CAESAR II® is stress analysis software used for the mechanical design and analysis of piping systems. You can create a model of the piping system and define the loading conditions imposed on the system. With this input, the software produces results in the form of displacements, loads, and stresses throughout the system. Additionally, the software compares these results to limits specified by recognized codes and standards.
What are the applications of CAESAR II?
CAESAR II is most often used for the mechanical design of new piping systems. Loads, displacements, and stresses can be estimated through analysis of the piping model. The software incorporates many of the limitations placed on these systems and their attached equipment. These limits are typically specified by engineering bodies (such as the ASME B31 committees, ASME Section VIII, and the Welding Research Council) or by manufacturers of piping-related equipment (API, NEMA, or EJMA).
Hot piping systems present a unique problem to the mechanical engineer. These irregular structures experience great thermal strain that must be absorbed by the piping, supports, and attached equipment. These structures must be stiff enough to support their own weight but flexible enough to accept thermal growth.
CAESAR II is not limited to thermal analysis of piping systems. The software also has the capability of modeling and analyzing the full range of static and dynamic loads, making it valuable in troubleshooting or redesigning existing systems. You can determine the cause of failure or evaluate the severity of unanticipated operating conditions such as fluid to piping interaction or mechanical vibration caused by rotating equipment.
Why is CAESAR II different from other pipe stress software?
Our staff of experienced pipe stress engineers are involved in software development, software support, and training. This approach has produced software that most closely fits the requirements of the pipe stress industry. CAESAR II provides a wide range of modeling and analysis capabilities while still allowing simple system analysis. You can tailor your installation through customized default settings and customized databases. Comprehensive input graphics confirm the model construction before analysis. The software's interactive output processor presents quick results and comprehensive reports. CAESAR II uses standard analysis guidelines and provides the latest recognized standards for these analyses.
CAESAR II also offers interaction with CADWorx® Plant, Hexagon PPM's AutoCAD®-based design and drafting system for creating orthographic, isometric, and 3D piping drawings. The two-way-link automatically generates stress analysis models of piping layouts or creates stress isometrics from CAESAR II models.
CAESAR II is a field-proven engineering analysis application. It is a widely recognized product with a large customer base and an excellent support and development record.
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