Flex Joints |
 
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Flex Joints |
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The upper and lower flex joints are modelled using linear flex joint elements. Both joints have a length of 1.75 ft. The rotational stiffnesses are as given in the table below. Nominal small values are assigned for the weights in air and water of both joints.
Flex Joint Properties
Lower Flex Joint (LFJ) Stiffness |
30,000 ft lb/o |
Upper Flex Joint (UFJ) Stiffness |
10,000 ft lb/o |