Buckling Behavior of Dented Underwater Cylindrical Thin-Walled Shells Stiffened by Woven Glass–Epoxy Composite Using Abaqus Plugin for Fitness-for-Service Level Three

Abstract

AbstractDue to hydrostatic pressures, underwater structures such as pipes or cylindrical shells are prone to buckling. Imperfections such as dents or welds lead to low buckling resistance. However, adding a few composite layers reinforces the shell. The ...