The book by Charles Becht IV " Process piping: The complete Guide to ASME B31.3" 2nd edition 2004, from ASME Press gives some good guidelines as to when to use "computer analysis" of piping systems. Also otherwise excellent, if not compulsory, background reading for piping stress analysts.
Theo Schotten
Consulting Engineer
Wermatswil
Switzerland
> Thanks for the insight John. In your case John, how do you select piping
> systems which must undergo analysis by stress analysis software
> considering the layout is done by an experienced piping engineer. I know
> you have extensive first hand knowledge in this area. By the way I have
> here a copy of B31.3 2004 and I see your name so I guess i could use your
> help in this department.
>
> Rick
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