Software validation and ASME PTB test cases

NextGen software is continuously tested to ensure the consistency and correctness of its results, as well as the proper functioning of the user interface. For the American ASME codes, test cases provided directly by the standard are also available, with which NextGen is verified.

Access to validation documents

Within your download area, accessible from the side menu via the "Files" item, you can consult and download the software validations.

These documents contain certificates from Sant'Ambrogio that confirm the execution of tests, both automatic and manual, on the version of the software provided.

In the case of the ASME code, the verifications also take into account the test cases provided by ASME itself in the PTB volumes of the ASME BPVC.

Access to PTB examples in the form of calculation reports

As a further guarantee of the calculations performed by NextGen, through the Help menu it is possible to access the calculation reports provided with the software, relating to the test cases of ASME VIII Div. 1 and Div. 2, respectively PTB-4 and PTB-3

Clicking on the button will take you to the folder on your disk containing the list of files in PDF format, freely available for consultation.

Some cases may contain initial notes, which present considerations made by Sant'Ambrogio during the execution of the test with NextGen.

Access to PTB examples in .SIT format, which can be consulted and modified by the user

Starting with NextGen version 2025.0, Sant'Ambrogio makes available to its users the .SIT files of all PTB test cases performed during the program validation phase.

These files can be downloaded from your user area.