Hi,

How do I model a tied expansion joint with lateral movements for compressor discharge line. The allowable forces is 890 lbs. and allowable moments at the nozzles is 1325 ft-lbs. I did followed the application guide and did use the 'Expansion Joint Modeler' and the result, i cannot make it work with in the allowables of nozzle. The temp of line is 257 deg F and pressure is 102 psig.

Please i need help i am having hard time making this line work.
If you have different way of desinging the expansion joint in CAESAR please advice me.

Regards,
Gaurav