Affiliation:
1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of São Paulo, Avenida Prof. Luciano Gualberto, travessa 3 n° 380, 05508-010 São Paulo, SP, Brazil e-mail:
Abstract
In order to study the compressive behavior of flexible pipes, a nonlinear finite element model was developed. This fully tridimensional model recreates a five-layer flexible pipe with two tensile armor layers, an external polymeric sheath, an orthotropic high strength tape, and a rigid inner nucleus. The friction coefficient is known as a key parameter in determining the instability response of flexible pipes’ tensile armor. Since the featured model includes all nonlinear frictional contacts between the layers, it has been used to conduct several experiments in order to investigate its influence on the response. This article includes a description of the finite element model itself and a case study where the friction between the layers of the pipe is changed. The procedure of this analysis is described here, along with the results.
Subject
Mechanical Engineering,Ocean Engineering
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