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CAESAR II Users Guide

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Specifies the type of Bourdon pressure effect used. The Bourdon effect causes straight pipe to elongate and bends to open translationally along a line connecting the curvature end points. If the Bourdon effect is disabled, there will be no global displacements due to pressure.

  • None - Disables the Bourdon effect. There will be no global displacements due to pressure.

  • Trans Only - Includes only translation effects (Bourdon Pressure Option #1).

  • Trans + Rot - Includes translational and rotational effects on bends. This option may apply for bends that are formed or rolled from straight pipe, where the bend-cross section will be slightly oval due to the bending process. (Bourdon Pressure Option #2)

  • For straight pipe, Bourdon Pressure Option #1 is the same as Bourdon Pressure Option #2. For elbows, Bourdon Pressure Option #1 should apply for forged and welded fittings where the bend cross-section can be considered essentially circular.

  • The Bourdon effect (Trans only) is always considered for FRP pipe, regardless of the setting of New Job Bourdon Pressure.