| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/N01354/01 |
| Title: |
DEVELOPMENT OF PRACTICAL GUIDELINES FOR FLUID- STRUCTURE INTERACTION IN PIPE SYSTEMS |
| Principal Investigator: |
Vardy, Professor A E |
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| Department: |
Civil Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Dundee |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 January 2000 |
Ends: |
31 December 2002 |
Value (£): |
171,049
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| Aerospace, Defence and Marine |
Manufacturing |
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Energy |
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Fluid-structure interaction (FSI) exists in luquid-carrying pipes when pressure waves in the liquid cause pipe loads, strains and displacements (and vice versa). FSI has been responsible for many pipe and mechinery failure,s causing loss of containment, environmental damage, fire and even loss of life. The problem is complex and not well understood by many pipework designers, constructors and operators. Currently, there are no standards and few guidelines to assist in determining which systems might be at risk. The costs of available methods of analysis are such that they are reserved for only the most obviously high risk cases.The purpose of the proposed collaborative research is to provide guidelines that will clearly identify where FSI analysis is required. Theoretical and experimental work will be undertaken at the University of Dundee. Further expeirmental work will be undertaken and funded by Electricite de France (EDF) under guidance from the University. EDF and others will provide software that is essential for the work to proceed.
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http://www.dundee.ac.uk |