CAESAR II 2014 (7) - Build Summary (Document #: C2_B102)

Released - April 21, 2014 7.00.00

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CAESAR II Version 2014 (version 7.00)

The following corrections and Technical changes are included in this release.

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==================== CORRECTIONS =======================================

Piping Code and Material Database Updates

- Updated the minimum wall thickness equation for ASME B31.8 Chapter VIII to
consider the longitudinal Joint efficiency (using eff input field) (TR-TX-8563)
- Revised the calculations for SIFs in non-corroded conditions when the CODETI
piping code is selected, based on clarification from French Code Committee. (TR-
TX-8693)
- Added thermal expansion coefficient values for the material, A333 7 when using
the ASME B31.3 code. (TR-TX-3710)
- Resolved an issue in Structural Input where the software did not process UNIF
values as gravitational multipliers (G loads) after you added the GLOAD command
into the input stream. The software uses the gravitational multiplier (G load)
value for all UNIF values when you add the GLOAD command into the input stream.
(TX-TR-9573)

Modeling and Usability

Completed many minor usability enhancements based on customer feedback. ( CR-TX-
8352, TR-TX-9155)
- Updated the software to save piping input layout changes (to the toolbars, lists,
and tearable dialog boxes) upon closing piping input module without analyzing the
file.
- Improved the software to display of the fatigue cycle life curve data.
- Corrected the list view to show pressure units for a flange rating instead of
stress units.
- Corrected the text for various tool tips.
- Changed the software to not display tool tips on the model by default. You can
turn on tool tips on in the 3D model by right-clicking in the 3D model and
selecting Show Tooltips.
- Increased the default memory used in the Configuration Editor from 12 to 32 MB.
- Changed the default value in the Block Rotate dialog box to About Y-axis (was
formerly About X-axis).
- Fix an issue with the Reset Toolbar Layout option in the Tools menu of the
Classic Piping Input dialog box. (TR-TX-4761)

Interoperability
- Resolved an issue when converting a PDS neutral file to a CAESAR II input file,
which involved file memory allocation. (TR-TX-5254, DM-TX-8978)

Graphics
- Resolved an issue where the software did not display lengths in the 3D model when
using the Line Drawing view in piping input. (TR-TX-1267)
- Fixed issue where software inconsistently handled some configuration settings
with regards to graphics. (TR-TX-5631)
- Fixed an issue where the Show Node Numbers option did not work when viewing only
anchors, only hangers, or only restraints in a model. (TR-TX-8695)
- Resolved issue where the graphics visibility Range function wasnt working in the
Line Drawing view on the 3D model in piping input. (TR-TX-5187)
- Resolved issue where element lengths were not visible in the Generate Stress
Isometrics (CAESAR II Isogen module).(TR-TX-5169)
- Fixed an issue in Generate Stress Isometrics (CAESAR II Isogen module) where the
software did not clear the annotations added to the model when you selected
StressIso>Reset Annotation unless you closed the model and reopened it. (TR-TX-
5209)
- Improved the File>Save as Graphics Image option to save the Plot Settings legend
with the 3D model. Previously, the software saved the 3D model only, without the
legend to indicate what various colors mean on the model. (TX-TR-8553)
- Enlarged the 3D Compass (axis) to make it easier to see in printed reports. (CR-
TX-8580)

CAESAR II General
- Resolved some issues with Recent option on the File tab in the CAESAR II main
menu. Also, synchronized the Recent file list between the various modules. (TR-TX-
8871)
- Added more descriptive warning for Error 355 (TR-TX-9080)

Documentation/Help
- Reviewed and updated the Tip of the Day with new tips and removed outdated
information. (TR-TX-3098)
- Removed a reference to negative stiffness values in bi-linear restraints from the
Users Guide. (CR-TX-8698)

==================== Technical Changes =====================================

Note: The following list details changes to CAESAR II 2014 (Version 7.00), which
may affect the numeric results:

- Added a new equation for calculating expansion stress cases with new SIF and
index values to support the 2012 Edition of the ASME B31.3 code.
- Addressed bend pressure stiffening and changed the longitudinal pressure stress
equation, among other revisions to support the 2012 Edition of the EN 13480 code.
- Updated the minimum wall thickness equation for ASME B31.8 Chapter VIII to
consider the longitudinal joint efficiency (using Eff input box).
- Updated the ASME B31.8 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.
- Revised the calculations for SIFs in non-corroded conditions when the CODETI
piping code is selected, based on clarification from French Code Committee.
- 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.
- Resolved an issue in Structural Input where the software did not process UNIF
values as gravitational multipliers (G loads) after you added the GLOAD command
into the input stream. The software uses the gravitational multiplier (G load)
value for all UNIF values when you add the GLOAD command into the input stream.
(TX-TR-9573)