| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/L07581/01 |
| Title: |
STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF BONDED CONNECTIONS IN COMPOSITE COMPONENTS SUBJECTED TO FATIGUE |
| Principal Investigator: |
Cowling, Professor M |
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| Department: |
Mechanical Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Glasgow |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 December 1996 |
Ends: |
30 November 1998 |
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124,585
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| Eng. Dynamics & Tribology |
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The proposal concerns research into the structural integrity of adhesively bonded glass fibre reinforced epoxy pipes in pipework systems for offshore/marine applications. Such pipe materials are increasingly being used on offshore installations at a variety of pressure ratings for the transport of a range of fluids. In the low to medium pressure regime the use of (often tapered) bonded connections is the preferred option. The proposal builds on previous work which has demonstrated the substantial defect tolerance of well made connections with artificial axisymetric defects. The proposal is focused on the effects of temperature and asymmetric defects on that static length of such joints and the effects of temperature and dynamic (fatigue) loading. The extensive experimental programme is supported by detailed finite element modelling of joints with and without defects. As a result of the experimental and numerical work it will be possible to establish defect acceptance criteria for inspection and repair decisions for the types of defects and environmental/loading conditions considered. These guidelines will extend the scope of those developed previously for static loading under ambient conditions with axisymmetric defects.
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