Free-span Analyses of an Offshore Pipeline
Studenteropgave: Kandidatspeciale og HD afgangsprojekt
- Peres Akrawi Hartvig
- Kristian Ruby
4. semester, Bygge- og anlægskonstruktion, Kandidat (Kandidatuddannelse)
This project is focused on numerical modelling
of dynamic problems with basis in a freespanning
offshore pipeline located at the
Danish area of the North Sea.
Hydrodynamic force models are evaluated
considering time variation of force coefficients
and wake effects. A force model due to vortex
lock-in is also considered. Hydrodynamic
damping is implemented by a force feedback
model.
Analytical and numerical models of soil
springs have been compared. Transmitting
boundary elements for the pipeline and soil
springs have been developed and implemented
in a numerical Winkler model. Liquefaction
problems of the soil have also been evaluated.
Free-span analyses are made in a non-linear
Winkler model with main focus on fatigue
damage due to dynamic excitation from waves
and current. Parametric study is performed to
detect the governing parameters for the damage
of a pipeline free-span.
Finally, the project contains multi-span
analyses that treat the interaction of two
neighbouring free-spans.
Sprog | Engelsk |
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Udgivelsesdato | 2008 |
Antal sider | 303 |
Udgivende institution | Aalborg Universitet |