Bend Rules Definition Table

This section describes the Bend Rules and how you can customize them.

The following topics are discussed:

Overview

This section provides a brief overview of the Bend Rules.

The bend rules definition table allows you to create links between Fluid Systems Design piping/tubing and knowledge rules.

In Project Resource Management, this definition table should be assigned to:

The Bend Rules Definition Table item in the resource table of Piping/Tubing Design Resources.

Rule Customization

This section describes the customization options of the Bend Rules.

A typical Bend Rules Definition Table is shown below.

To customize the table, enter a line in the spreadsheet for each standard and nominal size in every material that you use.

Parameter Type Importance Description
V_Standard String Required Used for filtering
DS_Material String Required Used for filtering
V_NominalSize String Required Used for filtering
V_OutsideDiameter Number    
V_WallThickness Number    
V_Rating String    
DS_BendRadius Number Optional  
DS_MinTangentLength Number    
DS_MinGripLength Number    
DS_MachineNumber String    

Sample Resource File

This section explains where to find the sample resource file.

The default location of XXX_XXX_BendingRules.xls is

..\startup\EquipmentAndSystems\Piping\Specification\

and then the relevant specification, such as SS150R.