Posts by: Matteo

How to ask for technical support

NextGen has a built-in function to request technical support. Just click on the “Ask for support” button available in the top toolbar: After pressing the button, the following form will be shown: Name, e-mail address and phone number are essential data to get back to you; these data are stored…

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Structural calculation of supports using load combinations

Up until NextGen 2015.0 version the software included a fixed number of loading cases for what it concerns supports calculation: operating, hydrotest and erection. For each of this cases users had the ability to define different load coefficients in the “Supports” section of component’s editing window. Considered loads were weight, wind and seism. The following…

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How to backup customized elements

NextGen let users create their own set of custom elements, such as materials, bolts and gaskets. There’s a tool within the software that helps users who wants to have a backup copy of these elements, an helpful function when the software installation shall be moved to a new machine. This feature can…

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How to create a custom material

NextGen offers the ability to create custom materials to expand those already shipped with the program. This function can be useful in the following cases: You’re using a european code (EN 13445, AD 2000, VSR, EN 13480, etc.) and need a material not listed in the database or a material with…

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How to validate an attachment (nozzle or support) according to WRC 107, WRC 537 o WRC 297

NextGen can calculate stresses in shell and – in some cases – stresses in nozzle at the junction with shell according to WRC bulletins (Welding Research Council) 107, 537 e 297. Applicability Bulletin WRC 107 contains directions to calculate local stresses in cylindrical and spherical shells due to external actions. Bulletin provides a…

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