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This document describes the use of Finite Element Modeling and Analysis to determine load values, especially internal pressure, that result in critical levels of stress in a connection. It describes two load steps — one simulates connection assembly and the second adds internal pressure loading.
Full-Scale Compression Test on Thread Protector.
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