Today we announce the availability of two new courses for users of AutoPLANT Modeler. The courses were created for Piping Designers using AutoPLANT Modeler. The courses teach the user how to route pipeline and raceway, how to add pipeline components and how to use Piping Tools. In 3 hours, a user can quickly expand their knowledge of AutoPLANT Modeler.
The new courses are:
Routing Pipelines and Raceway
Adding Pipeline Components and Piping...(read more)![]()
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Announcing new courses within the Modeling for Piping Designers Learning Path
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Version 26 is here!
The Bentley Hevacomp team are very pleased to announce the new release of Bentley Hevacomp. For the record, this officially goes by the name of Bentley Hevacomp V8i (v26) but we're more than happy to call it v26.
There have been a number of changes and fixes in this release. A couple of the more notable being the inclusion of BS-EN 806-3 in the Netsys (pipe sizing) program, which now gives you two methods of specifying loading units for your outlets, and of course, there is the eagerly awaited update to the PartL calculation with the inclusion of the 2013 regulations in Design Database.
There are a couple of things to take note of:
For Netsys:
- An existing (v25) Netsys project will be loaded with the BS:6700 method of specifying loading units selected. If you change this to BE-EN 806-3 then you will need to recalculate your project to see the new results
For Design Database/PartL:
- Bentley Hevacomp V8i (v26) only contains the 2013 calculation method. If you need to run a 2010 (or even a 2006) PartL for any reason, then you will need to do this in v25. Bentley Hevacomp V8i (v25) and Bentley Hevacomp V8i (v26) can sit happily alongside each other on your computer with no issues.
Finally for Design Database users:
- When changes such as introducing a new calculation method are made to the software, this also includes changes to the format of the project. As always, we allow older projects to be brought into the newer software, but we cannot then let the updated project be taken back into the older version of the software. The very first time you bring a v25 project into the v26 software a backup folder is created in your project folder called "Version 25 backup" - this contains a full copy of your project in its v25 state, so if needs be you can use this folder to create a master v25 project alongside your v26 project.
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Gaming Vs Civil Engineering
Being an avid ex-gamer (ex = I am married with kids now) and present product manager for engineering analysis and design software, every day I think of one thing; when will the engineering disciplines start using gaming technology?
For those who know Tetris or Snake as only existing games (no offense, these games rock!!!)
Just to give some perspective, in 2007, consumer spending on games and accessories was9.5$ billion and in 2013, it had raised to 21.53$ billion. So it is one of most rapidly evolving sector with tons of innovation.
To compare it with the Civil engineering design software revenue; my estimated combined revenue of civil engineering software from Bentley, Autodesk, AVEVA, Trimble etc. will not exceed 7$ billion. Growth in civil engineering is nowhere near the gaming industry.
To me, these are the advantages that the gaming industry has;
- Lot of cash to spend on research
- Attract best computer science talent
- Extremely competitive, so everyone is forced to come up with the next cool thing
- Younger user base, which is very acceptable to radical changes
In above aspects, civil engineering software industry is definately not neck to neck to the gaming industry. Interestingly, while developing new games, gaming industry solves many civil engineering problems. Gaming industry has own physics engines which can process thousands if not hundreds of thousands (depending on machine it is running on) particles/rigid bodies per frame. For example, NVIDIA PhysX FleX offers, unified solver for effects, rigid/deformable bodies, phase transition, particle, fluids, gravity control etc.
Check out the video on PhysX FleX
(Please visit the site to view this video)
Civil engineering needs many of these advanced techniques. You may ask, aren't existing civil engineering software good enough? May be they are good for the kind of tasks engineers currently perform, but why not take it further? If civil engineering and gaming industry start working together, wherein core engine is developed by gaming industry, and the applications are developed by the civil engineering industry, we will enter a new era.
Imagine a detailed computer model of Los Angles downtown subjected to various calamities like tsunami, earthquake, fires etc. and the city officials being able to come up with various action plans addressing this complex scenario. Each building will react differently to different forces based on its structural design, years in operations, interior details etc. Structural engineers will be able to perform complex analysis like 3 dimensional fire spread and design structures accordingly within a short time.
Definitely civil engineering is already moving ahead with the use cases that I talked above, but teaming up with gaming industry will give it, say a nitro-booster.
Check out the original article and interesting comments from LinkedIn
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Be Inspired Anmeldeprozess
Wir freuen uns auf zahlreiche Be Inspired Projekte aus Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz.
Hier sind einige wichtige Informationen, um Ihnen die Be Inspired Projekt-Einreichung so einfach wie möglich zu machen:
- Das Anmeldeportal ist in Deutscher Sprache verfügbar
- Anmeldung ist in mehreren Schritten möglich
- Anmeldeschluss ist der 10. Juli
So funktioniert die Anmeldung:
1) Melden Sie sich hier an. Hier können Sie die Fragen des Online-Anmeldeformulars vorab ansehen.
2) Beantworten Sie einige Fragen zu Ihrem Projekt
3) Wir benötigen 3 Bilder in Druckauflösung
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Aanmaken uitzetpunten - Bentley Map XFM schema
egnaaRegelmatig komt de vraag binnen of het mogelijk is om uitzetbestanden aan te maken. In deze uitzetbestanden moeten de XY coordinaten voorkomen en een puntnummer.
M.b.v. bijgevoegd XFM schema is het mogelijk om punten te plaatsen, een nummer en type mee te geven. Tijdens het plaatsen worden de X en Y kolom automatisch gevuld.
Export naar csv is mogelijk via de databrowser of via Map Interoperability menu. Om export te vereenvoudigen is dit in het menu gebracht.
Bij vragen of opmerkingen kunt u contact opnemen met Marc.Rietman@Bentley.com
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TMC of STL User Group Meeting July 10th!
Join the TMC of STL User Group for it's meetingon July 10th, 2014!
The meeting will start at 6:30 pm at Ameren UE, 1901 Choteau, St Louis, MO.
Dave Mayer will be doing a virtual presentation on "Displaying Point Shapefiles in Microstation" and be giving a quick refresher on how Microstation can reference shapefiles.
Please email Mike Brown if you plan on attending so the user group can get you in, past security and also plan for enough food.
Mike Brown: mike.brown@parsons.com.
Don't miss this opportunity!
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Why should I submit?
The better question is - why wouldn't you submit?
Nominating your project for the Be Inspired awards opens the door for your organization and your project to celebrate your achievements and boost your global profile. Here are five great ideas for why your organization should submit today :
Gain Global Recognition – Your architecture or engineering infrastructure project can be profiled in Bentley’s The Year in Infrastructure...(read more)![]()
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Heute: Bentley Advantage Veranstaltung in Wiesbaden
Gleich gehts los auf der Bentley Advantage DACH Veranstaltung in Wiesbaden.
Wir freuen uns auf einen spannenden Tag mit zahlreichen Vorträgen, Praxisbeispielen und Erfahrungsaustausch.
Gerne können Sie uns hier Ihr Feedback zur Veranstaltung, Fragen und Anregungen mitteilen. Bitte einfach die Kommentar-Funktion benutzen.
viele Grüße
Das Bentley Team in Wiesbaden
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Bentley AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries 5 (v09.06.00.19) - Polish
Bentley AutoPIPE V8i is a stand-alone, engineering application for the calculation of piping stresses, fatigue stresses, fluid transient, bowing or thermal transient analysis, flange or pipe support design, and equipment nozzle loading analysis under static and dynamic loading conditions. In addition to 24 piping codes, AutoPIPE incorporates ASME, JSME, British Standard, European, API, NEMA, ANSI, ASCE, AISC, UBC, GOST and WRC guidelines and design limits to provide a comprehensive analysis of the entire system.
This is a patch release for AutoPIPE V8i SELECTseries 5 (v09.06.00.15, released October 2013) which includes several bug fixes including the following critical and major errors.
Critical Errors
* Temperature dependent data not updated on modifying temperature for points range * Different hot modulus value not used for analysis for points on the same pipe ID * Incorrect analysis results with imposed disp. or anchor movement on soil points
Major Errors
* Maximum expansion (EXP) added at moment level not associating thermal case * Thermal bowing: "Instantaneous expansion coeff. for NS materials" is not used * Absolute axial stress not used for calculating expansion stress for B31.3 (2012) * Ce factor and exposure category is not retained in UBC wind profile dialog
We want to sincerely apologize for the delay it required to release this patch. We continue to strive to provide quality products in accordance with our Nuclear Quality Assurance program approved to ASME NQA-1 and therefore must meet these rigorous standards which often requires a lot of effort in testing and verification.
Also included with this release is a new tutorial & sample model for the ISO 14692 FRP code.
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LADWP Saves Time, Improves Safety... and Wins an Award! #tbt
This week we’re giving a huge shout out to the people at LADWP - The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power- and the winner of the 2011 “Connecting Project Teams” Be Inspired Award!
As the largest municipal utility in the United States, LADWP seeks to provide its over 640,000 water customers and 1.4 million electric customers with the best service and lowest cost resources available. With more than 100 years of records stored in numerous different systems across the enterprise, finding accurate information to start new project designs was extremely time consuming, challenging, and often unsuccessful.
LADWP turned to the Bentley ProjectWise Software Development kit to customize the system and move it in house – integrating and merging hundreds of thousands of files into one system. LADWP was able to reduce the time spent searching for files by 50% and plotting time by 40%. LADWP also eliminated the need to dedicate resources to maintain and support legacy systems. This ProjectWise implementation provides LADWP with increased productivity, lower costs, fewer delays, and improved safety.
“We are saving approximately $800,000 annually in research time alone.” – Chad Crouchman, senior civil engineering drafting technician, LADWP
Has your organization used Bentley Products to make dramatic improvements like LADWP? Share your project with us and SUBMIT to Be Inspired before the extended deadline on July 17th!
Happy #tbt!!
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Exor Fixes Released 23rd June 2014
These are the fixes newly available as of 23rd June 2014. Fixes can be downloaded from the Downloads area of http://selectservices.bentley.com .
Product | Base Version | Build Number | Date Released | Details |
Exor Network Manager | 04.07.00.00 | 04.07.00.02 | 23-Jun-2014 | Exor Network Manager 4700 Fix 3 addresses the following:
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Want to win a trip to London England?
Want to win a trip to London England? Want to meet and learn from Industry and Government Experts?
How about gaining recognition for your Company’s Work? Or network with Owners
and Product Experts? Click here to learn about all the benefits you can
gain by entering Bentley’s 2014 Be Inspired Awards Competition.
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Field Trip Bentley Headquarters!
The July 15 – 16 LEARNing Conference in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania is in Bentley’s backyard! Always wondered where the magic happens? Well now’s your chance! Join us for a field trip to Bentley’s Headquarters in Exton at the conclusion of the conference. Attendees have the opportunity to sign-up for the field trip when scheduling their sessions.
Field Trippers will board the bus from the Crowne Plaza Lobby at 4:15 PM...(read more)![]()
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Let's Talk at the King of Prussia LEARNing Conference
We know Bentley users love to network! So why wait to connect with fellow peers and conference attendees prior to arriving onsite?
Discover like-minded professionals that are attending the King of Prussia LEARNing Conference and/or let them know you'll be there too! Take a selfie, include your name, "Let's Talk" topic, and #Bentley14. Share on your favorite social platform(s).
Let's Connect!(read more)![]()
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Insider Skills - Special Interest Group - FREE AutoPIPE Seminar!
FREE Live Seminars to sharpen your skills. The Insider Skills - Special Interest Group series is offered weekly and AutoPIPE is featured on week 2 of each month .
Next seminar is July 10th.
Please Note:
- Starting this month we will change to Thursdays to accommodate companies with 4/40 or 9/80 work schedules
- AutoPIPE Insider Skills will be on Hiatus in September.
Event: AutoPIPE Insider Skills - Special Interest Group
When: Thursday's @ 1pm eastern/Noon central/10am pacific (week 2 of every month)
Where: click here to register
How: Register by 7pm eastern on the Thursday before to receive your meeting link.
Earn: 1 LU (PDH)
Topic this month is AutoPIPE Vessel:
- Types of Vessels Available
- Design Process for Pressure Vessels
- Postprocessing – Bill of Materials, Drawings, etc.
Here are the scheduled sessions for 2014:
ProStructures - July - On Hiatus, August 7, September 4, October 2, November 6, December 4
AutoPIPE - July 10, August 14, September - On Hiatus, October 9, November 13, December 11
STAAD - July - On Hiatus, August 21, September 18, October 16, November 20, December 11
RAM - July 24, August 28, September 25, October 23, November - On Hiatus, December 4
Need to learn more about certain feature or workflow? Email us and it could be featured in our next Insider Skills.
Missed a seminar and would like learning units? Watch our recording on the LEARNserver.
Plan for our seminar to be about 1 hour long. 30 min of prepared presentation and 30 minutes of roundtable discussion.
Prior to joining our seminar check your system configuration.
System Configuration:
(https://www.elluminate.com/support) this link will check your system and instruct you on any updates needed
- Download Java Web Start (download & run offline installer)
- Join the configuration room to complete the installation. Login using your name.
Participation Requirements:
- Network connection - Cable/DSL or higher (500kb/s min.)
- Screen Resolution - 1280 x 1024 minimum
Audio Requirements:
- Computer Headset or Computer Speakers
Looking for more FREE content? Bookmark my Blog!
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How to Write a Winning Be Inspired Submission
Since the deadline for Be Inspired Submissions is fast approaching (July 17th!!), this post is dedicated to helping you create a winning submission! Let’s get started. This is a step-by-step process with pointers to advise you on how to submit a project that best suits what our independent judges are looking for!
Before you get started - make sure your project complies with the rules and regulations and that you understand the competition details in the participation agreement.
1) Choosing a category - Now let’s really get started: have you chosen the best category for your project? Unsure of the categories? Check out this list to help you decide which one best describes your work.
2) Writing your Submission - When you start filling out the online form, keep these points in mind:
- Be readable! Winning submissions clearly and succinctly answer the questions asked.
- Be Detailed! Provide quantifiable, measurable, numeric data.
- How much time did you save?
- What is your estimated ROI?
- What was the percentage reduction of costs?
- Be Defined – Remember, you’re entering your project in a competition that awards innovation. Highlight the ways in which your project has been revolutionary or original.
- Deliver your project in a unique way?
- Try a new design technique?
- Collaborate in a different way?
3) Be Visual!
- Make sure you Provide high quality images and video (like this great submission from Ian Simpson Architects!)
4) Need some Inspiration?
In case you need any additional help you can review past projects:
In Summary -
- Be informed: read the rules and the participation agreement.
- Be strategic: choose the category with the best fit for your project.
- Be readable: write your submission with the judges’ criteria in mind.
- Be defined: be clear about your innovations and product use.
- Be detailed: use specifics and give numeric data.
- Be visual: provide at least 3 high-res images that illustrate your project.
And of course – Be Inspired!
Remember, the deadline for 2014 Be Inspired submissions is July 17th, so SUBMIT today!
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3D-Modelle und Dokumente auf dem iPad überprüfen
Navigator Mobile bietet leistungsstarke Überprüfungsfunktionen zur Überprüfung von 3D-Modellen und Dokumenten aus den Bereichen Architektur, Engineering und Konstruktion (AEC).
Jetzt auf deutsch !
https://itunes.apple.com/de/app/bentley-navigator-mobile/id590877763?mt=8
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Up coming gINT classes
For new gINT users or for those who would like to brush up on gINT, here is a list of upcoming classes taught in a virtual classroom, online, for gINT:
Course |
Start Date End Date |
Daily Start Time End Time |
Time Zone |
Total Length |
gINT Fundamentals (Imperial) | 22 Jul 2014 | 10:30 AM | EDT | 12 hrs. |
gINT for Administrators | 18 Aug 2014 19 Aug 2014 | 10:30 AM 5:00 PM | EDT | 12 hrs. |
gINT Fundamentals (Imperial) | 15 Sep 2014 | 10:30 AM | EDT | 12 hrs. |
gINT for Administrators | 14 Oct 2014 15 Oct 2014 | 10:30 AM 5:00 PM | EDT | 12 hrs. |
gINT Fundamentals (Imperial) | 03 Nov 2014 04 Nov 2014 | 10:30 AM | EDT | 12 hrs. |
gINT Fundamentals (Imperial) | 15 Dec 2014 16 Dec 2014 | 10:30 AM 5:00 PM | EDT | 12 hrs. |
Please sign up via Bentley Institute’s LEARNserver. Note the Time zones before signing up.
For companies that have more than a couple of users to train, on site classes or virtual one customer classes could be arranged. Contact your Bentley Account Manager or Sales Associate for details.
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The "Cascading" Benefits of Point Cloud Processing #tbt
J.L. Patterson & Associates’ work on their Cascade Tunnel project earned them a 2013 Be Inspired Award for Winner in Innovation in Point Cloud Processing and Management!
The Cascade Tunnel is the longest tunnel in the United States, located near Stevens Pass, WA. This tunnel functions as a vital passageway for cargo shipped from countries in the Pacific Rim to the rest of the U.S. J.L. Patterson & Associates was approached to help survey and model the tunnel for alignment and clearance envelope improvements.
Tunnel access was very limited due to time constraints – but JLP was not to be de-railed by the challenge ahead of them! They utilized MicroStationand LiDAR technology to model the 7.8 mile interior tunnel surface, including both track and notch alignments. By using powerful regression models, JLP was able to reduce construction duration, cutting costs by 90%!
Has your organization ‘conducted’ itself in an innovative way as well?
The deadline for Be Inspired has been extended to next Thursday– so get those submissions in and share your great work with us by SUBMITTING to Be Inspired today!
I hope everyone has a great #tbt!
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How It Feels to Win a Be Inspired Award
There are only 3 days left to submit to the Be Inspired Awards! For some added motivation, here are some of last year’s winners to tell you what winning meant to them.
“How does it feel to win a Be Inspired Award?”
(Please visit the site to view this video)
Remember you still have time to enter! Don’t miss out, SUBMIT today!
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