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 here described, along with the results.
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ASME 2016 35th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering
June 19–24, 2016
Busan, South Korea
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- Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering Division
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978-0-7918-4996-5
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Finite Element Analysis of Flexible Pipes Under Compression: Influence of the Friction Coefficient
Eduardo Ribeiro Malta,
Eduardo Ribeiro Malta
University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Clóvis de Arruda Martins
Clóvis de Arruda Martins
University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Eduardo Ribeiro Malta
University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Clóvis de Arruda Martins
University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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OMAE2016-54895, V005T04A018; 14 pages
Published Online:
October 18, 2016
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Ribeiro Malta, E, & de Arruda Martins, C. "Finite Element Analysis of Flexible Pipes Under Compression: Influence of the Friction Coefficient." Proceedings of the ASME 2016 35th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering. Volume 5: Pipelines, Risers, and Subsea Systems. Busan, South Korea. June 19–24, 2016. V005T04A018. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2016-54895
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