Installing clientcalcIf you downloaded the ClientCalc setup file from the Internet you will need to extract all the files from the zip file first before you can begin installation. Do not try running setup directly from within the zip file as this won't work and you will receive error messages.
Once you have extracted the four files, or if you have an installation CD run setup.exe
Once setup loads you will be taken to a screen displaying the version number of the programme and the install location.
A sub-directory called "stresscalc" followed by the version of the programme will be created in the directory you choose.
Finally, click the Install button to be installation.

AUTHORISING
Before you can use ClientCalc, you need to register your Client ID with Vector International. Your Client ID is always displayed in the bottom left-hand corner of the ClientCalc main window.
Upon successful registration, you will be given a user name and password that must be entered each time you start ClientCalc or load a project file. Please note that usernames and passwords are case-sensitive.

OptionsClientCalc's options can be found under the Tools menu.An option to display the splash screen at startup can be changed here and is on by default.The address of the server can also be specified but you should not need to do this unless you receive instructions from Vector International.




Using ClientcalcThe operation of ClientCalc falls into three stages:
1) Setting up the design cases.
2) Running the analysis.
3) Viewing results and report output.

Configuring the design cases is detailed in the design case setup section. Once the cases have been set up, material and loading parameters need to be set before running an analysis. Details of load and material setup can be found in the analysis section. Finally, you may want to generate reports and produce other outputs, this is discussed in the output section.


Design case setupClientCalc allows you to setup and run multiple design cases within one project and runs an analysis on each case in turn as part of a batch job. By default, the first case (Case 1) is selected and will allow you to assign a clamp, pipe, and sealring. To add more cases, click the green plus button. The added case becomes the active case so you can immediately begin to assign the dimensions. To remove a case, select it from the list and click the red minus button.

SELECTING A CLAMP
Clamps are selected from the drop-down box in the region labelled Clamp. A list of pre-defined clamps is presented in the list but custom clamps may also be input. See the section on custom clamps for more information.

SELECTING A PIPE
Choosing the pipe size is more flexible than clamps or sealrings as the dimensions can be specified precisely or from the set of pre-defined sizes and schedules. The Pipe Outer Diameter region allows input via the pipe nominal bore (Size) or you can specify the outer diameter exactly. Notice that by specifying an outer diameter the Schedule becomes disabled and you must enter a wall thickness. The inner diameter is calculated by subtracting twice the wall thickness from the outside diameter.

SELECTING A SEALRING
Sealrings are selected from the drop-down box in the region labelled Sealring. A list of pre-defined seals is prested but custom seals may also be input.
You will notice that, after making a selection, some of the dimensions are displayed on the left-hand side of the window.


The AnalysisOnce you have finished setting up the cases to run, click on the Design Data tab to take you to the analysis options page.

CHOOSING MATERIALS
Before the analysis can begin, the material properties must be chosen. This can be done in one of two ways, either as input from the materials database or directly. The default is from database as shown in the top-right corner of the window. All fields are initially blank and must be filled before starting the analysis. Failure to do so will cause an error message to be displayed. The seal material is not required for the analysis and is for display purposes only on the TDS and reports.

Secondary material stresses can be calculated either by using the material's yield stress on by the calculations based on ASME VIII Appendix 4. The option for switching between the two is located in the bottom-left hand corner of the window. When Yield Stress is selected, the secondary stress is calculated by

Clamp Yield Stress / 1.5

When ASME VIII Appendix 4 is selected, the secondary stress is calculated by:
Min(Clamp Yield Stress * 2, Clamp Design Stress * 3) / 1.5

SPECIFYING LOAD DATA
Loading data is common to all cases in the project. A number of loads can be specified including pressure and torsion. Input can either be in metric or imperial.

STARTING THE ANALYSIS
Once all values have been set click the Start Analysis button at the bottom of the window. A series of warnings and error messages may appear if the dimensions or loading data you have specified does not make sence.

Analysis resultsAnalysis results are divided into the graph and a detailed stress report on the Stress Report tab.


OutputClientCalc can generate three types of output, each can be configured to be in metric or imperial. A basic report detailing inputs to the analysis and the bending moment versus axial force graph of all cases in the project can be produced (see the generating reports section).A Techlok Data Sheet (TDS) listing some dimensions, material properties and maximum primary and secondary bending moments and axial force can be produced.
Details of the stresses at several locations on the clamp and hub can be written to a Microsoft Word 2000 document for later analysis if required.

Generating ReportsClientCalc can automatically output results of the analysis into a Microsoft Word 97 or 2000 document in a pre-defined format. You must have Microsoft Word 97 or 2000 installed on your computer for this to work.

Reports may only be generated after a successful analysis run. To preview the reports, choose Generate Report from the File menu. If the option is disabled you need to run an analysis first. A dialog will appear similar to that shown below. The numbers will differe depending on your exact case. Do not worry about the quality of the graph bitmap - it is to give you an idea of the report layout and does not reflect the final output.
The majority of the values are for display purposes only and cannot be changed. You may enter a new Title, Client Ref and Vector Ref before initiating the export procedure. When you are ready to export to Microsoft Word, choose Export to Word from the File menu. All cases are written to the same document, one per page.




Custom clampsUnder normal circumstances, you will be dealing with the predefined clamps
but there may be occasions when the predefined clamps do not meet your
exact criteria. To enter a custom clamp, select Custom from the drop-down
clamp selection box. Another dialogue box will appear allowing you to specify
all the dimensions of the clamp. All fields are mandatory. When you have
finished, click the OK button.