Non-pressure loads

• Weight management
  In NextGen there are multiple options to manage the weight of the equipment accurately.
• Wind load definition
  In NextGen it is possible to calculate the wind profile automatically using standards such as Eurocodes, ASCE, UBC or define a custom profile.
• External actions for the vessel support calculation
  It is possible to define various actions when checking the vessel's support
• Period of vibration of items supported by brackets or rings
  Period of vibration of items supported by brackets or rings
• Run a FEM analysis of a nozzle with NozzlePRO from NextGen
  The positioning of some nozzles can be critical with an approach based solely on Design By Formulae: NozzlePRO offers an easily approachable Design By Analysis approach
• How to validate an attachment (nozzle or support) according to WRC 107, WRC 537 o WRC 297
  How to validate an attachment (nozzle or support) according to WRC 107, WRC 537 o WRC 297
• Version 2019.3, WRC module updates
  We've updated the WRC module in version 2019.3; in this article we take a look at what's changed.
• Use of customized Excel files to define the WRC loads on nozzles
  An Excel file can be used to define custom nozzle loads
• Local loads transformation
  Local loads transformation
• Simplified fatigue assessment according to EN13445-3 Clause 17 and AD 2000 S 1
  Simplified fatigue assessment according to EN13445-3 Clause 17
• Detailed fatigue assessment according to EN 13445-3 Clause 18 and AD 2000 S 2
  How to perform fatigue analysis with the detailed approach proposed in EN 13445 Clause 18 and AD 2000 S 2
• Erection of vertical vessels
  Erection of vertical vessels
• Updates to simplified fatigue assessment in Clause 17 according to EN 13445-3 2014, Amendment 5
  An overview of the fatigue calculation changes introduced in Amendment 5 to EN 13445-3 2014 Edition
• Considerations on the verification of saddles according to the Zick method
  This article expresses our position regarding the dimensions b and b1 in the calculation of saddles according to the Zick method
• ASME Code Case 2901, Division 1 UG-44(b) and Division 2 4.16.12
  Implementation in NextGen of ASME Code Case 2901 and subsequent paragraphs Division 1 UG-44(b) and Division 2 4.16.12
• Bolt torque calculation for flanges
  How to enable and manage the optional bolt torque calculation available for flanges
• Structural calculation of supports using load combinations
  Structural calculation of supports using load combinations

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