Long radius bends feature bend radii R>10D. The central bend angle should not exceed 90 degrees (more information). See also prestressed long radius bend.
When used in Start-Base modules, these elements undergo automatic stability verification. Insufficient stability triggers error messages in the errors and warnings window. Additional stability analysis is available through Start-Elements using the bend stability function.
Property |
Description |
Name |
Element identifier. When checked, displays in 3D view |
Radius, R |
Bend radius (R>10D) |
Curve length, L |
Arc length of bend |
Tangent, T |
Bend tangent length |
Get properties from matching pipe |
Inherit properties from connected pipe element |
Material |
Material specification from materials database |
Nominal wall thickness, S |
Nominal (as-manufactured) wall thickness |
Mill tolerance |
Manufacturing tolerance for wall thickness. More information |
Corrosion allowance |
Additional wall thickness for corrosion and erosion allowance. More information |
Calculate weight automatically |
Automatic weight calculation using:
Material density retrieved from materials database |
Design Factor, Df |
Design factor per ASME NM.1 table 2-3.2.2-2 |
Design Factor, DFt |
Design factor for test conditions (default DFt=1) |
Type |
Laminate construction type |
Linear weight of pipe |
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Linear weight of insulation |
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Linear weight of product |
To insert element: Select target node and use Insert > Insert Bend > Long Radius Bend
To view/modify existing element properties:
Double-click element in 3D view
Select element and click 
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