Abstract: In order to study the axial compressive behavior of flexible pipes, a nonlinear tridimensional finite element model was developed. This model recreates a five layer flexible pipe with two tensile armor layers, an external ...

Abstract: Due to the number of layers and their respective geometrical complexities, finite element analyses of flexible pipes usually require large-scale schemes with a high number of elements and degrees-of-freedom. If proper ...

Abstract: Abstract. The steel lazy-wave riser (SLWR) is a good alternative for deepwater oil and gas exploitation, as its buoyancy section alleviates the top tension and TDP (touchdown point) movements. Although studies exist on ...