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How to create bellows between pipes modelled using solid or shell elements?

Tagged: 16.2, General, mechanical, structural-mechanics
    • May 15, 2023 at 8:33 am
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      Bellows can be modelled between solid pipes using multiple spring elements. The procedure is explained below. 1.Split the faces which connect to the bellow. (minimum 3 required for stability) 2.Create similar mesh between the faces which connect to the bellow. 3.Connect the faces using spring elements 4.Enter spring stiffness (bellow axial stiffness/no. of springs) 5.Couple the radial degrees of freedom of the faces- use apdl commands

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      2. 2041046.zip

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