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Are pipe bends (vertexes) used in the force calculations?

April 26, 2017bends force pipe Used vertexes

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Are pipe bends (vertexes) used in the force calculations?

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No, currently they are not considered. If you need to study the effects of transient forces (X/Y/Z) on a pipe with vertexes, you should consider replacing the bends (vertexes) with junctions.