I have to model a system that includes rubber hoses (e.g. Unalok Type 333 Material Handling Hose). The suppliers of these hoses do not seem to be able to provide any info regarding stiffnesses of the hoses. Does anyone know how to properly model the hoses?
Note: The connected piping material is FRP, so I am concerned the stiffness of the hose is not insignificant relative to the stiffness of the pipe (particularly since the pipe routing requires the hoses to be deformed significantly during installation).