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ROHR2 vs Octave Aspect Pipe Stress

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ROHR2

SIGMA Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH · Structural & Piping Analysis

02040608010065EPC INDEX

A respected pipe-stress system with a strong regional following and EN-code strength. A natural fit for German-speaking engineering teams.

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Octave Aspect Pipe Stress

Octave · Structural & Piping Analysis

02040608010084EPC INDEX

CAESAR II by another name and still the reference for pipe stress analysis. Its ubiquity among stress engineers and reviewers is itself a decisive advantage.

  1. 8Capability25%9
  2. 6Interoperability20%8
  3. 6Scale15%9
  4. 7Usability15%7
  5. 6Deployment10%6
  6. 5Ecosystem15%10
AttributeROHR2Octave Aspect Pipe Stress
VendorSIGMA Ingenieurgesellschaft mbHOctave
CategoryStructural & Piping AnalysisStructural & Piping Analysis
StatusActiveActive
DeploymentDesktopDesktop
LicensingCommercial licenceCommercial licence
Standardsn/aPCF/IDF
Strengths
  • EN 1591-1 flange design
  • Piping and steel in one model
  • Optional FE substructures
  • Broad code coverage
  • PCF import from many design tools
  • Industry-wide familiarity
Considerations
  • Regional rather than global ecosystem
  • Fewer owner specifications internationally
  • Desktop only
  • The new Octave name will take time to settle in specifications
  • Desktop only
  • Licensing per seat

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