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segments, actuated by bolts, that clamp into grooves machined into
the male (pin) member of the connector. The connectors are
welded on the ends of each riser joint so the riser may be run
similarly to drill pipe by stabbing one joint at a time and tightening
the connector. A marine riser connector provides the crossover
from the flex joint to the marine riser pipe. This connector is run in
a pin-up/box-down mode. It is exactly the same as the connectors
used for joining all subsequent riser joints and the telescopic joint.

Maximum
Flexure

(10 °) Tensile Load

Figure 2.14 –
Flexing uniflex.
Shear
Loading

Compression
Preload on
Seal Assembly
Assemblies

Compression
Load on
Bearing
Assemblies

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