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How to model Braided hose

Thread starter Sreejm
Start date Jan 11, 2016

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Jan 11, 2016

Sreejm

Mechanical

Hi,
I would like to know the best way to model Braided hose in Abaqus.Hose consist of rubber with steel braid wrap.Internal pressure is acting on this hose.Is there any way to Calculate the stiffness of this Braided hose?Any method to do FE modelling will be highly helpful.

Regards,
Sreejm