Numerical Investigation of Pressure-Cycling Induced Fatigue Failure of Wrinkled Energy Pipelines

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-38
Author(s):  
Navjot Singh ◽  
Sreekanta Das ◽  
Peter Song ◽  
Nader Yoosef-Ghodsi
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Internal Pressure ◽  
Fatigue Failure ◽  
Fatigue Loading ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Pressure Cycling ◽  
Concentration Factors ◽  
Fatigue Life Analysis ◽  
Stress Concentration Factors

Abstract Wrinkle defects can be complex pipeline deformities to assess and can present the potential to initiate a pipeline release incident as a result of fatigue failure due to pressure cycling, if not dealt with accordingly. Specifically, the stress distribution arising due to applied loads such as internal pressure can vary rapidly due to the complex shape along the wrinkle profile, which may introduce complexities in subsequent assessments such as fatigue life analysis. This paper presents a methodology using numerical simulation for evaluating stress concentration factors of wrinkle defects of varying geometries. A nonlinear finite element model is developed to evaluate stress concentration factors induced by wrinkle defects within steel pipelines subjected to internal pressure. Afterwards, data from full-scale laboratory tests for the wrinkled pipe specimens subjected to cyclic pressure fatigue loading is analyzed to evaluate stress concentration factors for comparable wrinkle profiles. Lastly, a comparison between the results of the stress concentration factors evaluated using finite element method and test data is provided, followed with a brief discussion of potential sources of discrepancies between results obtained from these methods.

Stress Concentration Factors of Dented Pipelines

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bianca de Carvalho Pinheiro ◽  
Ilson Paranhos Pasqualino ◽  
Se´rgio Barros da Cunha
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Numerical Model ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Internal Pressure ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Small Strain ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Concentration Factors ◽  
Stress Concentration Factors

A nonlinear finite element model was developed to assess stress concentration factors induced by plain dents on steel pipelines subjected to cyclic internal pressure. The numerical model comprised small strain plasticity and large rotations. Six small-scale experimental tests were carried out to determine the strain behavior of steel pipe models during denting simulation followed by the application of cyclic internal pressure. The finite element model developed was validated through a correlation between numerical and experimental results. A parametric study was accomplished, with the aid of the numerical model, to evaluate stress concentration factors as function of the pipe and dent geometries. Finally, an analytical formulation to estimate stress concentration factors of dented pipelines under internal pressure was proposed. These stress concentration factors can be used in a high cycle fatigue evaluation through S-N curves.

Stress Concentration Factors of Longitudinal and Transverse Plain Dents on Steel Pipelines

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bianca C. Pinheiro ◽  
Ilson P. Pasqualino
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Internal Pressure ◽  
High Cycle Fatigue ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Assessment Methodology ◽  
Cycle Fatigue ◽  
Concentration Factors ◽  
Stress Concentration Factors

The objective of this work is to evaluate the stress concentration induced by longitudinal and transverse plain dents on steel pipelines under cyclic internal pressure. This work is within a study to propose a new methodology to assess the fatigue life of dented steel pipelines based on the current high cycle fatigue theory. This methodology employs stress concentration factors induced by plain dents, which are used to modify material S-N curves of metallic structures under high cycle fatigue loadings. The proposed assessment methodology was validated according to small-scale fatigue test results of steel pipe models with spherical dents under cyclic internal pressure. Here, stress concentration factors induced by longitudinal and transverse plain dents on steel pipes under internal pressure are obtained from a previously developed finite element model. Several finite element analyses are carried out in a parametric study. Analytical expressions are developed to estimate stress concentration factors for these two different dent geometries as function of pipe and dent geometric parameters. With the inclusion of these expressions, the proposed assessment methodology is improved and is now able to deal with three different plain dent geometries: spherical, longitudinal and transverse dents.

Fatigue Life Analysis of Steel Pipelines With Plain Dents Under Cyclic Internal Pressure

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bianca de Carvalho Pinheiro ◽  
Ilson Paranhos Pasqualino ◽  
Se´rgio Barros da Cunha
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Internal Pressure ◽  
Fatigue Tests ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Concentration Factors ◽  
Life Analysis ◽  
Fatigue Life Analysis ◽  
Stress Concentration Factors

This work is within an ongoing study, which aims to propose a new methodology for fatigue life analysis of steel pipelines with plain dents under cyclic internal pressure. This methodology follows the current high cycle fatigue theory and employs stress concentration factors induced by plain dents to modify standard S-N curves. A previously developed and validated finite element model is extended to generate stress concentration factors for longitudinal and transverse dents, in addition to spherical dents. Several finite element analyses are carried out in a parametric study to evaluate stress concentration factors induced by the three dent types studied: spherical, longitudinal and transverse dents. Analytical expressions are developed to estimate stress concentration factors for these three dent types as function of pipe and dent geometric parameters. Small-scale fatigue tests are conducted to evaluate the finite life behavior of dented steel pipes under cyclic internal pressure. The methodology is validated in view of the fatigue tests results. Including expressions to estimate stress concentration factors for three different dent types (spherical, longitudinal and transverse dents), the proposed methodology can then be used for fatigue life analysis of dented steel pipelines under cyclic internal pressure.

Stress Concentration Factors of Dented Rigid Risers

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bianca Pinheiro ◽  
Ilson Pasqualino ◽  
Nathália de Azevedo
Keyword(s):  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Fatigue Failure ◽  
Parametric Study ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Steel Catenary Riser ◽  
Life Study ◽  
Analytical Formulae ◽  
Concentration Factors ◽  
Offshore Industry ◽  
Stress Concentration Factors

Rigid risers are widely employed in the offshore industry nowadays, assuming the vertical (riser tower) or catenary (steel catenary riser, SCR) configurations. During operation, these structures undergo dynamic loads generated by the action of currents and waves. Rigid risers can also be subjected to collision from neighboring vessels or impact of heavy objects launched from them, resulting in the introduction of defects. The possibility of a fatigue failure must be addressed since these defects induce high localized stresses in the damaged section. The aim of this work is to evaluate the stress concentration induced by plain dents on rigid risers under combined dynamic bending and constant tension loads. A finite element model is developed to reproduce denting and spring back processes and estimate the stress concentration on the dented riser under combined bending and tension loads. The model is used in a parametric study to evaluate stress concentration factors (SCFs) for varying dimensions of dents and risers. Analytical formulae are developed considering the results from the parametric study to estimate SCFs of dented risers, which can be used in a theoretical fatigue life study, modifying standard S-N curves, and help to forewarn a fatigue failure.

Stress concentration factors for the torsion of curved beams of arbitrary cross-section

2006 ◽  
Vol 220 (12) ◽  
pp. 1709-1726 ◽  
Author(s):  
R E Cornwell
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Shear Stresses ◽  
Curved Beams ◽  
Finite Element Implementation ◽  
Out Of Plane ◽  
Concentration Factors ◽  
Stress Concentration Factors

There are numerous situations in machine component design in which curved beams with cross-sections of arbitrary geometry are loaded in the plane of curvature, i.e. in flexure. However, there is little guidance in the technical literature concerning how the shear stresses resulting from out-of-plane loading of these same components are effected by the component's curvature. The current literature on out-of-plane loading of curved members relates almost exclusively to the circular and rectangular cross-sections used in springs. This article extends the range of applicability of stress concentration factors for curved beams with circular and rectangular cross-sections and greatly expands the types of cross-sections for which stress concentration factors are available. Wahl's stress concentration factor for circular cross-sections, usually assumed only valid for spring indices above 3.0, is shown to be applicable for spring indices as low as 1.2. The theory applicable to the torsion of curved beams and its finite-element implementation are outlined. Results developed using the finite-element implementation agree with previously available data for circular and rectangular cross-sections while providing stress concentration factors for a wider variety of cross-section geometries and spring indices.

An Estimation Formula of the Stress Concentration Factor of the Butt-Welded Joint

2007 ◽  
Vol 353-358 ◽  
pp. 1995-1998
Author(s):  
Byeong Choon Goo
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Gas Metal Arc Welding ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Butt Weld ◽  
Estimation Formula ◽  
Metal Arc Welding ◽  
Concentration Factors ◽  
Stress Concentration Factors

The purpose of this paper is to develop an estimation formula of stress concentration factors of butt-welded components under tensile loading. To investigate the influence of weld bead profiles on stress concentration factors of double V groove butt-welded joints, butt-welded specimens were made by CO2 gas metal arc welding. And the three main parameters, the toe radius, flank angle and bead height were measured by a profile measuring equipment. By using the measured data, the influence of three parameters on the stress concentration factors was investigated by a finite element analysis. It is shown that the three parameters have similar effects on the stress concentration factors. According to the simulation results, a formula to estimate the stress concentration factors of butt-weld welded structures was proposed and the estimated concentration factors from the formula were compared with the results obtained by the finite element analysis. The two results are in a good agreement.

Experimental, numerical and parametric studies on stress concentration factors of T-joints under tension

2021 ◽  
pp. 136943322110499
Author(s):  
Feleb Matti ◽  
Fidelis Mashiri
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Hot Spot ◽  
Joint Models ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
T Joints ◽  
Concentration Factors ◽  
Stress Concentration Factors ◽  
Good Agreement

This paper investigates the behaviour of square hollow section (SHS) T-joints under static axial tension for the determination of stress concentration factors (SCFs) at the hot spot locations. Five empty and corresponding concrete-filled SHS-SHS T-joint connections were tested experimentally and numerically. The experimental investigation was carried out by attaching strain gauges onto the SHS-SHS T-joint specimens. The numerical study was then conducted by developing three-dimensional finite element (FE) T-joint models using ABAQUS finite element analysis software for capturing the distribution of the SCFs at the hot spot locations. The results showed that there is a good agreement between the experimental and numerical SCFs. A series of formulae for the prediction of SCF in concrete-filled SHS T-joints under tension were proposed, and good agreement was achieved between the maximum SCFs in SHS T-joints calculated from FE T-joint models and those from the predicted formulae.

An Assessment of Structural Details in Lightweight Marine Structures

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos A. Pereira ◽  
Paulo P. Silva ◽  
Anto´nio F. Mateus ◽  
Joel A. Witz
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
Marine Structures ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Linear Finite Element ◽  
Structural Details ◽  
Concentration Factors ◽  
Stress Concentration Factors

This paper presents the results of investigations into the mechanics and failure modes of structural details usually encountered in lightweight marine structures. The structural analyses are performed using non-linear finite element analysis. The stress concentration factors and expected fatigue lives of the as designed and the as built structural details are evaluated and alternative configurations are discussed with the aim of improving the designs for production.

Fatigue Assessment of Dented Rigid Risers

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elvis J. O. Santander ◽  
Bianca Pinheiro ◽  
Carlos Magluta ◽  
Ney Roitman
Keyword(s):  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Structural Integrity ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Oil Fields ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Concentration Factors ◽  
Stress Concentration Factors ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Remaining Fatigue Life

Abstract In the development of oil fields, submarine pipelines are used in various applications. These pipelines and risers are subject to accidents that may occur during operation, such as shocks between risers or shocks between a riser and an anchor, rock, or any equipment or heavy object, which may cause mechanical failure, such as dents. The objective of this work is to study of the effect of the introduction of plain dents on the structural integrity of rigid risers under fully reversed bending. A three dimensional finite element model was developed to estimate the stress concentration on dented risers under bending. Several numerical simulations were carried out to evaluate stress concentration factors (SCFs) for varying dimensions of dents and risers, in a parametric study. These SCFs can be used in the prediction of the remaining fatigue life of dented rigid risers.

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