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Small scale model of linepipe

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This paper discusses the technique of modeling pressurized pipe using small scale models. Pipes ofD/t ratio of around 64 were modeled using aluminum tubes of 44-mm diameter. Results from tests of small scale models show good agreement with those from large scale tests.

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  1. School of Mechanical and Production Engineering, Nanyang Technological Institute, 2263, Singapore

    Fok Wing-Chau (Associate Professor)

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Wing-Chau, F. Small scale model of linepipe. Experimental Mechanics 29, 248–251 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02321402

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