Abstract: This paper presents a detailed finite-element analysis of unbonded flexible risers. The numerical results are compared to the analytical solutions for various load cases. In the finite-element ...

Abstract: This paper presents an analytical formulation and a finite element analysis of the behavior of multilayer unbonded flexible risers. The finite element model accurately incorporates all the fine ...

Abstract: This paper presents the analytical solution of one-dimensional mechanical and thermal stresses for a hollow cylinder made of functionally graded material. The material properties vary continuously ...