Ballasting weight is modeled same way as valve. Friction forces for buried pipes are calculated taking the additional ballasting weight load into account. Ballasting weight is placed on buried elements according to SNIP 2.05.06-85 and SP 36.13330.2012
Property |
Description |
Name |
Element name. If checked then it shown in 3D view |
Length |
Length along pipe axis. Length L must be less than adjoining elements |
Weight in water |
Weight. If the ballasting weight is in flooded soil, buoyancy should be subtracted from its weight. Standard value without taking into account the overload factor is set. |
To insert a ballasting weight, select the desired node and use the menu option: Insert > Insert Ballasting
or press the 
toolbar
icon.
To view ballasting weight properties:
Double click it in the 3D view
Select it and
press the 
toolbar icon