AutoPIPE
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What is AutoPIPE
AutoPIPE is a piping stress analysis and design software used to model piping systems and evaluate code compliance under sustained, thermal, and occasional loads. It is used by piping engineers in plant, industrial, and energy projects to size supports, check stresses, and generate analysis reports. The product focuses on engineering analysis workflows rather than BIM authoring, and it supports integration with common plant design and structural analysis environments.
Purpose-built stress analysis
AutoPIPE centers on piping stress and flexibility analysis, including load cases, code checks, and support evaluation. This makes it well suited for detailed engineering verification tasks that general-purpose MEP drafting tools do not cover. It also produces calculation outputs and reports that align with typical piping engineering deliverables.
Integration with plant design
AutoPIPE is commonly used alongside plant and piping design ecosystems, enabling engineers to move geometry and metadata between design and analysis. This reduces rework compared with rebuilding models manually from 2D/3D CAD exports. The workflow is oriented to iterative design changes where analysis needs to be updated frequently.
Engineering documentation outputs
The software provides structured results for stresses, displacements, forces, and support reactions that can be reviewed and shared with project stakeholders. These outputs support downstream tasks such as support design, nozzle load checks, and coordination with structural teams. The emphasis on traceable analysis results differentiates it from tools focused primarily on drafting or BIM coordination.
Not a BIM authoring tool
AutoPIPE does not replace MEP BIM platforms used for building system modeling, coordination, and construction documentation. Teams typically still need separate tools for architectural/MEP authoring and clash coordination. This can add handoffs and data management steps in building-centric workflows.
Learning curve for analysts
Effective use requires knowledge of piping stress concepts, applicable design codes, and load case development. New users may need training to set up models, boundary conditions, and support representations correctly. Misapplied assumptions can lead to results that require significant review and iteration.
Interoperability depends on setup
Data exchange quality can vary based on the source system, file formats, and how consistently piping components and properties are defined. Projects may require mapping, cleanup, or validation to ensure the analysis model matches the design intent. This can limit the time savings expected from integration if upstream data is incomplete.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| AutoPIPE (Virtuoso 12-month practitioner subscription) | Starting at $4,217.00 (USD) | 12‑month Virtuoso subscription; purchase includes 2 Keys (training/service credits); core AutoPIPE capabilities (graphical results & reports). Prices vary by region; available also as perpetual (with SELECT) or via Cloud Services Subscription. |
| AutoPIPE Advanced (Virtuoso 12-month practitioner subscription) | Starting at $9,137.00 (USD) | Includes everything in AutoPIPE plus advanced analyses (buried pipe, flange checks, force time history, multiple response spectra, fluid transients, Support Optimizer, additional design codes). Purchase includes 2 Keys; prices vary by region. |
| AutoPIPE QA and Reporting | Contact sales / varies by region | Includes nuclear analysis, fatigue analysis, thermal transient analysis and QA features. Bentley product page lists "Contact Us" for pricing. |
Seller details
Bentley Systems, Incorporated
Exton, Pennsylvania, USA
1984
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