Flexibility of Bellows and Lens Expansion Joints

Bellows and lens expansion joints are characterized by their linear and angular flexibility properties. These elastic characteristics must be defined for all piping systems containing such expansion joints. While manufacturers' catalogs typically provide this data, terminology differences often complicate direct application. To address this, the software calculates elastic properties using fundamental structural parameters.

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START-PROF calculates axial, angular, and lateral stiffness and flexibility values for the expansion joint (depending on selected element type). See also "flexibility and stiffness"

Menu Access

Expansion joint > Axial Expansion Joint

Expansion joint > Gimbal Expansion Joint

Expansion joint > Lateral Expansion Joint