Tutorial For Modeling Victaulic Coupling in CAEPIPE: General

Tutorial for Modeling Victaulic Coupling in CAEPIPE
The following are the Steps for modeling and including Victaulic Coupling in CAEPIPE analysis.
General
 Victaulic is a developer and producer of mechanical pipe joining systems and is the originator of
the grooved pipe couplings joining system.
 Victaulic Grooved Couplings are used to join mechanical pipes together. Grooved coupling pipe
joining systems use a roll grooving technique to join pipes and pipe joining components. A
groove is placed on the end of two pipes to prepare the pipes engagement with the coupling
housing and gasket. The gasket creates a pressure responsive seal on the outside diameter of
the pipe, unlike standard compression joints, where pressure acts to separate the seal. The
gasket sealing is enhanced as the coupling housing is tightened onto the pipe end. "The
economics of the grooved method derive from simplified assembly that involves three basic
concepts: a pressure responsive gasket that creates a leak-tight seal; couplings that hold the
pipe together; and fasteners that secure the couplings.
Mechanical piping joining systems are being used in HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and mining,
water and waste water treatment, oilfield operations, power plants, military, marine systems
and other industrial applications due to the time and labor-saving features associated with
installation. Mechanical piping joining systems offer an alternative to welding, threading, and
flanging for joining two pipe ends. See the figures given below for details.
 The steps provided in this tutorial are applicable for most of the Victaulic Couplings, including
Styles 77 and 177. The properties from Style 77 are referred from the document available in the
link http://static.victaulic.com/assets/uploads/literature/06.04.pdf. Dimensional details and
mechanical properties of Victaulic Coupling are referred from the document given in the above
link corresponding to 6” Victaulic Coupling. The same is presented below for quick reference.
The .pdf file of the details of Style 77 Victaulic Couplings downloaded from the link mentioned above is
attached herewith for convenience.
Tutorial
Step 1:
Attached are the two sample CAEPIPE models with identical layouts in version 10.20 format (attached
herewith) with one model having a Temperature increase and the other with a Temperature decrease to
simulate the Coupling under Compression and Tension respectively. Snapshots of the piping layout are
shown below.
Step 2:
From the attached models, you may observe that the Flexible Victaulic Coupling is modelled between
Nodes 20 and 30 using Tie Rod by entering the properties listed in Step 3 below from the catalog for
Victaulic Flexible Coupling, Style 77- Roll Groove Type (shown above).
Step 3:
 Axial Stiffness of the Tie Rod = AE/L = 34.47 x 29.5E+6 / 2.13 = 4.774E+8 lb/inch
where,
A = Area of the Coupling calculated using the OD of the Pipe Section (= 6.625 in from the
attached model) = 34.47 in2
E = Young’s Modulus of the Coupling Material = 29.5E+6 psi (taken from properties for A106
Grade A, as the material for the Coupling is not listed in the catalog)
L = 2.13” (Z value from Catalog for 6” Coupling)
 Gap in Tension = 0.13” (= Maximum Separation for Roll Groove – Minimum Separation for Roll
Groove = 0.13” – 0.0”)
 Gap in Compression = 0” (as the coupler cannot compress any further beyond Minimum
Separation)
The above parameters are entered for Tie Rod between Node 20 and 30, as shown in the snapshot
below.
Step 4:
Select the Load Cases shown below for analysis through Layout Window > Loads > Load cases. Save the
model and perform the analysis through Layout window > File > Analyze.
Step 5:
From the Displacements and Element forces results of CAEPIPE for “Operating (W+P1+T1)” Load case for
the model with temperature Increase, note the following.
 The differential Axial displacement between Nodes 20 and 30 = 0.068 – (0.068) = 0.0” < 0.13”
(Pipe End Separation specified in the catalog 0.13”).
 The differential Angular Deflection = -0.0154 – (-0.1228) = 0.107 deg < 1.083 deg (Allowable
Deflection specified in the catalog).
 Axial Load at Tie Rod = -356 lb < 34470 lb (End Load specified in the catalog)
Step 6:
Similarly, from the Displacements and Element forces results of CAEPIPE for “Operating (W+P1+T1)”
Load case for the model with temperature Decrease, note the following.
 The differential Axial displacement between Nodes 20 and 30 = -0.056 – (0.022) = -0.078” <
0.13” (Pipe End Separation specified in the catalog 0.13”).
 The differential Angular Deflection = -0.0154 – (0.0265) = -0.0419 deg < 1.083 deg (Allowable
Deflection specified in the catalog).
 Axial Load at Tie Rod = 0 lb < 34470 lb (End Load specified in the Catalog)
Summary
From the above exercise, it is noted that the differential Axial displacement, differential Angular rotation
and Axial load at Tie Rod computed by CAEPIPE for Operating Load Case 1 for Coupling modelled
between Nodes 20 and 30 are less than the Allowable Linear Movement (0.13”), Angular Deflection
(1.08 deg) and Maximum Permissible End Load (34470 lb) provided in the Catalog thereby meeting the
criteria.

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