, Simple A5-2 Cryogenic piping dynamics example A7-36
Bellows, Tied A5-4, A5-8
Bend D
Angle A2-2, A2-3 Deformation A6-6
Auxiliary input A2-4 Discharge nozzle A9-8, A9-22
Definition A2-2 Discontiguous systems A7-79
Radius A2-2 Displacement
Bend Flexibility Factor A2-14 Report A7-16, A7-30
Bends A2-1 Stress range A8-27
Bends, double A2-4 Vector A3-4
Bends, single-flanged A2-4 Displacements, Non-zero A3-3
Bends, stiffened A2-4 DLF spectrum A7-12
Bilinear restraints A3-45 DLF spectrum files A7-23
Bilinear supports A3-45 Double-acting restraint (rotational) A3-18
Bottom-out A4-15 Double-acting restraints A3-17
Bottom-out spring A4-23 Double-acting restraints (translational) A3-17
Break command A9-26 Dual gimbal A5-30
Button Dummy leg on bends, Horizontal A3-40
Get loads from output file A7-86 Dummy leg, Vertical A3-36
Dynamic analysis A7-58
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Dynamic analysis of independent support Flexible anchors A3-5

earthquake excitation A7-36 Flexible anchors with predefined displace-
Dynamic analysis of water hammer loads A7- ments A3-6
20 Flexible nozzle (WRC bulletin 297) A3-8
Flexible nozzle w/ complete vessel model A3-
E 12
Earthquake excitation, Independent support Flexible nozzle w/ predefined displacements
A7-36 A3-11
Eccentric reducer modeling A6-4 Force sets A7-12
Eccentric reducers A6-2 Forces/moments, Conversion to WRC 107 lo-
Eigensolution A7-4 cal axes A7-83
Elbows - different wall thickness A2-13 Free code option A4-13
Elbows, pressure-balanced A5-32 Frequency cutoff A7-4
EQP toolbar A9-10
Equipment report A9-10 G
Example Gas thrust load calculations A7-9
Dynamic analysis A7-58 Generating input, Tutorial A8-5
Dynamic analysis (nureg9) A7-58 Get loads from output
Dynamic analysis of independent support Button A9-9, A9-22
earthquake excitation A7-36 Gimbal joint A5-24
Dynamic analysis of water hammer loads Guides A3-20
A7-20
Dynamic analysis of water hammer loads H
(hammer) A7-20 Hanger
Harmonic analysis A7-2 Between two pipes A4-12
Harmonic analysis (table) A7-2 Data A4-3
Jacketed piping A7-72 Design A4-2, A4-11
Jacketed piping (jacket) A7-72 Design with anchors A4-13
Natural frequency analysis A7-2 Design with anchors in the vicinity A4-13
NEMA SM23 A7-92 Design with support thermal movement
Omega loop modeling A7-66 A4-11
Omega loop modeling (omega) A7-66 Design with user-specified operating load
Relief valve loads A7-7 A4-14
Relief valve loads (relief) A7-7 Sizing algorithm A8-26
Structural analysis A7-47 Supported from vessel A4-10
Structural analysis (frame) A7-47 Hanger assembly, Trapeze A4-8
WRC 107 A7-82 Hanger design, Simple A4-3
Expansion joint rating A5-4, A5-10 Hanger table with text A9-29
Expansion joints A5-1, A5-2, A5-6, A5-8, A5- Hangers A4-1
10 Harmonic
Expansion load case A7-86 Analysis A7-2, A7-4
Expansion stresses A8-27 Force data A7-5
External software lock A8-5 Loads A7-2
Hinge joint, Slotted A5-21, A5-22
F Hinged joint A5-18
File-Cleanup/Delete Files A9-34 Hinges, plastic A3-48
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Horizontal Vessels A5-36 N

Near/Far Point Method A3-36
I NEMA A7-92
Independent support motion A7-58 Nodal degree of freedom A3-3
Input Node fields A2-2
Constant effort supports A4-6 Non-zero displacements A3-3
Data A9-6 Nozzle load summation report A7-97
Review A8-20 Nozzle loads A9-22
Session A8-25 Nozzle results for pt69m A7-96
Structural steel A7-48 Nozzle spreadsheet A3-12
NRC
J Benchmark problems A7-58
Jacket, Input A7-76, A7-80 Spectrum example A7-58
Jacketed pipe A6-6 NRC example NUREG9 A7-58
Jacketed piping A7-72
Jacketed piping systems A7-72 O
Occasional load case A7-86
K Offset element method A3-36
K-factor A2-14 Offset gimbal A5-26
Offset gimbal joint A5-28
L
Old spring A4-9
Lateral deflection A5-4 Old spring redesign A4-9
Layout of nodes A7-73 Omega loop A7-66
Lift-off A4-15
Omega loop modeling A7-66
Limit stops A3-22 On Curvature Method A3-36
Loads, Large A7-72 Operating load, User-specified A4-14
M Output-view animation A7-4
Overview A1-2
Mass participation report A7-14, A7-30
Methods for modeling dummy legs on bends P
A3-36 Pipe and hanger support A4-10
Missing mass correction A7-29 Pipe nominal diameter A2-2
Mitered bend, evenly spaced A2-7 Pipe supported from vessel A4-10
Mitered bend, widely spaced A2-10 Plastic hinges A3-48
Mitered bends A2-7 Predefined displacements A3-6
Miters, closely spaced A2-7 Preparing the drawing A8-3
Model-break A9-26 Pressure
Modeling dummy legs on bends A3-36 Pulses A7-21
Modeling plan A7-73 Thrust A5-2
Modeling reducers A6-2 Wave A7-28
Modeling, Guidelines A9-12 Pressure thrust, Bellows A5-3
Models, Complex A5-4 Pressure-balanced tees and elbows A5-32
Models, Miscellaneous A6-1 Pump discharge loads A9-2
Models, Simple A5-4
R
Reducers A6-2
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Relief Shock spectra A7-58

Valve loads A7-7 Simple "bottomed-out" spring A4-23
Valves A7-10 Simple bellows A5-2
Relief valve example problem setup A7-10 Simple bellows with pressure thrust A5-2
Relief valve loading - output discussion A7-14 Simple hanger design A4-3
Report Single and double flanged bends A2-4
Displacement A7-16, A7-30 Single and double flanged bends or stiffened
Equipment A9-10 bends A2-4
Force A7-30 Single-directional restraint with predefined dis-
Mass Participation A7-14, A7-30 placement A3-26
Restraint A7-30 Single-directional restraints A3-19
Stress A7-30 Singular stiffness matrix A7-80
Restrained weight run A4-13 Skewed double-acting restraint A3-29
Restraint Skewed single-directional restraint A3-31
Report A7-17, A8-37 Slip Joint A5-32
Settlement A3-28 Slip joint A5-24
Restraint and guide, Single-directional A3-27 Slotted hinge joint A5-21, A5-22
Restraint between two pipes A3-32 Slotted hinge joint (comprehensive) A5-22
Restraint between two pipes (use of CNodes) Slotted hinge joint (simple) A5-21
A3-32 Snubbers, static A3-47
Restraint between vessel and pipe models A3- Speed of sound A7-21
33 Spring can characteristics A4-16
Restraint, Single-dimensional A3-26 Spring can models A4-15
Restraint, Single-directional A3-19 Spring can models with “bottom-out” and “lift-
Restraint, Skewed double-acting A3-29 off” capability A4-15
Restraint, Skewed single-directional A3-31 Spring cans w/ friction, Modeling A4-24
Restraint/force/stress reports A7-30 Spring cans with friction A4-24
Restraints A3-1 Spring hanger model with rods A4-19
Restraints on a bend at 30 and 60 degrees A3- Spring hanger model with rods, bottom-out,
35 and lift-off A4-19
Restraints on a bend at 45 degrees A3-34 Spring hangers, Existing A4-7
Restraints, Rotational directional A3-25 Spring hangers, Existing (no design) A4-7
Results A7-45 Spring Rate field A4-9
Rigid Spring, Bottomed-out A4-23
Body motion A7-80 Static analysis A8-26
Rotation rods (basic model), Large A3-42 Static analysis output listing A8-34
Rotation rods (chain supports), Large A3-44 Static results A8-29
Rotation rods (constant effort hangers), Large Static snubbers A3-47
A3-45 Stiffness characteristics A4-15
Rotation rods (spring hangers), Large A3-45 Stress report A7-17
Rotation rods, large A3-42 Structural analysis A7-47
Rotational directional restraints with gaps A3- Structural input files A7-39
25 Structural preprocessor A7-47
Structural steel A7-39
S Suction nozzle A9-7
Segments A7-74, A7-75 Support A1-2
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Support / user assistance A1-2 Universal joint (comprehensive tie rod model)
Sustained load case A7-86 A5-16
Sustained stresses A8-27 Universal joint with lateral control stops A5-17
System overview A8-2 Universal joint with lateral control stops (com-
System redesign A9-25 prehensive tie rod model) A5-17
T V
Tangent intersection point A7-66 Vertical dummy leg on bends A3-36
Technical support A1-2 Vertical leg attachment angle A3-39
Tees, pressure-balanced A5-32 Vertical Vessels A5-33
Thermal support movement A4-11 Vessel, Pipe and hanger supported from A4-10
Tie bar A5-4, A5-15
Tie rod model, Comprehensive A5-17 W
Tied bellows (simple vs. complex model) A5-4 Water hammer A7-21
Tied bellows expansion joint A5-6, A5-8 Water hammer loading - output discussion A7-
Tied bellows expansion joint (complex model) 30
A5-8 Water hammer loads A7-28
Tied bellows expansion joint (simple model) Widely spaced mitered bend A2-10
A5-6 Windows A3-22
Trapeze A4-8 WRC 107 A7-82
Trapeze hanger assembly A4-8 WRC 297 A3-8
Turbine trip A7-20
Tutorial A8-1, A9-1 Y
Tutorial, Generating input A8-5 Yield force A3-48
U Z
Universal expansion joints A5-10 Zero length expansion joint A5-18, A5-21, A5-
Universal expansion joints (simple models) 26
A5-10 Zero weight A5-21
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CAESAR II
Applications Guide
V E R S I O N 4.50
( L A S T R E V I S E D 11/2003 )

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Vertical Dummy Leg on Bends A3-36

Expansion Joints A5-1

Dual Gimbal A5-30

Miscellaneous Models A6-1

Step 4 - Input of Jacket, 1st Half A7-76

Program Support / User Assistance

COADE Technical Support Contact Information

Single and Double Flanged Bends or Stiffened Bends

Example: Flanged Bends

180 Degree Return (Fitting-To-Fitting 90 Deg. Bends)

Example: 180-degree Bend

Closely Spaced Mitered Bend

S < r [ 1 + tan (θ) ]

B31.1 has the additional requirements that:

B- length of the miter segment at the crotch.

Example: Closely spaced miter bend.

Widely Spaced Mitered Bend

S - spacing between miter points along the miter segment centerline.

R - reduced bend radius for widely spaced miters.

Example: Widely Spaced Miter

Assuming closely spaced:

g=37.279 sin 45 deg

Example: Widely Spaced Miter ...Continued

Input for element from Node 5 to Node 10.

Input for element from

Input for element from Node

Elbows - Different Wall Thickness

Example: Thick Elbow

Bend Flexibility Factor

Example: Rigid Anchor at Node 5

Nozzle connection modeled as anchor

Rigid anchor input 0101-C2A

Anchors with Displacements

Up to 9 different displacement vectors (i.e., D1...D9) may be defined.

Example: Anchor with Predefined Displacements

Predefined displacements on an anchor

Anchor displacement input

Example: Flexible Restraints for Nozzle and Shell

Flexible Anchors with Predefined Displacements

Example: Flexible Anchor with Predefined Displacements

The connecting node here is 1005. Connect-

Flexible Nozzle (WRC Bulletin 297)

Example: Schematic of Nozzle and Vessel to be Modeled with WRC 297

Figure 1-5b—WRC297 input for example

Figure 1-5c—WRC297 output for example

Flexible Nozzle with Predefined Displacements

The CAESAR II generated nozzle/vessel flexibilities will be inserted in restraints that

Example: Flexible Nozzle with Predefined Displacements

Displacements defined on vessel node

Flexible Nozzle with Complete Vessel Model

Example: Full WRC 297 Model Schematic

Example: Full WRC 297 and Vessel Model

Pipe entering nozzle WRC 297 auxiliary input 0107-C2A

Example (continued): Full WRC 297 and Vessel Model

Rigid weight is blank (0.0)

Vessel skirt element

WRC 297 results found at end of error checking

Double-Acting Restraints (Translational)

Example: Double-Acting Restraint at Node 55 in the Z Direction

Double-Acting Restraint (Rotational)