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CAESAR II 2016 (8.00) delivers a number of updates for the latest
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Technical Updates

The following technical changes were made for this release, which may Other CAESAR II Success Stories
affect the numeric results:

Updated the calculations for jobs using the B31.3 2012 code standard to Product Resources
use the Axial SIF (ia) value for any non-bend elements, unless you do
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not specify an Axial SIF (ia) value. When you leave the Axial SIF (ia)
value blank, the software uses the Out-Plane SIF (io) value. Nuclear Industry Capabilities
Revised the calculations for wind loads using ASCE 2010 or IBC 2012 ISO 9001 Compliance
to include a 0.6 factor when setting up load cases. Refer to each wind
code standard, and ensure the wind speed is in accordance with the Trial Software and Demos
specified wind design code. Prices, Brochures and Fact Sheets
Corrected the B31.1/B31.3 Verified Welding/Contour Tees
configuration setting to only apply this constant for tee flexibilities with News Releases
B31.1 and B31.3 jobs and not jobs specified for EN-13480. Detailed Enhancement List
Revised the allowable stress values in the materials file, cmat.BIN, for
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materials with ASME B31.3 2012 allowable stress values.
Corrected calculations for sand/gravel soil models using the American FAQs, Articles, Tips
Lifetime Alliance (ALA) model type when the height/diameter ratio
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exceeds the valid range of the ALA equations. The software now limits
the height/diameter ratio to less than or equal to 20 for yield loads at 40- Discussion Forums
to 45-degree angles. In addition, to prevent negative coefficient values,
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CAESAR II now calculates the coefficient value “e” for 40- to 45-degree
angles as a positive value, which is different from the code standard.

Interface Enhancements

The following are the new features in this version.

Piping Code Updates

ASME B31.1, 2014 Edition

ASME B31.3, 2014 Edition (CR-TX-10721), including the following

changes:
Addressed the code standard requirement to consider sustained (and
occasional) stress in all support conditions. New static load cases,
called alternate sustained or alternate occasional cases, depend upon

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condition addresses systems where non-linear supports are active in

some operating conditions and inactive in others. The alternate support
condition is indicated using the new Alternate SUS/OCC check box on
the Static Analysis - Load Case Editor. For more information, see
Understanding Alternate Sustained (SUS) and Alternate Occasional
(OCC) Load Cases in the CAESAR II User's Guide or the Help.
Added two new load case templates (.tpl files) for the software to use
when recommending load cases, which include support for the alternate
sustained (SUS) load conditions. The modified template files include:
LOAD.TPL - the updated default load case template, which
recommends alternate sustained load cases for jobs including B31.3
code.
LOAD_EXP.TPL - includes all expansion load cases between different
operating conditions. (This was the default template in CAESAR II
2014.)
LOAD_ALT.TPL - includes all expansion and alternate SUS load cases
for all available piping codes, except IGE/TD/12.
Resolved an issue where the software was not acquiring the HGR stress
type for the first load case when it applied recommended load cases for
jobs with hanger design and multiple temperatures.
Updated B31.3 materials, including changes to expansion coefficients
(Ec), weld reduction factors (W), and elastic modulus (EM) values.
Updated allowable stress values for material 341 (A789 S32750) and
342 (A790 S32750). Corrected low temperature allowable values to
match the code standard.
Moved the B31.3 Implement Appendix P configuration setting from
SIFs and Stresses > Code Specific Settings to SIFs and Stresses >
Legacy Settings as the Appendix P was removed and some of its
requirements were merged into the body of the B31.3 code standard.
Added appropriate warnings and notes to the error checking module and
the output reports to account for the code updates.
ASME B31.8, 2014 Edition, including a small revision to the biaxial state
of stress formula (Sc), according to code Paragraph 833.4. You can find
this formula in the CAESAR II Quick Reference Guide.
ASME B31.9, 2014 Edition

Wind/Seismic Code Updates

NBC Wind Code Standard, 2010 Edition
NBC Seismic Code Standard, 2010 Edition
ASCE 7 Wind Code Standard, 2010 Edition and IBC Wind Code
Standard, 2012 Edition. Includes a change in the wind load reduction
factor. You must now enter a 0.6 wind design factor in wind load values
and use the wind speed for the appropriate code standard. (Completed
portions in CAESAR II 2014 SP3)
ASCE 7 Seismic Code Standard, 2010 Edition and IBC Seismic Code
Standards, 2012 Edition. (Completed in CAESAR II 2014, Service Pack
2.)

Equipment Code Updates

API 560, 4th Edition (CR-TX-11947, CR-TX-13176)
API 610, 11th Edition (CR-TX-792, CR-TX-13178)
API 617, 8th Edition (CR-TX-4365, CR-TX-4366)
API 661, 7th Edition (CR-TX-11949, CR-TX-13177)

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Added hanger data for the following hanger manufacturers: Hesterberg,

Unison, Spring Supports Mfg. Co., Senior, and Wookwang. Also, revised
the listing of the manufacturer formerly known as Flexider, to CASTIM
2000.
Improved the Classic Piping Input to display a Pressure 3 value on the
interface. Previously, this third pressure value was only accessible by
clicking >> to open the extended dialog box. Now, you can type three
sets of temperatures and pressures without having to open a separate
dialog box.

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Added easier access to third-party tools for better modeling and
evaluation from the CAESAR II main menu to generate more accurate
SIFs and K factors. Compare multiple file results, assess the sensitivity
of your model elements, and evaluate nozzle/branch connections with
NozzlePRO.

Load Case Editor

Redesigned the Static Analysis - Load Case Editor to improve the
user's experience and add more robust functionality when creating and
revising load cases for analysis.
Changes included the following features:
Removed the Load Case Options tab and merged all options to one
List view.
Improved and enhanced the List view – Easier scrolling and viewing
options, as well as filtering on columns, drag-and-drop capabilities, and
easier manipulation of load cases.
Added a Group Edit view - select and change values on multiple load
cases simultaneously.
Improved the organization and groupings of input boxes on the Wind
Loads and Wave Loads tabs to improve the usability.
Updated user documentation.

Distance Measurements
Added functionality so you can minimize the Distance dialog box while
remaining in measuring mode in the piping input. Perform multiple
measurements around a model continually without the dialog box
blocking any of the model. When you exit the dialog box, the software
exits measuring mode and returns you to the previous operator. Also,
revised the layout to improve the usability of the dialog box, improved
snapping in the Line Drawing (single line) mode, and increased the
default font size setting for distance measurement labels on the model
for ease of reading.
Updated the Snap To Nearest Node functionality when measuring from
piping elements to other DWG piping objects, such as imported
CADWorx models.
Added the ability to measure multiple distances in the Distance dialog
box and see all of your measurements at once. Press CTRL+click while
measuring distances along a line of pipe, and the software retains and
displays all the measurements you have made.

3D Model/Graphics
Added rotation functionality for S3D or SPR graphics (VUE) model when
importing it into CAESAR II using the S3D/SPR Model option in the

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S3D or SPR model from the Load S3D/SPR Model dialog box.
Enhanced the S3D/SPR Model functionality so you can now open
zipped VUE files (ZVFs) and Stitched VUE files (SVFs) from the Load
S3D/SPR Model dialog box.
Added the ability to filter by line numbers from the 3D Plot (Options >
Graphical Output) in the Static Output Processor.
Improved the speed of modeling with new single- and multiple
element-level right-click menus containing frequently-used commands.
Select a single element on the model and right-click to access the
Element context menu, which includes typical actions performed on
elements, restraints, and rigids (such as valve/flanges).
Select multiple elements on the model and right-click to access the
Block Operations context menu, which lets you perform group
operations such as rotate, delete, duplicate, renumber, and so forth, on
a block of elements.
Improved model entry time by revising the software to return the cursor
to the next logical action in the piping input after you select one of the
right-click menu options.
Added the ability to view only node names on the 3D model by selecting
a new option on the Node Number drop-down box in the piping input.
The Names Only option applies to whatever other node numbering
option you have selected. For example, if you select to see Anchors on
the model and you select Names Only, you see only those anchors with
node names and no anchor node numbers. If you select All, you will see
all node names specified for anchors, hangers, and restraints, but none
of the node numbers for those elements. The software defaults to
showing both node names and node numbers.

User Interface
Updated the look of the CAESAR II splash screen that appears when
launching the software to the latest Intergraph standards. Also updated
the CAESAR II icon to the new Intergraph style.

Documentation/Help
Updated the CAESAR II Quick Reference Guide with dates and
information for all piping and wind/seismic code editions supported in
CAESAR II 2016.
Updated portions of the user documentation to the latest Intergraph
PPM standards for formats, which included adding more white space
and indentation for field property formats.
Added a comprehensive glossary of terms to the CAESAR II User's
Guide to improve understanding of the documentation.
Updated the software to call the .chm-based help when you press F1 in
the Material Database Editor, Accounting, Change Model Units, and
Create/Review Units modules. Previously, these modules displayed in a
text-based help dialog box.

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