Contents

What's New in CAESAR II ...................................................................................................................... 6

Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 10
Software and Hardware Requirements............................................................................................. 10
Seminars ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Additional Intergraph CAS Software ................................................................................................. 11

Licensing.............................................................................................................................................. 13
ESL Installation................................................................................................................................ 14
Install a local lock ...................................................................................................................... 14
Install a network lock ................................................................................................................. 14
SmartPlant License Manager Installation ......................................................................................... 17
Quick Installation Workflow ........................................................................................................ 17
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ........................................................................................... 18

Using the SmartPlant License Checkout Utility.................................................................................. 19

Install SmartPlant License Checkout Utility ...................................................................................... 19
License Checkout Utility Dialog Box ................................................................................................. 20
Check Out a License ....................................................................................................................... 21

Installation............................................................................................................................................ 22
Network Installations ................................................................................................................. 23
Install CAESAR II ............................................................................................................................ 24
Install in Silent Mode........................................................................................................................ 28
Troubleshoot Installation .................................................................................................................. 30
Why do I get an error message saying CAESAR II cannot locate the configuration
file when I try to run CAESAR II? ............................................................................................... 30
Why does the CAESAR II Configuration Editor not open? Why does the
Configuration Editor not save and close? ................................................................................... 30

Technical Information .......................................................................................................................... 31

External Interfaces ........................................................................................................................... 31
Piping Codes ................................................................................................................................... 32
Equipment Codes ............................................................................................................................ 33
Wind and Seismic Codes ................................................................................................................. 34
Configuration Options ...................................................................................................................... 36
Computational Control ............................................................................................................... 36
Database Definitions ................................................................................................................. 38
FRP Properties .......................................................................................................................... 39
Geometry Directives .................................................................................................................. 39
Graphic Settings ........................................................................................................................ 40
Miscellaneous Options............................................................................................................... 45
SIFs and STRESSES ................................................................................................................ 45

CAESAR II Quick Reference Guide 4