On the Collapse of Offshore Pipelines under External Pressure and Axial Force

2013 ◽  
Vol 419 ◽  
pp. 134-139
Author(s):  
Neng Gan ◽  
Jiang Hong Xue

The elastic collapse of long cylinders under combined external pressure and axial force was investigated using analytical approach. Long cylindrical pipelines laid on the seabed are subjected to external pressure, initial defect will cause the local collapse of the pipelines. Due to the change of subsea environments and construction conditions, circular pipelines are subjected not only to the hydrostatic pressure, but also to forces of other forms, such as axial tension or compression, so on and so forth. This paper studies the local collapse and the morphological characteristics of a circular pipelines subjected to hydrostatic pressure and axial force. Governing equations based on Karman-Donnell`s shell theory are derived and are solved using Ritz method.

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Massimiliano Fraldi ◽  
Federico Guarracino

Pipes for deep-water applications possess a diameter-to-thickness ratio in a region where failure is dominated by both instability and plastic collapse. This implies that prior to failure the compressive yield strength of the material must be exceeded, followed by ovalisation and further local yielding. This paper presents an investigation into the mechanics of this specific problem and develops an analytical approach that accounts for the effects of geometrical and material data on the collapse pressure of inhomogeneous rings under external hydrostatic pressure. The analytical expressions have been correlated to numerical and experimental test data, proving their accuracy.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 2600
Author(s):  
Tho Hung Vu ◽  
Hoai Nam Vu ◽  
Thuy Dong Dang ◽  
Ngoc Ly Le ◽  
Thi Thanh Xuan Nguyen ◽  
...  

The present paper deals with a new analytical approach of nonlinear global buckling of spiral corrugated functionally graded carbon nanotube reinforced composite (FG-CNTRC) cylindrical shells subjected to radial loads. The equilibrium equation system is formulated by using the Donnell shell theory with the von Karman’s nonlinearity and an improved homogenization model for spiral corrugated structure. The obtained governing equations can be used to research the nonlinear postbuckling of mentioned above structures. By using the Galerkin method and a three term solution of deflection, an approximated analytical solution for the nonlinear stability problem of cylindrical shells is performed. The linear critical buckling loads and postbuckling strength of shells under radial loads are numerically investigated. Effectiveness of spiral corrugation in enhancing the global stability of spiral corrugated FG-CNTRC cylindrical shells is investigated.


2021 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
pp. 346-358
Author(s):  
Fuchun Yang ◽  
Xiaofeng Jiang ◽  
Fuxin Du

Abstract Free vibrations of rotating cylindrical shells with distributed springs were studied. Based on the Flügge shell theory, the governing equations of rotating cylindrical shells with distributed springs were derived under typical boundary conditions. Multicomponent modal functions were used to satisfy the distributed springs around the circumference. The natural responses were analyzed using the Galerkin method. The effects of parameters, rotation speed, stiffness, and ratios of thickness/radius and length/radius, on natural response were also examined.


1984 ◽  
Vol 106 (2) ◽  
pp. 160-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. C. Huang ◽  
P. D. Pattillo

This paper presents an analysis of the cross-sectional collapse of a cylinder of finite length loaded simultaneously by an axial tension (which may be zero) and external pressure. The calculation is based on Sanders’ nonlinear shell equations with plasticity introduced via the concept of effective stress from a uniaxial tension test. The finite cylinder is an appropriate model of oil well casing as it undergoes quality control testing in the steel mill where the edges of the cylinder are usually fixed in the case of nonzero axial load and free in the case of zero axial load. However, in field application, the length: diameter ratio of casing is such that the cylinder may be considered infinite. Guidelines contained herein permit prediction of the collapse resistance of field casing from the results of mill tests performed on short samples.


2009 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dao Huy Bich

In the present paper the non-linear buckling analysis of functionally graded spherical shells subjected to external pressure is investigated. The material properties are graded in the thickness direction according to the power-law distribution in terms of volume fractions of the constituents of the material. In the formulation of governing equations geometric non-linearity in all strain-displacement relations of the shell is considered. Using Bubnov-Galerkin's method to solve the problem an approximated analytical expression of non-linear buckling loads of functionally graded spherical shells is obtained, that allows easily to investigate stability behaviors of the shell.


1974 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 471-476 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. M. Whitney ◽  
C.-T. Sun

A set of governing equations and boundary conditions are derived which describe the static deformation of a laminated anisotropic cylindrical shell. The theory includes both transverse shear deformation and transverse normal strain, as well as expansional strains. The validity of the theory is assessed by comparing solutions obtained from the shell theory to results obtained from exact theory of elasticity. Reasonably good agreement is observed and both shear deformation and transverse normal strain are shown to be of importance for shells having a relatively small radius-to-thickness ratio.


1971 ◽  
Vol 93 (4) ◽  
pp. 998-1006
Author(s):  
H. S. Ho ◽  
D. P. Updike

Equations describing the stress field and velocity field occurring in a circular cylindrical shell at plastic collapse are derived corresponding to stress states lying on each face of a yield surface for a uniform shell of material obeying the Tresca yield condition. They are then applied to the case of a shell under combined axisymmetric loadings (moment, shear force, and axial force) at one end and uniform internal or external pressure on the lateral surface. For a sufficiently long shell, complete solutions are obtained for a fixed far end, and for a certain range of values of axial force and pressure, they are obtained for a free far end. All the solutions are represented by either closed form or by quadratures. It is shown that in many cases the radial velocity field is proportional to the shear force.


2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 162-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shunfeng Gong ◽  
Qing Hu ◽  
Sheng Bao ◽  
Yong Bai

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