Mechanics of Offshore Pipelines: Volume I: Buckling and Collapse

Mechanics of Offshore Pipelines,Second Edition,Volume One: Buckling and Collapse provides engineers with essential knowledge on the mechanical behavior of pipelines and long tubular structures in the oil and gas industry, addressing common challenges related to buckling and collapse under various offshore loads. Through experimental analysis and numerical modeling, the book helps engineers design procedures and guidelines to reproduce the best solution or solve problems using a nonlinear finite element code.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 530 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2022
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology

Mechanics of Offshore Pipelines, Second Edition, Volume One: Buckling and Collapse is a comprehensive resource for engineers seeking to gain a fundamental understanding of the mechanical behavior of pipelines and long tubular structures in the oil and gas industry. Addressing common challenges related to buckling and collapse under various offshore loads, the authors employ experimental methods to thoroughly examine each challenge, supported by comprehensive data analysis. This approach enables them to present the key limitations encountered and provide valuable insights into designing procedures and guidelines for reproducing optimal solutions or resolving complex problems using nonlinear finite element codes. To enhance the reader's comprehension, the book includes custom formulations that delve deeper into the intricacies of each challenge. Additionally, helpful appendices, such as a glossary of terms, are included to provide additional reference and support for engineers engaged in designing, installing, and maintaining efficient and safe offshore pipelines. With its extensive coverage of critical research and data, this book remains a valuable tool for professionals in the field.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128168592
Edition number: 2 ed