Numerical derivation of constitutive models for unbonded flexible risers

International Journal of Mechanical Sciences

Volumn 51, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 295-304

  Alfano, G ^a   Bahtui, A ^a   Bahai, H ^a  

^a BRUNEL UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Finite element simulations; Frictional slipping; Non associative plasticity; Parameter identification; Unbonded flexible pipes

Indexed keywords

FINITE-ELEMENT SIMULATIONS; FRICTIONAL SLIPPING; NON-ASSOCIATIVE PLASTICITY; PARAMETER IDENTIFICATION; UNBONDED FLEXIBLE PIPES;

CONSTITUTIVE MODELS; ELASTICITY; FRICTION; IDENTIFICATION (CONTROL SYSTEMS); MARINE RISERS; PLASTICITY; STRUCTURAL DESIGN;

FINITE ELEMENT METHOD;

EID: 67349126925     PISSN: 00207403     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2009.02.002     Document Type: Article

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