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GRP PIPE

GRP PIPE

GRP PIPE

(OP)
I have a doubt
I am carry out a calculation with CAESAR II of polypropilene pipe + fiber glass laminate with BS7159 code
Which the pipe thickness is I sould put in the CAESAR II field? Only the thickness of the fiber glass or the total thickness  PP + Fiber glass laminate

Thank

RE: GRP PIPE

You are describing a "composite cross-section".  I don't think BS-7159 addresses this type of condition.  Furthermore, CAESAR II utilizes a standard "3D beam" element, which is essentially an "infinitely thin stick".  A composite cross-section, of dissimilar material behaviors, is really beyond the capabilities of this element.

I suspect you will have to use a general purpose FEA software package to carry out this analysis.

Richard Ay
COADE, Inc.

RE: GRP PIPE

josean1 (Mechanical)

Do the Caesar II model then FE-PIPE.

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