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  • Updated to support the following piping code and material database updates:

    • ASME B31.1 code, 2012 Edition. This work included material property updates.

    • ASME B31.3 code, 2012 Edition. This work included a new equation for calculating expansion stress cases with new SIF and index values. Extended the content for the ASME B31.3 code update and B163 to 1400F.

    • ASME B31.8 code, 2012 Edition. Updated the code interpretation to use either of the two combined biaxial stress equations for restrained pipe, as referred to in Paragraph 833.4, instead of using the maximum of the two. You can specify this using the Yield Stress Criterion configuration setting in the SIFs and Stresses section of the Configuration Editor.

    • ASME B31.5 code, 2013 Edition.

    • EN 13480 code, 2012 Edition. This work included addressing bend pressure stiffening and changes to the longitudinal pressure stress equation, among other revisions.

    • ASME Section VIII, Div. 2, 2013 Edition. Added fatigue curves as per this edition.

    • Updated the Material database, as required for piping code updates.

    • Updated the flange rating for in-line flange checks per EN 1092-1:2013 and ANSI B16.5 2009.

    • Added support for ANSI 16.5 2009 metric flange ratings.

  • Addressed modeling and user interface issues, including:

    • Enabled quick global property changes (such as for temperature and pressure) from the Legend dialog box in the 3D model.

    • Enhanced the Distance command to measure between two points in the 3D model without requiring the input of node numbers.

    • Added a new Global menu in piping input, which includes the Block commands. These commands are also accessible through the Block Operations toolbar and the right-click context menu from the List>Elements dialog box.

    • Addressed graphics issues and other minor usability enhancements based on customer feedback.

    • Enhanced the Structural Steel Wizard to display units for various input fields, added more tool bar icons and enhanced input grid usability.

  • Improved static and dynamic analysis in the following areas:

    • Revised the Static Analysis (Load Case Editor) to automatically recommend Expansion (EXP) stress range load cases for better coverage of multiple operating conditions.

    • Provided an option for users to select the allowable corresponding to temperature for that particular Occasional (OCC) load case for B31.3 jobs.

    • Added support for in-line flange check evaluations for MAX and ABS load case combinations.

  • Added improvements to functions that work with other interfaces, including:

    • Added the ability to import multiple supports at the same location from the Import PCF or Intergraph Smart 3D PCF interfaces.

    • Enhanced the hanger table for support design with LISEGA’s LICAD software in the Data Export Wizard (Export to MS Access)

  • Improved several areas in output/post-processing, including:

    • Added output filters for flanges so that you can identify the most overstressed flanges.

    • Updated the software to show the actual Stress Indices (I) that are used for sustained and occasional static load cases for ASME B31.3 code.

    • Updated the Generate Stress Isometrics (CAESAR II Isogen module) with I-Configure 2014 (5.0).

  • Updated the user documentation in the following areas:

    • Updated the Quick Reference Guide with dates and information for all piping code updates made in CAESAR II 2014.

    • Updated the F1 help in the Static Output Processor.