Product Sheet

CAESAR II®
The world’s most respected tool for pipe stress analysis
Capabilities: Reduced modeling time
• Static analysis Save time modeling, so you can focus on your stress analysis. Experience superior
usability with List Input grids and functionality that lets you work straight from the
• Dynamic analysis
3D model. Right-click menus and a functional toolbar layout with customization
• Intuitive analysis model creation available lets you work quickly. Integration with CAD design packages lets you
quickly import models, reducing risk for errors and costly iteration time between
• Design tools and wizards CAD and Stress Analysis divisions.
• Load and view plant model

• Comprehensive error checking Advanced graphics

• Robust load case definitions Experience 3D model graphics with fast response times to model actions and
intelligent refreshes. The graphics engine provides real-world representation for
• User-definable reports rigid components, supports and hangers, displacements, rotations, forces and
• Wind and wave analysis moments on the piping model.

• Seismic and support settlement

analysis Robust load case definitions/manipulation
• International piping code support Your customized load case definitions can be imported or exported through
an easy-to-use template. Select to bypass or exclude certain cases from your
• Multiple code editions support analysis to speed up analysis time and focus on the conditions of interest. Use
• ASME B31J SIFs and Flexibilities the Group Edit view to make quick changes to multiple load cases at once. Use the
List view for creating new load cases, filtering and sorting on columns. Automatic
• Spring Can with Friction builder renumbering of load cases upon deletion of cases, with easy review of the impacts
• Extensive material databases on combination cases.

• Steel databases and modeling Direct ASME B31J SIFs and Flexibilities
• Expansion joint databases
The direct implementation of code B31J-2017 in CAESAR II does not require the
• Hanger design and databases use of third-party products for the calculations and application of B31J SIFs and
• Integration with Intergraph Smart® Flexibilities. Only B31J SIFs can be applied without B31J Flexibilities (i.e., setting
3D and CADWorx design solutions k=1), by using the global switch provided in the configuration settings. The new
complete B31J implementation provides a significant improvement in workflow.
• Results export to Microsoft®
ASME B31J is applied when required by the piping code edition and is available to
Excel®, Word and MDB files
optionally apply to any metallic code. Using B31J provides opportunities to reduce
design time, construction costs, analysis time and lifecycle maintenance costs.
Advanced analysis and reporting reports. Analyze your critical flanges and flange assemblies
against the EN-1591 code standard using a similar easy-to-
In addition to the evaluation of a piping system’s response use manager, which automates much of the detailed
to thermal, deadweight and pressure loads, CAESAR II flange input.
analyzes the effects of wind, support settlement, seismic
and wave loads. Nonlinear effects such as support lift- Nuclear industry compliance
off, gap closure and friction are included. Select the
proper springs for supporting systems with large vertical CAESAR II complies with ASME NQA-1 quality assurance
deflections. Select Spring Can with Friction builder for (QA). Subscribe to the CAESAR II QA and Reporting service
automatic modeling of spring can with friction. Multiple to stay fully informed about issues and software changes.
reports modified to account for the B31J SIFs & Flexibilities. This notification service meets U.S. federal requirements 10
Accounts for seismic second-degree flexibility and CFR Part 50 App. B. and 10 CFR Part 21.
bends plasticization. Dynamic capabilities include modal,
harmonic, response spectrum and time history analysis. Codes
Quickly send analysis and time history results to output
reports or the file format of your choice (MDB, Excel, The following are the implemented, more than 35
Word, etc.). international piping codes and calculational variants with
multiple editions and many environmental and equipment
Powerful integration capabilities guidelines.

CapabilitiesCAESAR II offers robust interfacing with Process: ASME B31.J, ASME B31.3, w/ Ch. IX, BS 806, JPI,
CAD-based software, such as CADWorx Plant and HPGSL, EN 13480-1, CODETI
Intergraph Smart® suites, using established industry
formats (such as PCF and Isogen®). This lets you bring in Power: ASME B31.1, B31.9, ASME B31.5, Norwegian TBK-6,
data from other systems, carry it on to integrating solutions EN-13480-3:17/A4:21, STOOMWEZEN, Swedish 1, Swedish 2,
after analysis and track support details. Import structural FDBR
models from software such as CADWorx Structure or
Offshore/Pipelines: ASME B31.4, w/ Ch. XI, and Ch IX, ASME
GT STRUDL®, and account for structural stiffness in the
B31.8, w/ Ch. VIII, CAN Z662, w/ Ch. 11, DNV, PD 8010, Part 1
analysis. CAESAR II combined with GT STRUDL lets you
and 2 , GPTC/Z380, IGE/TD/12, NAVY 505
share load details post-analysis so stress analysis and
civil/structural groups work together without duplicating Nuclear: ASME NC, ASME ND, RCC-M C and D
information and efforts.
FRP: ISO 14692, UKOOA, BS-7159
Comprehensive equipment analysis Equipment/Components: EN-1591, API 560, 610, 661, 617, PD
5500, HEI, NEMA SM23, B31G, WRC 107/537/297, AISC, EJMA
Associate multiple load conditions and multiple types
of equipment in the Equipment Manager, which has Environmental: ASCE 7, NBC, IBC, UBC, EN 1991 GB 50009,
connectivity to load cases used in your piping analysis. CEC Sismo, Mexico NBR 6123, IS 875, BS 6399, As/Nzs 1170,
Experience a user-friendly interface and comprehensive KHK L1 and L2, B31.1 App II

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