Ballasting weight is modeled using the same method as valves. Friction forces for buried pipes include the additional load from ballasting weight. Ballasting weight placement on buried elements follows requirements from SNIP 2.05.06-85 and SP 36.13330.2012
Property |
Description |
Name |
Element identifier. When checked, displays in 3D view |
Length |
Length along pipe axis. Length L must be shorter than adjacent elements |
Weight in Water |
Total weight. For ballasting weight in flooded soil, subtract buoyancy force. Enter standard value without overload factor. |
To insert ballasting weight, select the target node and use: Insert > Ballasting Weight
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icon.
To view ballasting weight properties:
Double-click the element in 3D view
Select the
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