Computer program SUPAN: a post processor for the analysis of beam type piping supports

Technical Report · Tue Apr 03 04:00:00 EST 1979

OSTI ID:6259085

Nitzel, M E

Beam-type piping supports may be fabricated from structural members with various cross sectional geometries for situations where standard vendor piping supports may not be adequate or economical. The analysis of these supports in conformance to ASME Code rules is often tedious and time consuming due to the complex loading conditions and numerous support geometries often encountered. Computer program SUPAN has been developed to facilitate the efficient analysis of a large number of supports subject to multiple loading and service conditions. The capabilities of the SUPAN computer program are described. A general discussion of ASME Code requirements and the methodology used for stress calculations is presented. A description of the calculational flow through the program with discussions of program input, output, and programmed error messages is included. Program assets and advantages include increased analyst efficiency, ease of operation, low cost and run times, automated data checking, and tabular output for inclusion in reports.

• Research Organization: Idaho National Engineering Lab., Idaho Falls (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-07-1570
• OSTI ID: 6259085
• Report Number(s): RE-A-79-051
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

42 ENGINEERING
420200* -- Engineering-- Facilities
Equipment
& Techniques
COMPUTER CODES
DATA
DATA COMPILATION
DATA FORMS
INFORMATION
MECHANICAL STRUCTURES
NUMERICAL DATA
PIPES
S CODES
STRESS ANALYSIS
SUPPORTS
TABLES