Jun 4, 2007 #1 jshaw17 Mechanical Joined May 24, 2007 Messages 14 Location US I am looking for a method, or spec that will help me very roughly determine the bending stress/strain in an SCR during s-lay installation.
I am looking for a method, or spec that will help me very roughly determine the bending stress/strain in an SCR during s-lay installation.
Jun 5, 2007 #2 BigInch Petroleum Joined Jun 21, 2006 Messages 15,161 Location GB Just assume the pipe has no moment carrying capacity and takes the shape of a catenary curve from the end of the stinger to the touchdown point will give a rough estimate of the tension forces involved. http://virtualpipeline.spaces.msn.com Upvote 0 Downvote
Just assume the pipe has no moment carrying capacity and takes the shape of a catenary curve from the end of the stinger to the touchdown point will give a rough estimate of the tension forces involved. http://virtualpipeline.spaces.msn.com