TM-1307 AVEVA Plant (12.1) Nuclear Applications Administration Rev 1.0

AVEVA Plant
(12.1)
TRAINING GUIDE
Nuclear Applications
Administration
TM-1307
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Revision Log
Date Revision Description of Revision Author Reviewed Approved
09/12/2011 0.1 Issued for review PDMS 12.1.SP2 KB
09/01/2012 0.2 Reviewed KB MC
14/05/2012 1.0 Approved for Training PDMS 12.1.SP2 KB MC
Updates
Revision 1.0 incorporates a number of significant alterations to this guide as a result of the PDMS Plant 12.1
release. Change highlighting has not been employed at Revision 1.0 but will be employed for a subsequent
revisions.
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Contents
1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 7
1.1 Aim..................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Objectives ......................................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Prerequisites .................................................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Course Structure .............................................................................................................................. 7
1.5 Using this guide ............................................................................................................................... 7
2 Installation and Configuration ................................................................................................................ 9
2.1 Installation from DVD – Worked Example ..................................................................................... 9
2.2 Modifying an Installation from DVD – Worked Example ............................................................ 13
2.3 Adding the Required Data for Nuclear Applications .................................................................. 15
2.3.1 Including Data from Supplied Databases ................................................................................. 15
2.3.2 Re-creating Data from Supplied Macros .................................................................................. 15
2.4 Testing the Installation .................................................................................................................. 16
3 Parameter Files ...................................................................................................................................... 17
3.1 Nuclear Concrete Design Parameter Files .................................................................................. 17
3.1.1 ANGLES file ............................................................................................................................. 18
3.1.2 CALCULATE file....................................................................................................................... 18
3.1.3 CSV file .................................................................................................................................... 18
3.1.4 DISTANCEDIRECTION file ...................................................................................................... 18
3.1.5 DES-PURPOSE file.................................................................................................................. 19
3.1.6 DISTANCES file ....................................................................................................................... 19
3.1.7 EDITOR file .............................................................................................................................. 20
3.1.8 ESCALIER file .......................................................................................................................... 20
3.1.9 GALETTE file ........................................................................................................................... 20
3.1.10 GTYPES file ............................................................................................................................. 20
3.1.11 LEVELS file .............................................................................................................................. 21
3.1.12 NOMMER file ........................................................................................................................... 21
3.1.13 SLOPES file ............................................................................................................................. 22
3.1.14 ELEVATION file........................................................................................................................ 22
3.2 Nuclear Room Manager Parameter Files ..................................................................................... 23
3.2.1 CLASSIFICATION file .............................................................................................................. 23
3.2.2 FACES file ................................................................................................................................ 23
3.2.3 INVENTORY file ....................................................................................................................... 24
3.2.4 ROOMS file .............................................................................................................................. 24
3.2.5 ZONES file ............................................................................................................................... 24
3.3 Nuclear Concrete Quantities Parameter Files ............................................................................. 24
3.3.1 GENERALITES file................................................................................................................... 24
3.4 Investigating Parameter Files – Worked Example ...................................................................... 25
4 Catalogues and Specifications ............................................................................................................. 27
4.1 Plines ............................................................................................................................................... 27
4.2 Geometry ........................................................................................................................................ 27
4.3 Sub-components:........................................................................................................................... 27
4.4 Specification Components ............................................................................................................ 28
4.5 Anchor Spacing Checks ................................................................................................................ 28
4.6 Investigating Paragon – Worked Example .................................................................................. 28
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Nuclear Application Administration TM-1307
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CHAPTER 1
1 Introduction
AVEVA Nuclear Applications encompass a number of PDMS Design utilities that allow users to construct
accurate and detailed models of concrete structures. This training guide introduces PDMS Administrators to
the basic concepts of AVEVA Nuclear Applications installation, configuration and setup requirements.
1.1 Aim
The aim of this training guide is to provide PDMS administrators with the knowledge necessary to set up and
configure the AVEVA Nuclear Applications utilities.
1.2 Objectives
 Enable PDMS Administrators to install, configure and setup AVEVA Nuclear Applications.
 Explain the significance of parameter files pertinent to AVEVA Nuclear Applications.
 Introduce PDMS concepts specific to AVEVA Nuclear Applications.
1.3 Prerequisites
It is expected that trainees will have working knowledge of PDMS Systems Administration and be familiar
with AVEVA Nuclear Applications design utilities.
1.4 Course Structure
Training will consist of oral and visual presentations, demonstrations and set exercises. Each workstation
will have a training project, populated with model objects. This will be used by the trainees to practice their
methods, and complete the set exercises.
1.5 Using this guide
Certain text styles are used to indicate special situations throughout this document, here is a summary;
Menu pull downs and button press actions are indicated by bold dark turquoise text.
Information the user has to key-in will be in bold red text.
Where additional information is presented, or reference is made to other documentation the following
annotation will be used:
 Additional information
 Refer to other documentation
System prompts will be bold, italicised, and presented in inverted commas i.e. 'Choose function'.
Example files or inputs will be in the courier new font.

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CHAPTER 2
2 Installation and Configuration
AVEVA Nuclear Applications comprises three Design utilities; Nuclear Concrete Design, Nuclear Room
Manager, and Nuclear Concrete Quantities. These products are sold and licensed separately.
AVEVA Nuclear application is supplied on a DVD. The DVD contains:

 A Product Release Note.
 The Latest Update.
 User Documentation in PDF format.
 The Installation Wizard.
2.1 Installation from DVD – Worked Example
The following sections outline the installation of AVEVA 12.1 SP2 Nuclear Applications for the Windows 7
platform.
 This example assumes that PDMS is already installed. If this is not the case PDMS can be installed
simultaneously with Nuclear Applications.
Insert the DVD in the Workstation DVD drive. An

autoplay form will be displayed.
Click the Run start.htm option. If the DVD does not

automatically start, click Start > Computer from the
Windows Taskbar.
Double click on the DVD drive icon to open it. After the
welcome screen loads select the Click For Contents
link.
Nuclear Applications is installed as part of AVEVA

PDMS 12.1.SP2. Select AVEVA PDMS 12.1.SP2
from the AVEVA Plant suite products list.
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On the subsequent screen, click Install to start the

installation process.
Depending on the Windows setup, warning messages

may display indicating that software is trying to install.
Accept these messages to start the installation.
The installation wizard welcome screen will be

displayed.
At this stage, clicking Next will continue the process,

while Cancel will abort the installation.
The AVEVA Plant installer contains standard PDMS as

well as other associated products.
A default installation location is the folder

C:\AVEVA\Plant\PDMS12.1.SP2. All Plant Suite
products will install below this folder.
To change this directory, click Browse… This will

display a standard Windows explorer which can be
used to choose the new folder.
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Clicking the Disk Usage button will confirm the

available space for installation.
Select Nuclear Applications from the list on the form.

The right hand side panel will display information
regarding the product.
To include Nuclear Applications, click on the icon

and choose from the sub menu.
A description of the products and the required disc

space will be displayed to the right of the selection
tree.
Once the required programme and model options

have been selected click the Next button.
A series of checkboxes allows the administrator to

decide whether batch files and start up shortcuts will
be included in the installation.
The administrator can also select a location for PDMS

projects to be stored. The default location is initially
populated in the form. Clicking the Browse button will
open an explorer form, enabling the administrator to set
an alternate file location.
Once a suitable location for the project folders has

been set, click the Next button.
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The administrator can also specify the location of the

pdmsuser, pdmswk, and DFLTS files.
Default file locations are populated in the form. A

Browse button is available for each folder path.
Selecting the Browse button will open a similar

explorer form to that displayed for project location.
Once suitable file paths have been specified for each

folder click the Next button to continue the
installation process.
Before the installation begins there is an opportunity

to review the installation settings before proceeding.
Click the Install button to start the installation.
While the installation is being carried out, a progress

bar will display the overall progress.
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Once the installation is complete, click Finish to close

the installer.
2.2 Modifying an Installation from DVD – Worked Example

If PDMS 12.1.SP2 is already installed, Nuclear
Applications can be added by re-running the installer.
Start the installer as before. This time the welcome

window informs that the setup wizard can change the
installation.
Click Next to continue the modification process.
There are three types of changes that can be made

to an installation:
 Change the installed products.
 Repair the previous installation.
 Remove the installation from the computer.
To add Nuclear Applications, click Change.
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To include Nuclear Applications click the icon

and choose the icon from the displayed sub
menu.
Clicking the Next button displays an Advanced

Configuration form which allows the user to modify
the location of the projects folder if required.
If the Projects Folder location is acceptable clicking

the Next button will display the final page of the
modification wizard.
This page provides an opportunity for the

administrator to review the installation details prior
to starting the change process.
Click Change to start the modification of the

installation. Accept any verification messages
generated by Windows.
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While the modification is being carried out a progress

bar will be displayed.
Once the process is complete click Finish to close

the installer.
2.3 Adding the Required Data for Nuclear Applications
Nuclear Applications requires certain data present in the project for it to work. This data is available in the
Master project supplied with PDMS, or can be recreated through the provided macros.
2.3.1 Including Data from Supplied Databases
Databases storing template, catalogue, and specification

information can be included from the Master project.
Two Catalogue databases and one Design database are provided.
The project administrator should include the following databases in

the relevant Nuclear MDB:
 MASTER/NUCLEARCATA
 MASTER/NUCLEARSPEC
 MASTER/NUCLEARTMPL
2.3.2 Re-creating Data from Supplied Macros
As an alternative to including databases from the MASTER project the data contained in those databases
can be re-created from supplied macros. Macro files are typically located at:
C:\AVEVA\Plant\PDMS12.1.SP2\asso_products\na\dflts.
Catalogue and specification data should be created in a suitable database using the Paragon module. It is
important to create the catalogue data before the specification data.
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The data contained in the MASTER/NUCLEARCATA database can be obtained from the macro
NUCLEAR_CATALOGUE.
The data contained in the MASTER/NUCLEARSPEC database can be obtained from the macro
NUCLEAR_SPECS.
Template data must be created in a suitable Design database. The data contained in
the MASTER/NUCLEARTMPL database can be obtained from the macro NUCLEAR_TEMPLATES.
2.4 Testing the Installation
Log into PDMS and enter the DESIGN module. Find the Nuclear
Application toolbar. Either click the Nuclear Concrete Design
(NCD) icon or enter from Design > Nuclear. If NCD loads, then
it has been successfully installed.
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3 Parameter Files
Parameter files contain information that Nuclear Applications uses while in operation. Parameter files are
read when the application is loaded and they are stored in global variables. To re-read the files the
application needs to be re-started.
Nuclear Applications is supplied with a number of example parameter files for both Metric and Imperial
projects. In addition, a set of parameter files reflecting the KKS naming system are also supplied.
Parameter files need to be placed in a separate project defaults folder and are used exclusively for Nuclear
Applications, e.g. SAMDFLTS. The files are contained within three sub-folders, one for each product:
 concrete_design
 concrete_quantities
 room_manager
 Due to changes relating to units in AVEVA PDMS 12.1, it is essential that imperial parameter files are
copied into the project directory if Nuclear Applications is to be used. The imperial parameter files are
typically located in C:\AVEVA\Plant\PDMS12.1.SP2\asso_products\na\dflts\concrete_design\IMP.
Each product has minimum requirements for the parameter files used. These requirements along with a
description of significant parameter files are described in the sections that follow.
3.1 Nuclear Concrete Design Parameter Files
A number of parameter files are available for use in Nuclear Concrete Design (NCD) and as such a
comprehensive listing of files is provided with the standard product. Not all files are required in order for
NCD to run, although some warning messages may be generated if certain files are omitted.Historically,
some of the included files were used in upgrade process from other non-PDMS design tools.
The AUTRES, UPDATEREF, TORSEUR, and TMRF parameter files are not required to run NCD, but may
be useful for some clients operating previous versions of PDMS.
Due to changes in unit capability, four additional parameter files are provided for use with imperial projects.
These additional files control the format of imperial units displayed in forms used by NCD:
 ELEVATION
 DENSITY
 AREAS
 VOLUMES
The sections that follow highlight some of the more commonly used files in the NCD utility.
 If a line in a parameter file starts with a # then this is a comment statement. These lines will provide
extra details about the file.
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3.1.1 ANGLES file
This parameter file defines default format for angles (degrees, degrees/minutes/seconds or grades). If this
file cannot be found, the system will default to decimal degrees.
# How to show angles

# DD 2 = Decimal degrees with 2 figures after decimal point e.g. 23.45
# DMS = Degrees, minutes and seconds e.g. 23°45'30"
# G 2 = Grades with 2 figures after decimal point e.g. 18.63
DMS
3.1.2 CALCULATE file
This parameter file defines the units to be used for stair flight parameters. If this file cannot be found then
project units will be used.
# Format Calculation
# Denominator Largest denominator for Imperial fractions
# DP 2 = Number of decimal places for decimal fractions
# ENU TRUE = Use ENU format when outputting POSITIONS
# Fraction FALSE = Fractional part output as decimal
# FtLabel |'| = Label used for feet
# InchSeparator |.| = Separator between inches and fractions
# Label General distance label e.g. mm or "
# Units MM = Output number in millimetres
# Zeros TRUE = Leading zeroes are displayed for Imperial units
#-------------------------------------------------------------
Denominator 32
Dimension L
DP 0
ENU true
Fraction true
FtLabel '
InchSeparator .
Label "
Units FINCH
Zeros FALSE
3.1.3 CSV file
This parameter file defines what characters are to be used in csv file format exports.
#
# CSV file format
#
# separator
,
# Text
"
3.1.4 DISTANCEDIRECTION file
This parameter file is an optional file used to describe sub-components that are specified by a distance and
a direction.
#
# Show form for two positions for following gtypes
#
HAND
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3.1.5 DES-PURPOSE file
This parameter file is an essential file that is used to describe different elements in chosen language.
#Identifier DEFPURP
# Purposes
0001 SITE\CIV\Building
0001 SITE\SYS\System
0001 ZONE\CIV\Material
0001 ZONE\EQUI\Equipment
0001 ZONE\HS\Hangers & Supports
0001 REST\HS\Hangers & Supports
0001 STRU\LEVL\Level
0001 STRU\HS\Hangers & Supports
0001 SUBS\HS\Hangers & Supports
0001 SUBS\STRU\Support Structures
0001 FRMW\WALL\All walls
0002 FRMW\RETA\All retaining walls
0002 FRMW\SLAB\All floors
0002 FRMW\FOOT\All Foundations
0002 FRMW\BASE\All Bases
0002 FRMW\SHEL\All Crash Protection
0002 FRMW\PASS\All Nibs
0001 FRMW\COLU\All Columns
0001 FRMW\BEAM\All Beams
0002 FRMW\STAI\All Stairs
0000 FRMW\CASE\All Stairs
0000 FRMW\GRAT\All Grating
0000 FRMW\RAIL\All Handrails
0000 FRMW\META\All Frameworks
0000 FRMW\LADD\All Ladders
0000 FRMW\BRAC\All stability bracing
0000 FRMW\TRIM\All trimmers
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3.1.6 DISTANCES file
This parameter file defines the units to be used for distance/level gadgets. If this file cannot be found then
project units will be used.
# Format of distances
#-------------------------------------------------------------
Denominator 32
Dimension L
DP 0
ENU true
Fraction true
FtLabel '
InchSeparator .
Label "
Units FINCH
Zeros FALSE
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3.1.7 EDITOR file
This parameter file defines the units to be used for the contour editor. If this file cannot be found then project
units will be used.
# Format Editor
#-------------------------------------------------------------
Denominator 32
Dimension L
DP 0
ENU true
Fraction true
FtLabel '
InchSeparator .
Label "
Units FINCH
Zeros false
3.1.8 ESCALIER file
This parameter file defines default size/formula for steps in staircase. It must be in imperial for an imperial
project.
# Definition of stair parameters
G+2H = 25
Optimum step height 7
Maximum number of steps 25
3.1.9 GALETTE file
This parameter file describes the how to name screeds.
CSCREED SLAB /*/S

CSCREED BASE /*/S
3.1.10 GTYPES file
This parameter file defines the description of catalogued sub-components.
Similar parameter files exist with “GTYPES” prefix that define the description of catalogued sub-components
for those element types; e.g. GTYPESBEAMS, GTYPESFLOOR, GTYPESGRATING.
PLAT\Plate\HMFS235J2G3
TUBE\Sleeve
CHAN\Channel
DRAI\Floor Drain\HMFS235J2G3
DRT\Topo Point\HMFS235J2G3
HOLE\Hole
ANCH\Anchorage\HMFS235J2G3
RESE\Reservation
OPEN\Opening\HMFS235J2G3
DOOR\Door\HMFS235J2G3
FIRE\Fire Protection
GATE\Gate
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3.1.11 LEVELS file
This parameter file defines level attribute for FLOOR/SCREED elements.
FLOOR 1 20
SCREED 6 10
3.1.12 NOMMER file
This parameter file is critical file to define naming convention for elements. This file is must be present for
application to propose a name in the creation forms.
The two first columns define the primary keys of the table, i.e. the PDMS type and Purpose of Element Type
respectively. The third column determines how the element name will be constructed. The following
convention is applied to the third column:
 The character ‘#’ will be replaced by a letter between A and Z
 The character ‘%’ will be replaced by an integer between 0 and 9
 The character ‘!’ will be replaced by the STEXT attribute for a TEXT element, or the empty string for
another type of element.
 Characters ‘*’ will be replaced by the characters of the owner element’s name
 {XXX} indicates a character chosen among the proposed characters.
 A unique name will be generated if the ‘#’ or ‘%’ character is used.
SITE CIV /BUILDING#

ZONE /*-{CS}
STRU LEVL /*-LEV%%
FRMW WALL /*/WALLS
FRMW RETA /*/RETAINING
FRMW SLAB /*/FLOORS
FRMW FOOT /*/FOUNDATIONS
FRMW BASE /*/BASES
FRMW BEAM /*/BEAMS
FRMW COLU /*/COLUMNS
FRMW STAI /*/STAIRS
FRMW CASE /*/STAIRS
FRMW RAIL /*/HANDRAILS
FRMW TOUS /*/FRMW%%
FRMW LADD /*/LADDERS
FRMW GRAT /*/GRATINGS
FRMW META /*/ASSEMBLY%%
CFLOOR FOOT /*/%%
CFLOOR SLAB /*/1F%%
CFLOOR BASE /*/1B%%
CSCREED SLAB /*/2F/%%
CSCREED BASE /*/2B/%%
CWALL RETA /*/%%
CWALL WALL /*/%%
SBFR BEAM /*/%%
SBFR COLU /*/%%
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3.1.13 SLOPES file
This parameter file defines how slopes are shown as angles.

# How slopes are shown
# # DD 2 = Decimal degrees with 2 figures after decimal point e.g. 23.45
# DMS = Degrees, minutes and seconds e.g. 23°45'30"
# G 2 = Grades with 2 figures after decimal point e.g. 18.63
# F 1 = mm per metre with 1 figure after decimal point e.g. 5.5mm/m
# P 2 = Percentage with 2 figures after decimal point e.g. 18.63%
P 2
3.1.14 ELEVATION file
This parameter file controls the display of elevation units for imperial projects. The DENSITY,AREAS, and
VOLUMES files are similar in function and layout. This file is applicable to imperial projects.
# Format of elevations
# FtLabel |'| = Lable used for feet
# Zeros TRUE = Leading zeroes are dispalyed for Imperial units
#-------------------------------------------------------------
Denominator 32
Dimension L
DP 0
ENU true
Fraction false
FtLabel '
InchSeparator .
Label "
Units FINCH
Zeros true
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3.2 Nuclear Room Manager Parameter Files
The only file required to make Nuclear Room Manager (NRM) work correctly is the CLASSIFICATION file.
However if users have existing Nuclear Room Manager data from earlier versions of Nuclear Applications
(Pre 12.0 SP5), the ZONES, INVENTORY, FACES and ROOMS files should be retained.
3.2.1 CLASSIFICATION file
The classification definition file defines the content of the secondary attributes window, which serves to enter
the radio-protection classification. Significant lines start with the # character.
 Although retained in the parameter file the UDA names for Shut Down values and Production values
are no longer used.
--------------------------------------------------
-- UDA names for Shut Down values
--------------------------------------------------
#:nrmdddcla_s#:nrmindbio_s#:nrmddcoul_s
--------------------------------------------------
-- UDA names for production values
--------------------------------------------------
#:nrmdddcla_p#:nrmindbio_p#:nrmddcoul_p
--------------------------------------------------
-- Class Value Colour
--------------------------------------------------
#0.02A # 0.0002 mSv/h # GREEN
#0.25A # 0.0025 mSv/h # GREEN
# 0.5A # 0.005 mSv/h # GREEN
#0.75A # 0.0075 mSv/h # GREEN
# 1A # 0.01 mSv/h # GREEN
# 2.5A # 0.025 mSv/h # GREEN
# 4A # 0.04 mSv/h # YELLOW
# B # 0.1 mSv/h # YELLOW
# 2B # 0.2 mSv/h # YELLOW
# C # 1 mSv/h # YELLOW
# 2C # 2 mSv/h # YELLOW
# D # 10 mSv/h # ORANGE
# 3D # 30 mSv/h # ORANGE
# E # 100 mSv/h # ORANGE
# 3E # 300 mSv/h # RED
# F # 1 Sv/h # RED
# 3F # 3 Sv/h # RED
# G # 10 Sv/h # RED
# 3G # 30 Sv/h # RED
# H # 100 Sv/h # RED
# 3H # 300 Sv/h # RED
# I # 1000 Sv/h # RED
# 3I # 3000 Sv/h # RED
# K # 10000 Sv/h # RED
3.2.2 FACES file
This is an optional parameter file. It lists the UDAs used for finding walls from faces.
:LOCAUXTEXT2 FOR EXTRU WITH :NRMFONCTION OF OWNER EQ 'FACES'

:LOCAUXTEXT2 FOR EXTRU WITH :NRMFONCTION OF OWNER EQ 'SOL'
:LOCAUXTEXT2 FOR EXTRU WITH :NRMFONCTION OF OWNER EQ 'PLAFOND'
:LOCAUXTEXT2 FOR NXTR WITH :NRMFONCTION OF OWNER OF OWNER EQ 'VOLM'
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3.2.3 INVENTORY file
This is an optional parameter file. It lists the UDAs for finding inventory.
NAME OF STRU FOR EXTRU WITH :NRMFONCTION OF OWNER EQ 'INV'
3.2.4 ROOMS file
This is an optional parameter file. It lists the UDAs used to identify rooms.
#Fire Zone
:nrm.famille ZONE-FEU
:nrm.domaine SECTORISATION
#Fire Sector
:nrm.famille SECTEUR-FEU
#Construction Zone
:nrm.famille ZONE-MONTAGE
#Circulation Zone
:nrm.famille ZONE-CIRCULATION
3.2.5 ZONES file
This is an optional parameter file. It lists the UDAs to identify zones and sectors.
:NRMREFLOCAL for STRU with PURPOSE OF OWNER OF OWNER EQ 'ROOM'
3.3 Nuclear Concrete Quantities Parameter Files
Nuclear Concrete Quantities requires only one parameter file, GENERALITIES, described below.
3.3.1 GENERALITES file
This parameter file defines conditions of the concrete quantities calculations.
Conditions of the concrete quantities calculation

# =================================================
# Definition :
# >>> Purpose of the concrete site
# >>> Types of the objects to calculating
# >>> Material
# >>> All type of the walls
# >>> All type of the floors
# >>> All type of the foots
# >>> All type of the columns
# >>> All type of the beams
# >>> All type of the bases
# >>> All type of the stairs
# >>> Volume tolerance of the collection
# >>> General clause for the opening collection
# >>> Opening type
# >>> Detailed clause for the opening collection
# ---------------------------------------------------
#
# (1) Purpose of the concrete site
#
# ---------------------------------------------------
SITE # purpose eq 'CIV'
# ---------------------------------------------------
#
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# (2) Types of the objects to calculating

# - All object type to calculating
# - All object type to collecting
#
# ---------------------------------------------------
SITE ZONE STRU FRMW SBFR CFLOOR CSCREE CWALL EXTRU FLOOR SCREED WALL STWALL GWALL GENSEC
PANE SCTN EXTRU FLOOR WALL STWALL GWALL GENSEC PANE SCTN
# ---------------------------------------------------
#
# (3) Material
# Object type + Collection clause
#
# ---------------------------------------------------
SDEN with (SREF of OWNER eq |STD| and PRES eq -100000 and TEMP eq -100000)
# ---------------------------------------------------
#
# (4) All type of the walls
#
# ---------------------------------------------------
STWALL WALL GWALL
# ---------------------------------------------------
#
# (5) All type of the floors
#
# ---------------------------------------------------
FLOOR # purp of owner eq 'SLAB'
# ---------------------------------------------------
#
# (6) All type of the foots
#
# ---------------------------------------------------
FLOOR # purp of owner eq 'FOOT'
# ---------------------------------------------------
# continues …………
3.4 Investigating Parameter Files – Worked Example

Find the parameters files supplied with the product.
Navigate to the %SAMDFLTS% folder. If the

parameter files are not present, copy them into this
folder.
To find the folder location, type q evar ‘SAMDFLTS’

onto the command line.
 If the path doesn’t exist then it needs to be

added to the evars.bat file to define it.
Find the NOMMER file and open the file in a suitable text editor. As noted previously, this file controls the
default naming that is used to populate the forms in Nuclear Applications.
The first column of data identifies the PDMS element

type (e.g. Zone, Structure, Framework). The second
column of data holds the Design Purpose of the
Element (e.g. Wall, Slab, etc).
The name that will be applied to the element type is

defined from the third column of data onwards.
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The following format is used for the naming:

 The character ‘#’ will be replaced by a letter between A and Z.
 The character ‘%’ will be replaced by an integer between 0 and 9.
 The character ‘!’ will be replaced by the STEXT attribute for a TEXT element, or the empty string for
another type of element.
 Characters ‘*’ will be replaced by the characters of the owner element’s name.
 {XXX} indicates a character chosen among the proposed characters.
Update the NOMMER file to change the default

naming of an element.
As an example, change first line to :
SITE CIV /B%%
This change will shorten the default name of

buildings to /B followed by a unique number. This will
ultimately make all file names shorter.
Restart PDMS and create a building to observe the

new name.
 Parameter files are read when the application is loaded and stored in global variables. To re-read the
files the application will need to be re-started.
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CHAPTER 4
4 Catalogues and Specifications
When creating catalogues and specifications for Nuclear Applications, several conditions or rules must be
followed. These conditions are described here and should be considered when configuring Nuclear
Applications.
 This content assumes a familiarity with Paragon and/or attendance of a suitable Catalogues and
Specifications training course.
4.1 Plines
Additional Plines are required on profiles. These Plines are used for positions of components and are used
to specify the sense.
The followings considerations should be made:

 CCON attribute set to FACE or FACD – depending on the sense.
 PURP attribute should be the DKEY of the DATA element that represents the dimension in the
direction of the pline.
 The LEVEL of these plines should be 10 to 11.
 PKEY should begin with an F.
4.2 Geometry
Geometry that is to be included for anchor spacing checks should exist at levels 0 to 20 for anchor spacing
checks.
4.3 Sub-components:
To allow the same sub-component across Nuclear Applications, consideration must be given the types of
elements that could own the sub-components. The element types are:
1. Catalogued component – thickness given by first owning design parameter.
2. Floor component – thickness given by LOHE.
3. General wall component – thickness given by user.
To ensure the correct rotation of the subcomponent, use 3 PTPOS for each SFIT element. Use P100, P101,
and P102 for 3 axes and ensure all geometry positioned relative to these points:
e.g. Ptcpos Z (ATTRIB RPRO DEPL) X (ATTRIB E)Y (ATTRIB N) WRT OWNER OF OWNER.
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4.4 Specification Components
There is a potential requirement for 5 SPCO elements to point to the same SFIT elements. This is so the
component will be available for different owner types:
1. Catalogued walls.
2. General Walls.
3. Floors.
4. Gratings.
5. Beams and Columns.
 Gratings are only available in steel (not concrete), hence considered a separate element to Floors.
4.5 Anchor Spacing Checks
For the SFIT elements representing anchor plates, consideration needs to be made for their use with anchor
spacing checks.
 A NSEX is required to represent edge spacing. The Level should be 18 to 19 with Obstruction set
to 0.
 A NSEX is required to represent the anchor spacing. The Level should be 16 to 17 with
Obstruction set to 0.
 Additional DATA elements are required to describe minimum, optimum and calculated distances for
edge spacing and anchor spacing.
4.6 Investigating Paragon – Worked Example

Log into the Paragon module of PDMS. Select
Paragon > Steelwork… from the main menu.
The supplied databases hold the example data that is

required to work with Nuclear Applications. The
Catalogue Explorer displays the available catalogue and
specifications.
Navigate to MASTER/NUCLEARCATA. Browse below

the CATA element to explore the elements provided.
The data is organised into sections (STSE elements) and

categories (STCA elements).
For this example select:
/CATA_NUCLEAR_2x2_ANCHORPLATE.
With the chosen STCA element as the current element,

select Modify > Category… from the main menu.
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This will display a form that can be used to review, create and modify the contents of the category.
Use the form to investigate the category.

 What Ppoints have been created?
 What levels are the NSEX elements at?
 What DATA elements are included?
In addition, find a profile category and investigate the plines that exist.
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1.4 Course Structure

1.5 Using this guide

Information the user has to key-in will be in bold red text.

Example files or inputs will be in the courier new font.

2 Installation and Configuration

AVEVA Nuclear application is supplied on a DVD. The DVD contains:

2.1 Installation from DVD – Worked Example

Insert the DVD in the Workstation DVD drive. An

Click the Run start.htm option. If the DVD does not

Nuclear Applications is installed as part of AVEVA

On the subsequent screen, click Install to start the

Depending on the Windows setup, warning messages

The installation wizard welcome screen will be

At this stage, clicking Next will continue the process,

The AVEVA Plant installer contains standard PDMS as

A default installation location is the folder

To change this directory, click Browse… This will

Clicking the Disk Usage button will confirm the

Select Nuclear Applications from the list on the form.

To include Nuclear Applications, click on the icon

A description of the products and the required disc

Once the required programme and model options

A series of checkboxes allows the administrator to

The administrator can also select a location for PDMS

Once a suitable location for the project folders has

The administrator can also specify the location of the

Default file locations are populated in the form. A

Selecting the Browse button will open a similar

Once suitable file paths have been specified for each

Before the installation begins there is an opportunity

Click the Install button to start the installation.

While the installation is being carried out, a progress

Once the installation is complete, click Finish to close

2.2 Modifying an Installation from DVD – Worked Example

Start the installer as before. This time the welcome

Click Next to continue the modification process.

There are three types of changes that can be made

To include Nuclear Applications click the icon

Clicking the Next button displays an Advanced

If the Projects Folder location is acceptable clicking

This page provides an opportunity for the

Click Change to start the modification of the

While the modification is being carried out a progress

Once the process is complete click Finish to close

2.3 Adding the Required Data for Nuclear Applications

2.3.1 Including Data from Supplied Databases

Databases storing template, catalogue, and specification

Two Catalogue databases and one Design database are provided.

The project administrator should include the following databases in

2.3.2 Re-creating Data from Supplied Macros

2.4 Testing the Installation

3.1 Nuclear Concrete Design Parameter Files

3.1.1 ANGLES file

# How to show angles

3.1.2 CALCULATE file

3.1.3 CSV file

3.1.4 DISTANCEDIRECTION file

3.1.5 DES-PURPOSE file

3.1.6 DISTANCES file

3.1.7 EDITOR file

3.1.8 ESCALIER file