@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/7472, title = {Strain Based Evaluation of Dents in Pressurized Pipes}, author = {Maziar Ramezani and Thomas Neitzert}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {A dent is a gross distortion of the pipe cross-section. Dent depth is defined as the maximum reduction in the diameter of the pipe compared to the original diameter. Pipeline dent finite element (FE) simulation and theoretical analysis are conducted in this paper to develop an understanding of the geometric characteristics and strain distribution in the pressurized dented pipe. Based on the results, the magnitude of the denting force increases significantly with increasing the internal pressure, and the maximum circumferential and longitudinal strains increase by increasing the internal pressure and the dent depth. The results can be used for characterizing dents and ranking their risks to the integrity of a pipeline.}, journal = {International Journal of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering}, volume = {7}, number = {6}, year = {2013}, pages = {974 - 979}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/7472}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/78}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 78, 2013}, }