Expansion Joints

Expansion Joint Classification per EN 14917

Expansion Joint - movable connection between two pipes. Expansion joint types:

• Axial

• Axial Expansion Joint

• Single Use Compensator

• Slip Joint

• Angular

• Gimbal/Hinged Expansion Joint

• Torsion Expansion Joint

• Ball Joint

• Lateral

• Lateral Expansion Joint

• Universal Expansion Joint - allow linear displacement of the piping along and perpendicular to the axis of adjoining pipes, as well as rotation around the longitudinal and transverse axes

• Custom Expansion Joint - an expansion joint with properties differing from the above

• Pressure Balanced - the thrust force generated by internal pressure is countered in the expansion joints

Instead of standard expansion joints also the complex model can be used, that is created using rigid elements, universal expansion joints and internal restraints, but it require a lot of efforts to create it and results are almost the same as using standard elements

Menu and Toolbar Access

To insert a cap, select the desired node and use the menu option: Insert -> Insert Expansion Joint