Abstract: A mathematical model is developed for sloshing effects in half-full horizontal cylindrical vessels, under external excitation in the direction of the longitudinal vessel axis. In this geometry ...

Abstract: This paper summarizes some important results concerning the analysis and design of tubular compliant-tower members. The tubes are subjected to a combination of structural loads and external ...

Abstract: A mathematical model is developed for calculating liquid sloshing effects such as hydrodynamic pressures and forces in half-full spherical containers under arbitrary external excitation. The velocity potential is expressed ...

Abstract: This paper presents results of a rigorous nonlinear finite element technique for the stability analysis of ring-stiffened steel tubes under external pressure. Large deformation, plasticity, as ...

Abstract: The paper examines the nonlinear elastic-plastic response of internally pressurized 90 deg pipe elbows under in-plane and out-of-plane bending. Nonlinear shell elements from a general-purpose finite ...

Abstract: The paper investigates the response of elbows under in-plane bending and pressure, through nonlinear finite element tools, supported by experimental results from real-scale tests. The finite element ...

Abstract: Mechanical damage in steel pipelines in the form of local buckles due to excessive bending deformation may severely threaten their structural integrity. The present paper describes experimental ...