Abstract
The hydrocarbon transportation industry uses extensive pipeline networks subject to complex loading conditions. The finite element analysis (FEA) has proven to be effective in simulating the deformation behavior in these pipelines, which assists in the assessment of their integrity and risks. In this work, a model developed using finite elements is proposed to analyze the behavior of API 5L Gr B carbon steel pipes, subject to internal pressure and lateral loads. The model is validated through uniaxial tensile and four-point bending tests. In addition, parametric analysis is carried out considering variables such as diameter, lateral load, and distance between supports. The objective is to identify which one of these variables has the most influence in the unit strain. The results indicate that the unit strain obtained from the numerical model agrees with the experimental tests. Furthermore, it is concluded that the diameter is the influential parameter.
Publisher
Universidad Nacional de Colombia
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