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    Modelling spool bends in FEA

    Hi I'm sure this question must have been asked before but I can't find a solution. I am modelling a subsea spool in Abaqus using pipe31 elements to model the pipe and the bends. What is the normal practice for accounting for the various effects on the bends: 1. Bend thinning - the extrados...

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