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CAESAR II Users Guide (2019 Service Pack 1)

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CAESAR II Version
11.0 (2019)

Specifies the three components of the force and the three components of the moment for the load limits.

Forces - Typical units (depending on your unit system):

  • lb

  • N

Moments - Typical units (depending on your unit system):

  • in•lb

  • Nm

The load limits are based on the local coordinate system ABC, where: axis A is defined by the current element (From to To is positive), axis B is defined by the reference vector, and axis C is the cross product of A and B (the right-hand rule). For more information on the use of these limits (Fal, Fbl, Fcl, Mal, Mbl, Mcl), see Comparison Method.

A

Pipe/nozzle axis

B

Major equipment axis (the longitudinal direction of a vessel, or the pump shaft direction.)

C

Other perpendicular direction.