M3 Pipe Support

Pipe Support
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Contents
1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Objectives ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Aim..................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Prerequisites..................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Course Structure .............................................................................................................. 5
1.5 Using this guide................................................................................................................ 5
1.6 Overview............................................................................................................................ 6
1.7 The Graphical User Interface........................................................................................... 6
2 The Basics................................................................................................................................................ 9
2.1 Environment...................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.1 U-Bolts, Straps and Nuts ........................................................................................... 10
2.2 Support Directory ........................................................................................................... 10
2.3 Default Files .................................................................................................................... 10
2.3.1 Support Def File......................................................................................................... 11
2.3.2 Sketch Def File .......................................................................................................... 11
2.4 Drawing Form ................................................................................................................. 11
2.5 Support Types ................................................................................................................ 12
Exercise 1....................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.6 Getting Started................................................................................................................ 14
2.7 Default File Handling...................................................................................................... 14
2.7.1 Listing and Setting Defaults....................................................................................... 14
2.8 Attachments.................................................................................................................... 15
2.8.1 Identification of Adjacent Hull Structure..................................................................... 15
2.8.2 Hull Panel Plate Members ......................................................................................... 15
2.8.3 Hull Panel Profile Members ....................................................................................... 15
2.8.4 L – Profiles................................................................................................................. 16
2.8.5 Tee Section Profiles .................................................................................................. 16
2.8.6 User Defined Planes.................................................................................................. 16
2.8.7 Structure Profile Member........................................................................................... 16
2.8.8 Attachment Methods.................................................................................................. 17
2.9 Identification of Pipes .................................................................................................... 17
2.10 Naming......................................................................................................................... 18
3 Modelling ................................................................................................................................................ 19
3.1 Modelling New Pipe Supports ....................................................................................... 19
3.2 Type E.............................................................................................................................. 20
3.3 Locating Pipe Supports ................................................................................................. 22
3.3.1 Keyboard Input .......................................................................................................... 22
3.3.2 Indicating with the Cursor .......................................................................................... 22
3.3.3 Direction of Support................................................................................................... 23
Exercise 2....................................................................................................................................................... 23
3.4 Type A.............................................................................................................................. 24
3.5 Type B.............................................................................................................................. 25
3.6 Type D1............................................................................................................................ 26
3.7 Type G with Flange & Special Connections................................................................. 27
3.8 Type C1 with Vector ....................................................................................................... 28
3.9 Type-I ............................................................................................................................... 29
3.10 Type-X.............................................................................................................................. 30
3.11 Type CO........................................................................................................................... 31
3.12 Type Y.............................................................................................................................. 32
3.13 Type E (Parallel Attach) ................................................................................................. 32
4 Specification of Non-Standard Arrangements. .................................................................................. 35
4.1 Add Standards Facility................................................................................................... 35
4.2 Add................................................................................................................................... 35
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4.3 Add Profiles .................................................................................................................... 36
4.4 Profile .............................................................................................................................. 37
4.5 Delete............................................................................................................................... 38
4.5.1 Delete Pipe Support .................................................................................................. 38
4.5.2 Delete Part................................................................................................................. 38
4.6 Fit Leg.............................................................................................................................. 39
4.7 Review ............................................................................................................................. 40
4.8 Regenerate ...................................................................................................................... 40
4.9 Relate............................................................................................................................... 41
4.10 Relate and Move.......................................................................................................... 43
4.11 Unrelate........................................................................................................................ 44
4.12 Copy / Move................................................................................................................. 44
4.13 Info ............................................................................................................................... 44
4.14 Sketch .......................................................................................................................... 44
4.15 Connect........................................................................................................................ 44
4.16 Disconnect................................................................................................................... 44
4.17 Exit ............................................................................................................................... 44
4.18 Hole in Profile.............................................................................................................. 44
4.19 Layer of support.......................................................................................................... 45
4.20 Edit ............................................................................................................................... 45
4.20.1 Unit Edit ..................................................................................................................... 45
4.20.2 Member Edit .............................................................................................................. 46
4.20.3 Pipe Edit .................................................................................................................... 46
4.21 Manipulate ................................................................................................................... 46
4.21.1 Trim and Stretch ........................................................................................................ 46
4.21.2 Transform and Transform copy ................................................................................. 46
4.21.3 Rotate and Rotate copy............................................................................................. 46
4.21.4 Mirror and Mirror copy ............................................................................................... 46
4.21.5 Delete Snip ................................................................................................................ 46
4.22 Snip .............................................................................................................................. 47
4.23 Parameter .................................................................................................................... 47
4.24 Default.......................................................................................................................... 47
4.25 Control of the Sliding Pad .......................................................................................... 48
Exercise 3....................................................................................................................................................... 48
5 Production Information......................................................................................................................... 49
5.1 Manufacturing Sketch .................................................................................................... 49
5.2 Bill of Material ................................................................................................................. 49
5.3 Generating Production Information.............................................................................. 49
Exercise 4....................................................................................................................................................... 50
6 Appendices ............................................................................................................................................ 51
6.1 Appendix 1 (Exercise) .................................................................................................... 51
6.2 Appendix 2 (Default file settings).................................................................................. 52
6.2.1 Definition of Sliding Shoes......................................................................................... 52
6.2.2 Definition of Pads ...................................................................................................... 53
6.2.3 Definition of U-Bolts................................................................................................... 54
6.2.4 Definition of Nuts ....................................................................................................... 54
6.2.5 Definition of the Clamp Control file ............................................................................ 54
6.2.6 Definition of Clamp file............................................................................................... 55
6.2.7 Snipe and Endcut File ............................................................................................... 55
6.2.8 Component default file............................................................................................... 56
6.2.9 Definition of Width file................................................................................................ 56
6.2.10 Pipe support Defaults ................................................................................................ 57
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Chapter 1
1 Introduction
The Pipe Support application is an important part of the Tribon M3 product range. This training course has been created
for those people involved in the detailed design of pipe supports in vessels and in the creation of the associated
production information. It teaches how to use Tribon Pipe Support most efficiently during this phase of the design.
1.1 Objectives
The aim of the course is to provide a good basic understanding of the Tribon Pipe Support System, and associated
Production Information.
1.2 Aim
To explain the set-up and environment of the Pipe Support system
To show the various types of pipe support available
To be able to model pipe supports referencing the rest of the Product Information Model
To be able to edit and modify pipe supports
To show how to extract production information from the Pipe Support Model
1.3 Prerequisites
The participants should have already completed the Tribon M3 Structure course
1.4 Course Structure

Training will consist of presentations, demonstrations and set exercises.
1.5 Using this guide

Certain text styles are used to indicate special situations throughout this document; here is a summary:
Menu pull downs and button press actions. Are indicated by bold dark blue text.
Information the user has to Key-in 'Will in red and inverted commas.'
Annotation for trainees benefit
Additional information
Pay close attention to
Refer to other documentation
System prompts should be bold and italic in inverted commas i.e. 'Choose function'
Example files or inputs will be in the courier new font, colours and styles used as before.
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1.6 Overview
DEFAULT FILES
SBE_GENCMPDB
(COMPONENTS)
SBD_VOLUME
(VOLUMES)
PIPE SUPPORT FILE
SB_PDB
(DRAWINGS)
SB_PSDB SB_OGDB SBF_DB_FSTRU
(PIPES) (HULL PANELS) (STRUCTURES)
(VENTS)
A main goal in the development of the Tribon Pipe Support module has been to reduce the time necessary to model and
create pipe support arrangements.
In order to achieve this some automated functionality has been developed within the application. The module
automatically extracts all of the required pipe and hull structure information from the related Tribon databases,
appropriate to the location of a specific Pipe Support structure arrangement. The application has been developed in the
Tribon Vitesse environment, principally within the Tribon Structure and Drafting Vitesse elements.
The Pipe Support Module can be activated from either, Tribon Structure Interactive Modelling or Tribon Pipe
Interactive Modelling applications.
During this training we will run it from the Tribon Pipe Interactive Modelling system.
1.7 The Graphical User Interface
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Pipe Support Name
Module:- The module that the support will be added to.
Username: - Given name to the support (could be id of person creating pipe support).
Serial: - Number given to support, if number exists then system replaces this with next available number above the on
given.
New Block
Type: - Type of support to be created, press the TYPE DB button and a view of available types is shown or use the pull
down menu.
Component: - The support component to be used (profiles or plate), press the COMP. DB button and a list of the
available components are shown or use the pull down menu. Components have to exist in the COMP FILE (comp.dat).
Pipe Clamp: - The pipe clamp to be used for support (ubolt, strap, etc.), press the CLAMP DB button and a list of the
available clamp files are shown. The selected clamp file will then choose the correct clamps according to the pipe size.
Stiffener attachment: - Select how the support is attached to the Hull Structure
Support creation layer: - Give a layer number to the support.
Add (attach to existing support): - Add a new support to an existing one.
Profile (No related pipe): - Add an additional profile support for better strength.
Sup_Leg_VecP: - Indicate a directional vector for the support.
Create: - Starts the creation process with the given information from the interface.
Reset: - Resets the interface to the pipe support defaults.
Table Option
Clamp: - Adds a clamp to the support.
Upper Nut: - Adds upper nuts to support (data given in the clamp file).
Slid pad: - Adds slidpad to the support (data given in the shadflies).
Hole: - Places holes in the positions of the ubolts.
Zig-zag: - The holes are added in a zig-zag fashion.
Type X: - When creating a support (e.g. Type E) the programme will make the support sufficient in length so a type X
support can be added later.
Snip: -Adds a snip and/or endcut to the profile (data given in the snip definition file).
Indicate end: - The user can interactively indicate the ends of the support.
Ones only: - If multiple supports are indicated using ‘Indicated end’ then ‘ones only’ will mean the user indicates the
ends for only one support and the positions are used for all the subsequent supports.
Leg option
Pad: - Adds a deck pad to the support (data given in the pad file).
Slanted leg: - Angle of support legs.
Part: - Use with ‘Delete’, thus allowing only the deletion of parts and not the whole support.
Parallel attach: - The support is attached to the Hull parallel to the pipe instead of perpendicular.
Owner: - Keyword to indicate the parent model (ON/OFF). If set to `ON', the system will ask the user to indicate the
model. If `OFF', the system will get the name of the structure model among the models indicated.
Relate move: - Used with RELATE button from the main menu, will move parts in relation with new pipes.
Type-C Leg. Loc.: - User interactively indicates the position of the leg for the C1 type support.
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Chapter 2
2 The Basics
2.1 Environment
There are a number of files, which contain information about components and dimensions to be used by the Pipe Support
system. These are: -
COMP_FILE, containing valid profile components to be used by the system

WIDTH_FILE, containing valid dimensions from either end of support to centre of pipe by diameter range and type of
support
SNIPE AND ENDCUT FILE, containing snipe and endcut values for each element
UBOLT CONTROL FILE, The clamp (u-bolt) will be selected by the system according to control file
SLIDPAD_FILE, containing valid shoe component names and respective pipe diameter range for each
PAD_FILE, containing valid pad component names plus dimensions and respective profile components for each
SLIDE PAD CONTROL FILE, controls which system can have sliding pads
UBOLT FILE, containing detailed information about the clamp
COMP FILE WIDTH FILE
UBOLT CONTROL FILE

SNIPE AND ENDCUT FILE
SLIDPAD FILE PAD FILE
SLIDPAD CONTROL FILE UBOLT FILE
See Appendix 1 for full details
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2.1.1 U-Bolts, Straps and Nuts
Valid U-Bolt (or Strap) and Nut component names are stored in the U100.dat, U200.dat, etc.
2.2 Support Directory

The directory is used to store the Pipe Support files containing the relational data between pipe supports and hull objects. The
parameter SUPPORT_DIR is assigned to this directory in the pipe support modelling default file. See next section.
2.3 Default Files

There is two separate defaults files used exclusively by the Pipe Support system: -
SB_SUPPORT1_DEF - sketch default file

SB_SUPPORT_DEF - modelling default file
They should be set in the d065<proj>.sbd file similar to below: -
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2.3.1 Support Def File
Before commencing use of the module, the default
files should be defined and an example of each
complete default file is provided within the as-
delivered directory.
If the modelling process is started without any

default files being available within the system, then
the user will experience various problems
according to the actions that he attempts to initiate.
However the user can still, at any time, decide to
make recourse to the default files that are delivered
with the system, can be stored on a local disk and
accessed from the special menu facility provided to
assist in the handling of a default file (DEF).
For a full explanation of defaults see Appendix 1

(starts page 55)
2.3.2 Sketch Def File

For full details refer to the user guide
2.4 Drawing Form

A special drawing form must exist (similar to a pipe sketch form) in order for the Pipe Support system to create manufacturing
sketches.
Drawing form A4L_PSUPP is shown above
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2.5 Support Types
The Pipe Support module contains pre-programmed
standard support arrangements types, as shown opposite
and from this you may select the one that is appropriate to
your specific situation. These arrangements are pre-defined
and can be manipulated by the user in order to fit a wide
range of situations. The standard support arrangements can
be further extended with the aid of a non-standard design
handling method, such as ’Add standard’ and ’Add profile’
etc, which is also provided within this module.
Type-X is a special type that is provided to cover the

situation where two or more pipes are at appreciably
different levels, and some form of make-up compensation
piece is required, rather than by attempting to angle the
support in some way. Basically the Type-X cantilevered
piece may be appended to one of the other standard support
types, A to Y inclusive.
There is an additional key parameter that needs to be
defined with regards to the overall span of the type-X
support. When using this standard support type, the
parameter ’TYPE_X =ON’ must be defined in the module
default file.
Type CO
The Type-CO is a special coaming-type support, where the
base of the support should be a plate and it is not related to any attachment option. If user selects Type-CO, then only plate
selection is valid.
In order to create Type-CO arrangement, the component also should be a plate, if not, the system will ask for the component
for the plate.
Also radius and height of the coaming is an additional input. The support consists of two parts, one is a cover plate and the
other is coaming plate. The cover plate has a hole for the passing of the pipe.
Exercise 1
Create a volume called XXUBOLT-80 with dimensions as shown below. Store the volume with some colours that you will
remember! (not red)
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Next create a component, type code 99101 called ‘XXUBOLT-80’ referencing your volume, then edit the UBOLT.dat file as
shown below and enter the ClampcompName and the BW value 52
We will use this component directly in modelling later in the course
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2.6 Getting Started
Select Tribon M3 > Project Selection from the Start Menu
Choose Project > Psupp
Start Pipe Modelling
To start the Pipe Support system choose

Pipe Support > Pipe Support
2.7 Default File Handling
2.7.1 Listing and Setting Defaults

Select Default from the Pipe Support Main Menu
Select the default that you wish to change. Scroll down the list and
double click on (say) ROOMNAME, then choose OK
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Key-in ‘ENGINE ROOM’ (or similar)
These values will be applied to all pipe supports modelled in

the current session. (The session is current while the Pipe
Support Menu is still activated and ends when you choose
Exit to return to the Pipe Modelling functions). There is a
default that can be set inside the SUPPORT.def file
DEF_AUTOSAVE=OFF (default)
2.8 Attachments
2.8.1 Identification of Adjacent Hull Structure

It is necessary that the User indicates, using the cursor, the local hull structure to which the base of the pipe support structure
assembly is to be welded. This is necessary as the module contains no form of 'search' facility to ascertain the nearest
appropriate hull structure. The operation is undertaken in conjunction with the indication of the associated pipe, or pipes,
enabling the user to establish the correct associations between pipes and local hull structure.
In order to establish the base for a Pipe Support structure on the actual hull structure, the user must indicate the exact
stiffener or plate member, which belongs to a panel in the Tribon hull structure database. It is necessary to indicate the hull
structure components in an exact number corresponding to the number of legs in the selected standard type and allowing for
the same or different panel base for each leg. The module will discard any panels that are identified and are in excess of the
number of legs for the selected standard type. Also the selection of the relevant panel component profile member is effected
by decisions made in the attachment option. Each leg attachment can be defined individually and the same attachment
feature can be relevant to both legs
2.8.2 Hull Panel Plate Members

One of the plate members of a referenced hull panel can be defined as the base for one, or both, of the legs of a support.
Given this information the Pipe Support module can then extract the relevant information from the Tribon Hull Structure
database, calculate the thickness and plane direction of the plate member, and then subsequently use this information to
determine the correct end-cut details of the corresponding leg of the support structure. If the support structure assembly is to
have two legs, then there is a possibility to select two different plate elements for the overall support, with one element being
used for one leg, and another, possibly a different plate element, being used for another leg, also from a different panel.
2.8.3 Hull Panel Profile Members

A panel profile can be selected to provide the base of a leg of the support assembly. If required both legs could be supported
by a profile, either two different stiffening members or the same member, depending on the relative orientations of the pipe
support structure and the panel stiffening arrangement. The module recognises and allows for various different types of rolled
and fabricated profile sections. The types of profile listed below are consistent with the current Pipe Support module.
Pipe supports may attach to the following Hull & Structure Members
Group-1: profile type 30, 31, 33, 37

Group-2: profile type 35
Group-3: profile type 36, 38
Group-4: profile type 40, 43
Group-5: Equal angle sections.
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2.8.4 L – Profiles
General L-section profiles, particularly those of rolled form, have two surface planes that can be used in order to provide the
leg base attachment of a pipe support structure assembly. These are the outer web and upper flange surfaces. For a hull
panel profile that belongs to either Groups 1 or 3, the option to select either of these two planes to provide the leg base
support, is available from within the main menu. As the result of selecting from the options from within the main menu, the top
plane is matched to the flange of the stiffener and side plane is matched to the web of the stiffener.
For offset bulb sections, which could be included within Group I, only the side plane can be used for attachment. The
width of bulb would generally be insufficient for an adequate weld connection.
In the case of Group 2 and Group 3 fabricated section profiles, only the top and the side planes can be selected.
However in the case of rolled angle profile sections, from Groups 1 or 5, the module can be requested to automatically select
the most appropriate attachment plane, using information based on the overall design arrangement, such as the direction, the
position of the pipes, and the relative orientation of the profile itself.
2.8.5 Tee Section Profiles

Stiffeners/profile sections that are 'Tee' sections (Group 4) can be either rolled or fabricated constructions. Clearly in this case,
only the upper surface of the flange can be used for providing the pipe support structure assembly attachment point. However
when allowing for the full width of the flange, there are potentially two possible positions for locating the base of the leg of the
support structure on the top plane of the tee profile. The first option is to locate the base of the leg over the centre of the tee
profile and the second option, is to locate the leg offset to one side of the tee profile. This feature can be controlled from the
user-selected option that is provided in the main menu of the Pipe Support module. In the case of selection of an offset to one
side on the 'Tee' profile, the appropriate offset direction, whether to the left or to the right, will be decided by the module
automatically. The logic for the selection of the most appropriate offset directions is to try to maintain the original shape of
user-selected standard support arrangement.
2.8.6 User Defined Planes

In order to create a pipe support arrangement, information regarding the local hull structure is required to provide the base
mounting details and the attachment plane for the pipe support structure, and from there generate further details of the
support structure. Therefore, if a local hull panel is not indicated for any reason, then it is impossible to place the support with
the required detail definition. To avoid this situation from developing, and to enable a user to establish a preliminary definition
of a pipe support structure in advance of the design of the local hull structure, the user is able to specify a provisional
attachment plane.
The 'attachment plane' is defined by the user with the input of a co-ordinate value of either X, Y, or Z, which is then used by
the module. This is to create a perpendicular plane at the corresponding position along the axis in the ship co-ordinate
system. For example, if an X co-ordinate is given, then the resulting plane will be an YZ plane at the position of X.
Another alternative for the definition of a user-defined plane is to define the plane with one base point and direction vector,
which is discussed in more detail next chapter. The function is activated by the 'Option' button in the input dialogue box and
the direction vector is required automatically if the direction vector is not defined before the operation. The user-defined
attachment plane routine is automatically activated by the module, when the user is prompted for an input, and the user does
not indicate the appropriate hull structure panel and other support structure information for establishing the base of Pipe
Support assembly.
2.8.7 Structure Profile Member

The profiles (L-section profiles), which belong to a Structure model, can be the base of the Pipe Support.
The use of planes such as web and flange is decided by the system automatically regarding the direction of the pipes and the
profile, so that the option of attachment mentioned in the Hull Panel Profile Member, is not supplied for Structure profile
members. This facility is normally used to add the standard type of support to an existing Pipe Support assembly, in order to
make a single model with the extension of standard types.
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2.8.8 Attachment Methods
Attachment Options in the Pipe Support Form
(i) Single plate including slanted panel

(ii) Two different levels of plates including slanted panel
(iii) Two stiffeners to make a standard shape
(iv) Two stiffeners to make automatic change of leg direction to follow to orientation of stiffener section.
(v) One plate and one stiffener
(vi) Use plate instead of stiffener in case the stiffener is located on the opposite side and when required to align the
legs to the stiffeners
(vii) Same as (vi) but one leg is on the soft plate without a stiffener behind instead of plate with a stiffener behind
(viii) One profile to support all legs in the pipe support in case the direction is on the perpendicular between pipe and
the stiffeners
(ix) Special attachment via attachment option
(x) In the case that the flange side of the profile is used to support the pipes via the ‘Misc option (parallel attach)
function’.
(xi) Single plate to be attached directly to the table member for the type – Y, and
(xii) Two stiffeners with side surface of stiffener (web) via the attachment option for type - Y
The cases (i) and (ii), in case of plate and plates, are fully automated and no attachment option is required.
The cases from (iii) to (viii) have at least one stiffener for the base of the leg and the top side (flange side) is used so that the
attachment option, ’Flange’ is required.
For the case (ix), ’Special’ option is required.
The case (x) can be activated with ’Misc Option (Parallel attach) function’ of each standard type arrangement except type-A,
B, C2, and Y.
The attachment option, ’Web’ is required for case (xii). The case (iv) is a special feature of the Pipe Support module that is
change of legs automatically regarding the topological environment.
2.9 Identification of Pipes

The pipe, or pipes, that are to be supported are identified with the aid of the screen cursor. There is no restriction on the order
in which a group of pipes that are to be supported are identified.
However, you should remember: -
The first pipe that is indicated is used by the module in order to establish the
guide-line for location
A tangent vector is calculated based on the first two pipes that are indicated.
With experience the user will tend to identify pipes in a sequence, which
expedites the development of the local support arrangement.
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2.10 Naming
The unique name of an individual pipe support assembly is generated automatically by the module. The module will also
automatically check to see if the same name for a pipe support structure already exists within the Structure database. If it is
found to exist, then the name will be skipped automatically the proper name of model will be selected instead.
There are 5 keywords that are used by the module in order to generate the full name of a support assembly. These keywords
are taken from the default file as below: -
prefix_name,
module,
module_name,
user_name, and
serial_name.
The name of a support is created with 4 of the above default parameters, i.e. as follows: -
Name = ’prefix_name’_’module’_’user_name’_’serial_name/number’
However the user has a degree of flexibility in the creation of the name of a pipe support and this flexibility can be utilised in
order to ensure that each pipe support is uniquely named.
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Chapter 3
3 Modelling
In this chapter we will model some of the most common types of pipe supports.
3.1 Modelling New Pipe Supports

The ’CREATE’ function is used in order to create a new pipe support assembly within the Tribon environment. All of the
information that is represented in the main menu operations, together with the various default parameters, will be used.
The main input information that is required in order to begin to create the full details of a support structure arrangement
includes: -
Type of support, (from the available standard arrangements)

Associated pipes and hull panels
Locations
Flange direction, (for the angle section forming the framework)
Additional geometry and direction information: C1, C2, D for leg, Y for position, etc.
(Type-CO)
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3.2 Type E Drawing PSUPP-TYPEE
Now we will make some simple (Type-E) pipe supports to show how things work
Open drawing PSUPP-TYPEE
Fill in the Pipe Support Form as

below and choose New
Indicate each pipe in turn with the cursor
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Then indicate the deck panel
Press Operation Complete
Press Options to indicate

locations with cursor
In this example, 2D cursor points will be used to define the support locations. You
may use any form of point definition here such as Node point, Mid point, Event
point, Add offset etc.
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Indicate 1 position Indicate 2nd position Select Operation Complete, then
Indicate flange direction
Press Exit
Now we have two ‘Type-E’ pipe supports, including U-Bolts (c/w

upper nuts), sliding shoes, pads and sniped profiles as per the
input screen.
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3.3 Locating Pipe Supports
The location of a Pipe Support can be defined either by directly keying-in the locating co-ordinates or by choosing
Options and using the cursor as in the previous example: -
3.3.1 Keyboard Input

The user can define a plane that is orthogonal with the vessel’s axes. This is done by entering the position of the plane
by a distance along the appropriate axis from the origin. For example if the user specifies ’X = 10000’, then the module
will create a YZ plane that is 10000 mm from the origin along the X-axis. If the user simply inputs a numeric value, the
module will regard this, by default, as an X dimension, for example ’10000’ means ’X = 10000’. For orthogonal planes
located at distances along the other axes the user must provide the full specification, for example ’Y =5000’, ’Z = 1000’,
etc.
As an alternative to specifying the X co-ordinate for positioning a transverse YZ plane, the user may make reference to
the established ’frame position’ by use of the prefix ’FR’. For example the input of ’X = FR100’ will cause the module to
locate the YZ plane at the X co-ordinate location that corresponds to Frame 100.
Additionally the user may specify the X co-ordinate in terms of an offset from a frame position, for example ’X = FR100 +
100’ will locate the plane 100 mm forwards of Frame 100.
In order to create several parallel orthogonal planes with one input statement, there are two methods.
1) Sequentially input the individual locations, either by co-ordinates or with reference to frames
X=1000, 2000, FR300, FR302+300, FR333-200

Y=10000, 12500, 12900, 13500
2) Use a simple repeating function with a set incremental value.
X=10000(500) 13000
Z=7000(300) 8000
X=FR30 (500) FR40
The prefix ’FR’ in the last example, is taken to be the starting value and the last destination value is taken as ’FR40’.
However the incremental value for locating the positions of the other planes, starting from the first plane position at
FR30, is still at a real value of 500mm, and the last plane of this group of several parallel planes will be positioned at
FR40.
The exact location of a Pipe Support arrangement is calculated from the intersection point between the orthogonal plane
defined from direct input and the centre line of the pipe, which is indicated initially. This method allows the user to select
any position for a Pipe Support even when the pipe is not placed parallel to an orthogonal plane.
3.3.2 Indicating with the Cursor

If you want to indicate the location of a reference plane through the graphics window you must first press the Options
button in the input dialogue box. The module will then allow you to indicate the required position with the screen cursor,
using any of the available views. The extended guideline, which is placed on, the centre of the first pipe indicated, will be
displayed and any points from the indication are calculated
on the position of the guideline for the exact location of Pipe
Support. Within this mode it is also possible to sequentially
indicate several locations for the creation of reference
planes, changing views as required to identify different
planes.
When the User wishes to terminate this approach, the OC

(operation complete) key must be pressed.
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3.3.3 Direction of Support
The purpose of the keyword ’FLANGE_DIR’, given in the default file, is to enable the user to provide input for the control
of the direction of the flange of the support structure relative to the basic plane of the support structure.
If the default word ’FLANGE_DIR’ set to ’On’, then you will be required to input additional information in order to
establish the direction of the flanges of a support structure. The direction of the flange is established following the
convention as shown below: -
The end point of the arrow defines the location point and the direction of the arrow establishes the flange direction
relative to the web.
Exercise 2 Drawing PSUPP-EXERCISE2
Open the drawing called PSUPP-EXERCISE2. Model the pipe supports as shown as below, and locate the pipe
supports at FR75 to FR85 in steps of 850mm by keying in. Use a TYPE E support as before.
Before modelling alter the default parameters as shown below
PREFIX_NAME = ZZ (where ‘ZZ’ is your user name)

PAINTCODE = G42.5
WORKORDER = 802/1
MANUFACT_TYPE = TYPE A
ROOMNAME = UPPER DECK
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3.4 Type A Drawing PSUPP-TYPEA
Open the Drawing called PSUPP-TYPEA

Fill in the form as shown and
choose CREATE
Indicate the two pipes…
Then the bulkhead
Select Operation Complete then Options.
Indicate cursor position as shown
Select Operation Complete
Indicate the flange direction
Indicate direction for the support leg and then press Exit
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3.5 Type B Drawing PSUPP-TYPEB
Open the Drawing called PSUPP-TYPEB

select CREATE
Indicate the three pipes, then

the bulkhead
Select Operation Complete then Options.
Choose Event Point and indicate as shown Select Operation Complete, then indicate the flange
direction
Indicate direction for the support leg then Press EXIT
The angle is controlled by the default parameter ANGLE_B: -
Try altering this value to see the effect
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3.6 Type D1 Drawing PSUPP-TYPED1
Open the drawing called PSUPP-TYPED1

select CREATE
Indicate the three pipes then the

deck
Select Operation Complete then Options
Indicate the position then Operation Complete
Indicate the direction of the flange
Indicate the position of the vertical leg
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3.7 Type G with Flange & Special Connections Drawing PSUPP-TYPECG
Open the drawing called PSUPP-TYPEG

select CREATE
Indicate the three pipes then the

two stiffeners
Select Operation complete
Select Options to indicate the

position: -
Indicate the position then Operation Complete
Indicate the direction of the flange
Then Press EXIT
FLANGE SPECIAL
Try using the ‘Special’ connection type to produce the result on the right
The position of the profile from the Hull member can be

changed in the Default file, and can be changed for all of the
types of connection to the Hull.
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3.8 Type C1 with Vector Drawing PSUPP-VECTOR
This example shows the use of the Vector option. We will make a TYPE-C1 support to illustrate this.
Open the drawing called PSUPP-VECTOR.

select CREATE
Indicate the pipe and then indicate

the deck
Select Options, then Indicate the

position of the support
Select OC, then indicate the

direction of the flange of the angle
supporting the clamp
Select OC
Now indicate the direction of the flange on the vertical

leg of the support
If we want a different result (e.g. the leg of the support to be

vertical) then we choose SUP_LEG_VEC
The input box will appear as below:
Key in ‘Z’
Now on completion of the New function the support will now look like this: -
Vector = Z
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3.9 Type-I Drawing PSUPP-TYPEI
Open the drawing called PSUPP-TYPEI

select CREATE
Indicate the pipe
Indicate the deck plate, then

select OC
Select Options
Select Node, then select Add Offset
Indicate the top of the deck in the section view
Key in offset ‘0,500’
Key in Input Direction = X (system will lock a line in the

X axis)
Indicate the position of the vertical legs of the support
Length of I type support is determined in default file
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3.10 Type-X Drawing PSUPP-TYPEX
Open the drawing called PSUPP-TYPEX

select CREATE
Indicate owner support
Indicate the pipe, then the table member
Select Operation Complete and then EXIT
A type-x support is added to the owner support
Snip angle for added profile can be changed in default file
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3.11 Type CO Drawing PSUPP-TYPECO
The Coaming type support is a special structure. It is not used as an ordinary pipe support but is used to stiffener the
passed plate.
Open the drawing called PSUPP-TYPECO

select CREATE
Indicate the pipe and the Hull

members
Select Options
Indicate the location of the support, (select node point and then the
bulkhead surface) then select OC
A dialogue box appears asking you to enter the height of the coaming, key-
in 100 and then press OK
Select the contour that represents the

coaming
Then select the view on which the contour has been drawn
Then press EXIT
The support can, if required, be moved using either the Pipe Support or the Structure Modelling applications
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3.12 Type Y Drawing PSUPP-TYPEY
Open the drawing called PSUPP-TYPEY

select CREATE

members
Then select Operation Complete
Indicate the direction for the support
Then press EXIT
3.13 Type E (Parallel Attach) Drawing PSUPP-PAR.ATTACH
Open the drawing called PSUPP-PAR.ATTACH
Fill in the form as shown and select

CREATE

members
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Then select Operation Complete
Press Options to indicate location with cursor
Input the direction (Angle/X,Y,Z,Reste ect). Key in Z (a line will be

locked in the X axis)
Indicate the support position, then indicate two points to set the width of the support, then press EXIT
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Chapter 4
4 Specification of Non-Standard Arrangements.
4.1 Add Standards Facility

The Add facility is provided in order to enable a user to combine a selected new standard structure, with an existing
design established standard based support structure, as shown below. This facility is one approach that can be used in
order to develop a non-standard support arrangement. The basic concept of the 'Add standards' facility is that an
existing Pipe Support structure can itself become the base of another new Pipe Support structure in the same plane, and
these two supports are then combined to form a single Pipe Support arrangement, and subsequently treated as one
overall unified model in the Tribon System.
From this there is the possibility for a user to progressively combine two and more standard arrangements, with no
limitation, in order to produce a more complicated Pipe Support arrangement and one that is subsequently handled by
the module as a single assembly.
4.2 Add Drawing PSUPP-ADD
Open the drawing called PSUPP-ADD
Set the form as shown and then

choose CREATE
Indicate the owner pipe support
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Indicate the new pipe to be supported Indicate the profile, then Operation Complete
Indicate the direction of the flange A TYPE A support is added to the existing owner support
4.3 Add Profiles

The 'Profile' facility is provided in order to enable a user to add an additional equal angle rolled-section profile to an
existing support structure, as shown below. A user may consider that an additional element is needed in order to ensure
that the support structure has, for example, adequate strength, stability, and stiffness. This module assumes that the
additional profile element has the same equal-angle dimensions as used for the existing members of the support
structure. The basic approach that is employed to incorporate an additional profile member to an existing Pipe Support
structure is essentially the same as that employed in the 'Add standards' facility, which was explained in the previous
section.
In the instance of adding a type-Y arrangement to a type-E standard arrangement, there is an additional special feature
that is provided in order to enable the user to control the location and orientation of the type-Y member. In order to
control the specific position the user simply indicates the two end locating positions along the existing support structure
profiles, generally on the leg members as shown below.
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If the user wishes to place the type-Y member on the perpendicular from the profile, which is indicated at first to
establish an attachment point on the profile, then the option button will create this in just the same manner as in the 'Add
Standards' facility when the direction vector is not defined.
In the instance of an existing type-Y support structure arrangement, there is the possibility where the user will wish to
add a new profile member between the existing single profile member, which provides the basic pipe support, and the
adjacent hull plate or stiffener structure. This is to provide additional stiffening and strengthening. In this case the hull
connection at the base of the added profile member will be treated as a normal leg connection operation with the
options, for example, of flange or side web attachments for a hull panel stiffener.
Thus within this general facility, there are three possible cases to add a new profile, as below,
1. between profiles in the support
2. between profile and stiffener on hull pane
3. between profile and plate on hull panel
The system will require additional information for cases, 2 and 3, in order to decide the direction of the profile to be
added, through displaying the direction vector, which is the valid direction from the profile. This general facility can also
be used in order to place an additional profile member at any location in the hull structure, as for example a stiffening
element, between two hull panel elements, either plate or framing components. In this case additional information is
required in order to indicate the associated pipe, as necessary for specifying the direction of the additional member. The
'direction vector', as reviewed in Section 4.8.2, can be employed in order to control the placement of a special support,
with the exception of application to type-Y standardised design arrangements
4.4 Profile Drawing PSUPP-PROFILE
Open the drawing called PSUPP-PROFILE
Set the form as shown and then

choose CREATE
Indicate the owner support
Indicate left upright Indicate right upright then OC System requires point for
attachment, choose midpoint
and point at 1st profile
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And the same for the second Indicate the flange direction The profile is added to the owner
support
Note that the profile may be slanted by defining the two end locating points accordingly
4.5 Delete
There are two basic 'Delete' sub-functions available within the module. One sub-function can be used in order to delete
the complete details of a full pipe support model assembly and the other is available in order that a user may delete a
selected part of an assembly. However these two sub-functions are combined into one menu 'Delete' function. In order
to access a specific sub-function a user employs the 'toggle button' 'Part'. If this toggle button is not pressed then the
selection of the 'Delete' function is automatically taken to refer to the full assembly. However if the toggle button 'Part' is
pressed at the same time as the 'Delete' function is invoked then the function will be taken to refer to a User selected
part within an assembly.
4.5.1 Delete Pipe Support
Fill in form similar to one shown
The system will allow you to

identify a number of supports with
the cursor. When finished choose
Operation Complete
Then the system will ask for

confirmation of each part to be
deleted
4.5.2 Delete Part

Fill in form similar to one shown above. For part(s) delete
only, the part box must be ticked
The system will allow you to identify a number of parts with

the cursor. When finished choose Operation Complete.
Then the system will ask for confirmation of each part to be deleted
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4.6 Fit Leg Drawing PSUPP-FITLEG
The 'Fit Leg' function can be used in order to modify the leg, legs, or table member of a support structure. This can be
used for example, where topological modifications may have been made to the adjacent hull panel structure, and the
support structure is found to no longer fit correctly, or needs to be redefined in order to fit in a correct manner to the
relevant hull structure. With this function a leg or table member may be modified to just fit to the plate or framing profile
of the associated hull panel. Within this function the option for the selection of the relevant flange or web plane of the hull
panel profile is also available.
The function is especially useful in situations where, for example, either or both the length and endcut details of a leg
need to be modified subsequent to the modification of the hull panel that provides the support. It is important to note that
the option 'Pad' can also be invoked from within this function, thus enabling a user to modify a Pad detail if found to be
necessary.
Open the drawing called PSUPP-FITLEG
Note that in this example we

are including ‘Pad’ as an
option. This means that the
leg will be fitted ‘with pad’
Set the form as shown and

then choose FITLEG
Indicate the support leg(s) and

select Operation Complete
Indicate bulkhead
A dialogue box appears asking if you wish to continue Press

Yes
The support leg is fitted to the bulkhead with welding pad
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4.7 Review
This function is provided in order to enable a User to graphically review the developed model of a support structure and
ensure that the developed arrangement is acceptable for production and installation. Within this function the User
invokes the Tribon Drafting functions from within the Pipe Support module, and is provided with various basic view
commands that enable him to 'zoom in and out', define 'position/new centre', control 'view direction and orientation', etc.,
and the user can thus evaluate complex pipe, support structure and hull structure arrangement. Selecting Operation
Complete, Quit or Cancel will return to the Pipe Support module
4.8 Regenerate Drawing PSUPP-REGEN
The usage of the Pipe Support Structure module creates a relationship between the pipes that are being supported, the
support structure that is developed, and the primary hull structure to which the supports are welded. This topological
relationship is held and maintained, to a limited degree, within the Tribon database.
If pipes or hull panels are subsequently changed, after creating the support structure assembly, a user will normally
need to 'regenerate' the support arrangement, and to then check the new physical arrangement, if required, in order to
ensure that it is still suitable and adequate. This function provides for this regeneration activity, as it is an automated
facility. However it is to be noted that there are some limitations in current system. For example if the structural
assembly is a complicated one, resulting from using the 'Add' or 'Profile' functions in order to combine together two or
more standardised arrangements, this cannot be regenerated to it's original shape and a User may need to undertake
more complex redefinition operations in order to then effectively regenerate the arrangement.
Open the drawing called PSUPP-REGEN. In this example one of the pipes has been moved after the pipe support
has been modelled.
Set the form as shown, then choose ReGENERATE
Choose Options to identify with cursor
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Indicate the support The pipe support is regenerated to the new pipe position
Note that if the structural assembly is a complicated one, resulting from using the ’Add’ or ’Profile’ functions in order
to combine together two or more standardised arrangements, this cannot be regenerated to it’s original shape.
4.9 Relate
This is one of several ’modify’ functions that can be used for establishing a new relationship between the components of
a support structure framework and the pipes that are to be supported. The basic concept of the simple ’Relate’ activity is
illustrated below. In the example that is illustrated the support structure table member will be extended to match the
specified ’MARGIN_WIDTH’ using new relationship that is provided by the user.
Open the drawing called PSUPP-RELATE&FITLEG
Set the form as shown and

choose RELATE
Indicate Pipe
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Indicate support table member
Now we have to correct the connection between

the right-hand support leg and the horizontal table
profile. To achieve this we use the ‘FITLEG’
function
Set the form as previous page and Choose FITLEG
Indicate support leg
Indicate the table member
The result is as shown
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4.10 Relate and Move
This is a sub-function that is available via the menu function ’Relate’, however pressing ’Option’ is required to activate
this sub-function. With the aid of this sub-function the support structure can be ’moved’ in the same plane through a
distance and in a manner that is related with some other pipes that are also to be supported by the overall assembly.
The applicable profile segment of the support structure is assumed not to have any initial relationship with pipes. When
using this function the user can select which side of the additional pipe is to be used for establishing the relationship.
The table section of the support structure will be connected automatically according to the new leg position. However if
the included angle between leg member and the top/table member is not 90 degrees, then it will be necessary for the
user to interactively modify the arrangement as required. The basic concept of this function is illustrated below.
Open the drawing called PSUPP-REL&MOVE
Set the form as shown and select

RELATE
Indicate the pipe
Indicate support table member
Indicate direction to be related
Press Exit
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4.11 Unrelate
For this release of the Pipe Support module this function can only be used to delete selected details from an
arrangement. Any design modifications must be undertaken using other facilities within the module, for instance the
direct interactive methods.
4.12 Copy / Move

The Copy / Move function are provided in order that a User can make a new Support with a new relation. This means
that the information from original pipe support is lost and the new model from Copy or Move should have a new relation
to be a pipe support Copy
4.13 Info
With the aid of this function the user can check all of the information about Tribon model in working space. This is
identical to the same function, labeled MODEL INFO, in the Tribon Drafting module.
4.14 Sketch
This function is used to automatically generate a sketch of a specific pipe support structure assembly, as illustrated in
Chapter 5.
4.15 Connect
Not yet implemented in this version, Originally, it was supposed to develop the function to combine two individual
supports
4.16 Disconnect
Not yet implemented in this version, Originally, it was supposed to develop the function to split one support to two
supports
4.17 Exit
This function exits the User from the Pipe Support module, and returns him back to the Tribon system environment.
4.18 Hole in Profile

Hole is created automatically if use defines the clamp definition file and this creation is controlled via the option Hole in
the main menu.
There is another possibility to create hole called ZIG-ZAG as shown in the

figure below.
This function is active from the option ZIG-ZAG together with the option Hole
in the menu. The location of the hole in case of normal, is along the centre
line of the profile plane (web or flange side), and in case of ZIG-ZAG, the
holes are located in a ZIG-ZAG fashion at one-third and two-third of width of
profile plane.
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4.19 Layer of support
The user-defined layer is set up automatically when the support is created. But it is noted that the layer is only valid
within the drawing, therefore the layer will be disappeared if user can make Input model in new drawing.
4.20 Edit
There are three (3) options for the edit of the support that is for Unit (model), for members and for pipe.
4.20.1 Unit Edit

From this function, below changes can be made based on whole support
flip-U
the profile component
layer
installation stage
paint code
It is noted that Flip-U is worked together with rename of the

components as shown in the figure below. If user doesn't want to
modify the component then the old component can be used. And
the base axis of the flip-U is the profile, which is used for the
table member in first relation normally during the creation of the
support. If the others are related, the direction of the pipe related
should be same. If not same, the flip-U will not work.
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4.20.2 Member Edit
The component of the profile part can be changed from this
function, and together with this function (Rename), Flip-U
and Flip-V can be applied.
It is noted that Flip-U is valid for all cases whatever the
profile is related or not, but Flip-V is only worked for the free
profile that is not related to any pipe.
4.20.3 Pipe Edit

The clamp component and Sliding Pad can be changed from this function and it is noted that there is an alternative to
give clamp definition file or plus clamp name additionally. If only clamp definition file is given, the proper component will
be searched based on the diameter of the pipe within the clamp definition file.
If additionally information, the physical component is given, it is forced to be used this component without searching. But
it is important that the clamp definition file should be given in any cases.
4.21 Manipulate
The functions illustrated and covered by Manipulate is
limited to part level and the model level operation will be
covered by Copy and Move for new relation.
4.21.1 Trim and Stretch

Trim and stretch is operated for all profile parts and it is noted that the trim is limited to reduce the length of the profile to
keep the minimum distance for the arrangement of the clamp.
The nearest end point from the indication is to be a base point for this function and the Pad if the profile has a pad, is
automatically re-arranged from the new location of the end point.
4.21.2 Transform and Transform copy

The transform is only limited to the profile, which is not related to a pipe and the transform, is operated via indication of
4-points which is same as 4-points transformation in Tribon.
The transform copy is a copy of the profile and continuous can make a transformation to place it on the proper location.
4.21.3 Rotate and Rotate copy

The rotate function is to make rotate the profile part along the axis like x,y,z, and it is noted that the profile which is
related to a pipe, will not be rotated from this function.
The Copy function is to make new profile and continuous rotate transform is applied
4.21.4 Mirror and Mirror copy

The mirror function is operated with a standardize line from two points indicated by user on working view.
There is an alternative to make a mirror based on the standard plane in ship coordinates system like XY, XZ, and YZ
plane.
4.21.5 Delete Snip

The snip on the part is to be removed
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4.22 Snip
The details of the snip are defined in this menu, and this information is applied to set the snip to individual profile part
from the SET button in the menu.
The details of the snip is
the places that snip are to be applied like web, flange and both web and flange side.
snip types, Type-A, Type -B and Type -C as shown below
the parameter value for Type-C
both ends option for insert snip
It is noted that above setting is also applied to new creation of the support. In this case the place of the snip is decided
by the system to be a free end.
4.23 Parameter
In the menu, some of basic information is controlled to be used is creation of the support such as:
project
work order
room name
paint code
installation stage
manufacturing type
4.24 Default
With this function a User can obtain a list of the current default file and, if the User so wishes, then can modify any of the
parameters given within the file. In this manner the module can be closely tailored to suit any local design requirements
for a particular installation.
Additionally, through use of this function, a User can copy the current default file to an external file system and,
conversely, the User can copy an external file into the Pipe Support module environment to become the new default file.
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4.25 Control of the Sliding Pad
The arrangement of the Sliding Pad is controlled by the system of the pipeline, which is defined in Sliding Pad control
file.
All systems defined in this control file are displayed in this menu with initialized value and the user can easily control the
arrangement of the sliding pad with ON/OFF of the system.
Exercise 3
For the example shown below perform the following: -
Regenerate the support to contain welding pads and sliding shoes

Use the ‘edit’ functions to support the two unsupported pipes (with u-bolts, upper nuts and sliding shoes)
Use the ‘copy’ function to copy the new support to FR 91 and FR 93
Save the Drawing
The Relate function will have to be used after copy to relate the pipes with the support.
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Chapter 5
5 Production Information
5.1 Manufacturing Sketch

The module can automatically generate a sketch of a Pipe Support structure. The information that is required for the
creation of this sketch is automatically extracted from the database by a process that is based on the name of the
support structure and the component naming convention that is employed within the module. The information that is
given within a sketch includes: -
the overall geometry of the Pipe Support structure, normally with 4 standard views. If the support structure is not
placed along the orthogonal plane with ship's axis, appropriate rotation is applied automatically to ensure that the
model is drawn to give the correct measurement.
the position/identification number for each part, the relative position, shape, name and diameter of each pipe being
supported
full details of the endcuts of each angle-section segment forming the structure
overall dimensions of each part
Bill of Materials
other relevant information
5.2 Bill of Material

The Bill of Material, which is produced by the module,
consists of tabulated position numbers with associated
material codes, descriptions, and quantities. The
maximum length of the ’string’ of alphanumeric characters
for one part within the table is 63. The compiled Bill of
Material is automatically saved in an external file as well in
the LST directory of the TRIBON System, under the
assigned name of <name of model>_Parts List.
5.3 Generating Production Information
Simply key-in the Name of the

support and select SKETCH as
shown
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The system will ask the user if they want to save the
current drawing, select Yes
The user can then enter a different name to the one

chosen, or select OK to continue with there current
selection
The system informs the user that it has found the

model and saved a drawing (sketch) of this model
Select Yes to continue
The system will generate a support sketch as shown on the next page with the information as stated in the
manufacturing sketch info
The drawing name is based on the name of the pipe support (e.g. PSP_102_PS_011)
Exercise 4
Generate Production Information for all the supports you have modelled during this course
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Chapter 6
6 Appendices
6.1 Appendix 1 (Exercise)
Open drawing PSUPP-APPEND-EXERCISE. Using as many types as possible, add Pipe Supports to the pipework, and
then create the support sketches
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6.2 Appendix 2 (Default file settings)
6.2.1 Definition of Sliding Shoes

The sliding shoe component is provided, for each pipe, in order to distribute the contact forces between an individual
pipe and the support structure itself and to accommodate any small relative movements between a pipe and the support
structure, e.g. to reduce chaffing and control wear. Normally the sliding shoe member is a fairly large diameter round
plate, to be placed on the top of support for pipes that cross the plane of the support assembly. This detail is generally
very much dependent on the individual yard practice and standards.
This sliding shoe component can be managed, within the Tribon database, in a similar way to the attachment pad
element. The component is defined as a 'general' component, type code 99101, and the volume is defined as shown
below
If a User so requires, the full details of a sliding shoe component can be automatically selected from the following
definition table. The basic variable that is required for the automatic selection process is the outer diameter of each pipe
member. Each standard sliding shoe component is designed to accommodate a limited range of pipe diameters.
The information regarding the diameter of shoe 'leg' can be used for preparing fabrication drawings, that is with holes
drilled in order to retain the shoe in the required position, etc.
6.2.1.1 Volume
The volume should be defined according to the convention shown below: -
6.2.1.2 SLIDPAD_FILE
6.2.1.3 Sliding Pad Control File
This sliding pad control file controls the pipe

systems which can have sliding pads and
sliding pad holes, There is a max number of
52 pipe systems, if this is exceeded then
only the first 52 will be considered.
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6.2.2 Definition of Pads
The Pad member is small plate element that is normally provided in order to improve the quality of the welded joint
between the bottom of the equal-angle section leg of a support structure and the hull panel plate to which it is directly
mounted, e.g. a deck surface. This reduces the possibility that the panel plate may be degraded by the welding and
improves the local plate fatigue life.
A pad is not normally used between a leg and the flange of a supporting profile.
This Pad can be placed and defined within the Pipe Support module and each resulting Pad will become a 'general
component' within the Tribon system, having the type code of 99101 and the appropriate volume will be attached in the
component.
The important factor that is used in order to establish and define the pad component is that the field 'type' that is
provided within the 'general information' statement has a string 'GENPAD' and when used this provides the requisite
signal to the Pipe Support module.
It is to be noted that a general component has volume properties that are related to its local co-ordinate system, as
established within the Volume mode of the Tribon Drafting module, and where the component is then subsequently
placed in the Ship co-ordinate system. Therefore the volume properties should be created carefully and made to follow
the local co-ordinate system
All Pads have to be predefined and established within a standard Pad Table prior to their possible subsequent usage in
a particular application of the Pipe Support module. This Pad table will then be automatically used by the module for
selection of the proper Pad size based on the dimensions of the equal-angle section that is used for the creation of the
support structure.
At the first stage in the pad selection process, the most appropriate Pad is selected to match the equal-angle rolled-
section name and the final selection stage is where the dimensions of the initially selected Pad will be compared with the
actual section lengths of the leg member allowing for the angle of intersection between the leg and the plate.
If it is found that the Pad and equal-angle section of the support structure are not matched when the dimensions are
compared, then the correct, larger, Pad will be selected from Pad table according to the actual apparent size of the
equal-angle section, and not based not the name of the rolled section. At this time the 'allowance' dimension given in the
Pad definition file will be used to check the final size of the Pad.
6.2.2.1 Volume
6.2.2.2 PAD_FILE
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6.2.3 Definition of U-Bolts
Each pipe is to be individually mechanically connected to the support structure in order that the appropriate physical
restraints against both self-weight and wave-induced forces and motions are provided. In order to provide some design
flexibility the module contains two types of clamping systems, namely a 'U-bolt' type and a 'strap' type. Clearly a User will
select the clamping arrangement that is considered to be the most appropriate for both the diameter of the pipe and the
local grouping of the pipes that are to be supported by an assembly.
6.2.3.1 Volume
In order to specify a simple U-bolt, Strap and nut clamping arrangement, general components, with their associated
volumes, should be defined in order to represent the actual shape of the required U-bolt together with two sets of
compatible nuts and washers. Similar to an attachment 'pad' and a 'sliding shoe', the type code can be 99101, as for a
general component. In order that Tribon can associate and position the components within the full ship model Data
Bank, the volume of the U-bolt and strap must be defined in accordance with following axis conventions.
6.2.4 Definition of Nuts

A general component (type 99101) should be created referencing a volume for 3D representation.
6.2.4.1 Volume
6.2.5 Definition of the Clamp Control file

The clamp is automatically selected by the system according to the clamp control file, which is indicated by the default
parameter, CLAMP_CONTROLFILE.
This file will have the information about which size of pipe within the system will take which clamp group.
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6.2.6 Definition of Clamp file
The clamp definition file is holding the detail information of the clamps.
The information is diameter, component name, BW, BH, BD, CH, NT and nut component.
BH: distance between nut and objects

BW: distance between centre and leg (or centre of
hole) of the clamp.
BD: diameter of clamp holding pipe.
CH: distance between pipe and hull.
NT: thickness of nut.
B-offset is a width margin for bending area in terms of
the manufacturing.
E-offset is for normal free end.
Each clamp type has one definition file and the file
name is the same with the type defined in control
file. The directory is defined as a default
parameter, CLAMP_DEFDIR.
Ubolt control file: UboltControl.dat
Ubolt definition file: U100.dat, U200.dat etc..
note that the definition of the components of

clamps and nuts, are following same way
illustrated in next section. However, all
additional information stored in user defined
input field, is not required anymore.
Furthermore the clamp information defined
in pipe component is also not required.
6.2.7 Snipe and Endcut File

The full production definition of the table and leg angle section members, and including any additional profiles, that form
a support structure includes the snip and endcut details at the respective ends of each element. Such details also clearly
effect the overall length of the corresponding element.
Various cases of endcut details for the profile members in a support can be calculated automatically by the module.
However if a User does not want this automated endcut facility to be used then it can be de-activated by setting the
corresponding default parameter 'ENDCUT' to 'OFF'.
The option 'Snip' can be controlled in the module's main menu and there are three types of the snip called, type- A, B
and C.
Also it is possible to make a snip on both flange and web side, User can controlled the snip via snip note in the main
menu.
The type -A and B has a fixed value for the snip and type-C is user defined endcut that user can give parameters for the
endcut illustrated in the figure below. However, the parameters can be controlled via snip definition file defined by the
default parameter SNIPDEF_FILE
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6.2.8 Component default file
There are two 'kinds' of profiles that are recognised within the overall Tribon system, namely so-called 'pseudo'
components and 'real' components. Both types of components are available within the Pipe Support module.
It is required that all of the steel equal angle profile sections that are to be, or may be, used in the Pipe Support module,
for the definition of the support structures within a particular ship project, should be defined in the 'component definition'
file. The 'component definition' file is simply a list of rolled steel sections, which is available for use
This table must be defined in the module default file, associated

with the parameter 'COMP_FILE'.
The Tribon Component User Guide should be referred to for
information regarding the process of registering Real
Components within the Components Data Bank.
6.2.9 Definition of Width file

The overall width, span, of the table of the support structure is automatically established by the module based on the
diameters and spacing of the pipes that are to be supported, together with a default value for a margin on either side of
the pipe, or pipes, This margin is provided in order to ensure sufficient space and clearance for the clamping details and
to accommodate the corner joint details of the framework itself.
The module provides default values for this margin, based upon both the diameter of the adjacent pipe and the
standardised type of support arrangement. The default values that are within the module are given in width margin
definition file
However a User can control the width of this margin through the default file. If he specifies a value for 'MARGIN_WIDTH'
then this value will be used by the module if the proper value is not specified in the width margin definition file. However,
a User should excise caution in specifying a value less than given in width margin definition file, otherwise both clamping
and joint details may not be adequate and module will not issue any warning or error messages regarding such
situations
6.2.9.1 Simple Definition for the group

This is a simple ordinary way to define the span and this value is applied in both left and right end
B: type-D, E, F
C: type-A, B, X, Y
D: type-C1, C2
E: type-H (if this column (E) is not existed in the
definition file, value B will be applied to type -H).
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6.2.9.2 Individual Definition with the type
In order to specify this usage, the file format, M2 should be specified in the beginning of the definition file as below.
#TBVersion = M2
The purpose of this definition file give a possibility to define left and right value of the margin value according to each
types.
The left and right value can be analysed to free end and connected (bent) angle, which the margin value might be
different
Note: The order of the type is A, B, C1, C2, D1, D2, E, F, G, H, I, X, Y
6.2.10 Pipe support Defaults

GUI(wxPython/Kcs)
New GUI is designed with wxPython library. All new functions are placed in new menu. To keep compatibility with other
versions of Tribon system, it is switch able with this parameter.
Default = wxPython
SUPPORT_DIR
This directory is used in order to store the relational data that develops between a pipe support structure and the hull
panel structure onto which it is to be attached. In order to accomplish this it is necessary to create a temporary directory
and assign it to this parameter.
CLAMP_DEFAULTDIR
The directory is used in order to store the clamp control file, which is used to select the appropriate clamp while creating
new pipe support.
CLAMP_CONTROLFILE
This file contains a table of geometric data that is used in order to define a clamp and the nuts with relation to the pipe
dimension.
COMP_FILE
This file contains a list of the steel, equal-angle, and profile sections that are available for use in creating the structure of
a Pipe Support arrangement for a specific ship project
PAD_FILE
This file contains a table of geometric data that is used in order to define an attachment Pad, (plate), component with
relation to the profile section that is used to construct the support structure.
SNIPDEF_FILE
This file contains information of snip parameters of TYPE-A and B.
SLIDPAD_FILE
This file contains a table of geometric data that is used in order to define a Sliding Pad component with relation to the
pipe that is being supported. Ref. Table 3.
SLIDPAD_CONTROLFILE
This file contains a table of pipe system and the status of system. The data is used to monitor slid pad creation for a
particular pipe system.
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OFFSET_CONTROL_FILE
This file contains the attachment gaps for the profile.
WIDTH_FILE
This file contains a table of dimensions that is used in order to define the margin width from the centre of a pipe to the
extreme end of the 'table' member of structure that provides the immediate structural attachment and support to the
pipe.
SPT_ANG_1
This is the included angle between the 'left' leg of the structure and the top profile, 'table', member,. This variable is only
relevant to the standard support type-E arrangement,
The 'nominal' potential range for this angle is between 0 to 180 degrees and the ‘side’ that is to the left or to the right of
the 'leg', is determined according to the direction of the structure that supports the overall assembly. However the 'actual'
range is considerably limited by practical factors and the fabrication of the assembly.
SPT_ANG_2
This is the included angle between 'right' leg of the structure and top profile, 'table', member. This variable is only
relevant to the standard support type-E arrangement.
The same comments apply with regard to the included angle as in default parameter SPT_ANG_1.
PROJECT
Default project.
MODULE
Default module for support.
COLOUR
Default colour of structure model when shown in a graphic display, for instance 'WHITE', 'RED', etc., however a
component having a volume, will be given its own colour.
PREFIX_NAME
Prefix text for name of support, NULL can be set.
NAME_USER
Key word for name of support like user initial.
NAME_SERIAL
Default serial number to make name of support l like '0000'.
The name of model is generated with 'MODULE', 'PREFIX_NAME', 'USER_NAME', 'USER_SERIAL'
Hereby one example of above defaults for shorter name:
PREFIX_NAME =
MODULE_NAME = OFF
NAME_USER = B100
NAME_SERIAL = 00
MODULE_NAME
Key word to use the ship construction module name as a part of the support structure model name. If 'OFF', name of
Module will not be used for the name of the model
TOL
Allowable tolerance height between the top of the support and the pipe. If distance between bottom of pipe and top of
support, exceeds TOL, the pipe will be disregarded for support.
Default = 2.5 (mm)
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MARGIN_WIDTH
Length from end of support and centre of pipe (mm). But, optimum width related to the clamp type defined in clamp
definition file will be applied and if no proper value or BAND is OFF, WIDTH_FILE will be applied at first and if no proper
value in WIDTH_FILE, this value will be used.
Default = 150 (mm)
MINLEN_LEG
Minimum length of support leg (mm), (Not yet Used)
GAP_FLANGE
Gap parameter for the attachment option FLANGE
GAP_FLANGE_LAP
Gap parameter for the attachment option FLANGE_LAP
GAP_SPECIAL
Attachment length in case of special attachment
GAP_WEB
Gap parameter
GAP_G5
Gap parameter, default value=10 (mm)
ANGLE_SNIP
Angle of Snip on free part of profile
Default =45 (deg)
SNIP_SIDE
Side of Snip on free end of profile. This integer value 1/2/3 for web/flange /both side respectively. Applicable for 2000
type end cut in L profile only.
SNIP_TYPE
Type of snip at free end of profile. This can be A/B/C. Applicable for 2000 type end cut in L profile only.
SNIP_PARA_X and SNIP_PARA_Y

Value of snip parameter for TYPE-C snip.
PAD
Creation of support pad or not (On/Off)
Default = Off
ENDCUT
Applying of endcut details or not (On or Off)
Default = On
BAND
Creation of clamping band or not (On/Off)
Default = Off
UP_NUT
Creation of upper nut or not (On/Off)
Default = On
HOLE
Creation of hole for band in a pipe support or not (On/Off)
Default = Off
ZIGZAG
Special case of hole arrangement (band arrangement) or normal (On/Off)
Default = Off
SUPPORT LAYER
Used to set the layer of pipe support while creation. It is an integer value.
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SLID_PAD
Creation of sliding pad or not (On/Off)
Default = Off
COMP
Default component name for equal angle section member
Default=L#130*130*13
ANGLE_B
Angle between legs of Type-B
Default =30.0 (deg)
FLANGE_DIR
To allow input by the user to define the direction of the flange (On/Off)
Default = On
type_X
Keyword to regard the Pipes, which are possible to add to a type-X arrangement.
Default = On
SNIP
Keyword to control Snip detail, On/Off
Default = On
INDICATE_SPAN
Keyword to allow interactive indication for the end points of the table member during the creating of the standard support
structure.
Default = Off
For additional information regarding the parent model when adding a further support or profile to an old model.
If 'Off', automatically the parent model is selected, but if 'On', then the system request to indicate the existing model and
then the added model will belong to the model just indicated.
Default = On
PAINTCODE
Paint Code consisting of 3 characters, for instance 'AAA'. This information is stored in the information file and can be
used to put the information in a sketch.
WORKORDER
Number of work order consisting of 14 characters. This information is stored in the information file and can be used to
put the information in a sketch.
INSTSTAGE
Installation stage name of pipe support, consisting of 17 characters. This information is stored in the information file.
ROOMNAME
Room name that Pipe Support is installed, consisting of 17 characters. This information is stored in the information file
and can be used to put the information in a sketch.
MANUFACT_TYPE
Manufacture type information. This information is stored in the information file.
SUPPORTTYPE
Classification code for the manufacturing and installation of Pipe Support structure assembly, consisted of 1 single
character either 'F', 'A' and 'N', where.
‘F’: manufacturing with fixed dimension
‘A’: to be adjusted on board during installation, and
‘N’: no manufacturing in the shop.
This information is stored in the information file and can be used to put the information in a sketch.
STARTPAGENO
Starting Page no. for Sketch.
INCLINED_LENGTH
LENGTH to be used in a slanted leg design arrangement.
Default = 500(mm)
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TYPE_I_LENGTH
LENGTH to be used in type I leg design arrangement.
Default = 500 (mm).
TOGGLE_OPTION
Keyword to indicate the special function, (ON/OFF) for creation of new pipe support with option, special type which legs
are bend for Type-A and Type-E
Default = OFF
TOGGLE_PART
Keyword to indicate for PART handling for instance to DELETE, ON/OFF.
Default = OFF
TOGGLE_MODIFY
Keyword to indicate move, (ON/OFF). Value from toggle TOGGLE_OPTION used for relate with option, move and
relate.
Default = OFF
ENUM_PROF
Keyword to give the indication that side plane of stiffener will be used as place of support.
0=top of hull stiffener
1= system used only for the structure profile
2= special attach
3=side of hull stiffener
Default = 0
SUPPORT_TYPE
Keyword to indicate type default support (ALL/NOT_ALL).
If SUPPORT_TYPE='NOT_ALL', system will ask type of support for each support.
Default = ALL
OWNER
Keyword to indicate the parent model (ON/OFF). If 'ON', system will ask the user to KEY in or indicate the model. If
'OFF', system will get the name of structure model among the models indicated.
Default = ON
PLANE
Keyword for lock.
Default = ISO
TABLE_ADJUST_ANGLE
Value of adjust angle. If the angle between tangent vector of pipes and vectors (axis, X, Y, Z), is less than
TABLE_ADJUST_ANGLE then, vector will be modified to the same vector of axis.
Default = 1.5
PIPE_DIR_ANGLE
Value of adjust angle to be used when checking the direction of pipe to make sure the validity of the support.
Default = 3.0
TEXTOUTPUT
Text output generation on/off.
Default = ON
TEXTOUTPUTSKETCH
Sketch generation on/off in case of TEXTOUTPUT on.
Default = ON
TEXTFROMPAD
Default = ON
DEF_AUTOSAVE
Automatic save of default file. This parameter allows a user to get the same environment whenever a user starts the
pipe support module. But in this case, the default file should be handled based on an individual user.
Default = OFF
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DEF_LEG_CLEANCE
Minimum distance between legs. If the distance is less than this value, support will not be created.
Default = Nocheck
AUTO_PIPE_SKIP
Discard pipe/pipes if pipe is not properly placed to be supported, if value = ON. Otherwise error `Pipe is out of the limit' is
produced.
Default = ON
COPY_GEN_PAD
PAD's are to be copied during Copy Support if value = ON.
Default = ON
NAME_SEARCH
Enables to use Serial Number that have not been used for name of support. If value = OFF, the Serial Number will
always use the last Number.
Default = OFF
TDM_SUBTYPE
Save Subtype.
No default
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1.4 Course Structure

1.5 Using this guide

Annotation for trainees benefit

PIPE SUPPORT FILE

1.7 The Graphical User Interface

COMP_FILE, containing valid profile components to be used by the system

COMP FILE WIDTH FILE

UBOLT CONTROL FILE

SLIDPAD FILE PAD FILE

SLIDPAD CONTROL FILE UBOLT FILE

See Appendix 1 for full details

2.2 Support Directory

2.3 Default Files

SB_SUPPORT1_DEF - sketch default file

They should be set in the d065<proj>.sbd file similar to below: -

If the modelling process is started without any

For a full explanation of defaults see Appendix 1

2.3.2 Sketch Def File

2.4 Drawing Form

Drawing form A4L_PSUPP is shown above

Type-X is a special type that is provided to cover the

We will use this component directly in modelling later in the course

Choose Project > Psupp

Start Pipe Modelling

To start the Pipe Support system choose

2.7 Default File Handling

2.7.1 Listing and Setting Defaults

These values will be applied to all pipe supports modelled in

2.8.1 Identification of Adjacent Hull Structure

2.8.2 Hull Panel Plate Members

2.8.3 Hull Panel Profile Members

Group-1: profile type 30, 31, 33, 37

2.8.5 Tee Section Profiles

2.8.6 User Defined Planes

2.8.7 Structure Profile Member

Attachment Options in the Pipe Support Form

(i) Single plate including slanted panel

For the case (ix), ’Special’ option is required.

2.9 Identification of Pipes

However, you should remember: -

3.1 Modelling New Pipe Supports

Type of support, (from the available standard arrangements)

Open drawing PSUPP-TYPEE

Fill in the Pipe Support Form as

Indicate each pipe in turn with the cursor

Press Operation Complete

Press Options to indicate

Now we have two ‘Type-E’ pipe supports, including U-Bolts (c/w

3.3.1 Keyboard Input

X=1000, 2000, FR300, FR302+300, FR333-200

2) Use a simple repeating function with a set incremental value.

3.3.2 Indicating with the Cursor

When the User wishes to terminate this approach, the OC

Exercise 2 Drawing PSUPP-EXERCISE2

Before modelling alter the default parameters as shown below

PREFIX_NAME = ZZ (where ‘ZZ’ is your user name)

Open the Drawing called PSUPP-TYPEA

Indicate the two pipes…