To Insert Curved Part-Based Pressure Network Segments

You can insert curved segments when using either the Pipes & Bends or the Pipes Only pressure network layout options. A curved segment can represent flexible pipe (when the pressure pipe part has a Minimum Flex Radius greater than zero), or it can represent a series of rigid, straight pipes (when the pressure pipe part has a Minimum Flex Radius of zero).

The Run Design Check command can validate both of these types of curved pipe segments using the Radius of Curvature validation check. When the Minimum Flex Radius of the part is zero, the Radius of Curvature validation option in the Run Design Check command calculates an effective radius from the lay length and allowable deflection for the part as defined in the part catalog. This is the Minimum Effective Radius. If the radius of the curve that you insert into the drawing is smaller than the Minimum Effective Radius, the Run Design Check command reports a violation.

1. On the Prospector tab in the Toolspace, right-click Pressure Networks and select Create Pressure Pipe Network by Layout.
2. Use the Create Pressure Network dialog box to specify the pressure network name, the parts list, reference objects, layers, and label styles.
3. Click OK to display the Pressure Network Plan Layout ribbon.
4. On the Pressure Network Plan Layout ribbon tab, select the pressure pipe size and material.
5. Select either the Pipes & Bends or Pipes Only layout modes.
6. Select the first point in the pressure network.
7. At the Command line, enter C for Curve.
8. Specify the second curve point and the end curve point.