Abstract
This paper deals with the static shape and dynamics of a curved fluid-conveying pipe, which is hanging horizontally and is supported at both ends. First, the effects of the gravity force acting on the pipe, the tension at the supported ends and the fluid force of an internal flow on the static equilibrium state of the flexible curved pipe are clarified theoretically. Second, the forced in-plane vibration of the curved pipe due to the pulsating component of an internal flow is examined theoretically. Finally, the experiments were conducted with a silicon rubber tube conveying water.
