pBUILD is the industry leading software package for conducting a line lowering analysis for lowering the pipelines safely into the ditch. pBUILD calculates pipe stresses during pipe lowering operation with optimal boom spacing to ensure safe construction.
State-of-art automated pipeline lowering analysis tool
Why Use pBUILD
- Provides surety to ensure no detrimental effects during pipe installation
- Supports the use of alternate rules of CSA Z662 to allow more liberal criteria for mechanized welds
- Uses advanced simulation tool Abaqus for stress calculations
- Clear instructions for construction crew for pipe lowering
Key Benefits
Reliable
Enhanced Safety
Automation
How it Works
1. Input initial boom spacing
2. Input lowering pipe profile
3. Review/optimize the lowering profile
4. Review stress results
