The Minimum Clearance figure presents a plot of the minimum clearance as a function of time. The jumper hoses contact each other intermittently when the effects of clashing are modelled. When clashing effects are neglected, the jumper hoses pass through each other freely. The Contact Reaction figure plots the contact reaction as a function of time. The maximum contact reaction is approximately 1.7kN when the effects of clashing are modelled. When clashing effects are neglected, the contact reaction is always negligible. The Analysis Time Step figure plots the analysis time step as a function of time. This illustrates Flexcom’s ability to gradually reduce the time step in anticipation of contact, maintain a relatively small time step during contact, and to increase the time step when separation has developed. The Jumper Hoses in Contact figure shows a close-up of the jumper hoses in contact.
Minimum Clearance
Contact Reaction
Analysis Time Step
Jumper Hoses in Contact