The Applicability of Elastic Plastic Fracture Mechanics Parameters for Defects in Girth Welds Subjected to Cyclic Loading

Proceedings of the International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference

Volumn , Issue , 2003, Pages 563-570

  Halsen, Kjell Olav ^a   Wästberg, Stig ^a  

^a DNV GL   (Norway)

Author keywords

Cyclic loading; Elastic plastic fracture mechanics parameters; Failure Assessment Diagram; FE calculation; Full pipe section; Segment specimen

Indexed keywords

BENDING (DEFORMATION); CYCLIC LOADS; DEFECTS; ELASTICITY; FRACTURE MECHANICS; INSTALLATION; PIPELINES; PLASTICITY; STRAIN;

FAILURE ASSESSMENT DIAGRAMS; GIRTH WELDS;

WELDS;

EID: 0942288348     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: None     Document Type: Conference Paper

References (3)

1. BS 7910:1999, 'Guide on methods for assessing the acceptability of flaws in fusion welded structures', British Standard Institution, London October 2000
2. R6, 'Assessment of the Integrity of Structures containing Defects' Rev. 3. May
3. API Recommended Practice 579, 'Fitness-for Service' First Edition, January 2000