Hangers and Supports Database Hierarchy

The main administrative element for a Support or Hanger is the Restraint (REST). The Restraint name is the name of the support. All Support database elements are linked by references and any part of the support can be traced back to the Restraint: see the diagram below:

In the Hangers and Supports application, Restraints are created under Zones. The Hangers (HANG elements) are owned by a Restraint. Restraints have a similar function to Pipes, and Hangers have a similar function to Branches.

Hangers connect pipework to steelwork or civils. Hangers connect to Fittings (FITT) in the steelwork or civil and ATTAs in the pipework. Restraints contain all the Hanger (pipe-to-steelwork connection) information.

Every Support assembly has an associated Framework. The Framework (FRMW) owns at least one Subframework (SBFR): if the Hangers in the assembly are in different planes, you will need to create a Subframework for each plane. The Subframework contains all the steelwork data. Frameworks are owned by Structures (STRUC) or Substructures (SUBS).

The examples in this manual are based on the MDB /HANGER, supplied with the product, which contains the following Sites and Zones:

The Site DEMO/SITE contains the model which will be the starting point for the tutorial. This includes Zones which contain Pipes, Primary Steelwork and Civils.

The Site DEMO/H&S contains empty Zones where the Hangers and Supports you create will be stored.

The Site HS-Admin contains construction aids for you to use when adding the Hanger and Support elements to the model supplied.

The design elements in a typical Support are shown below.

The design elements in a typical Hanger are shown below.