The methods and results of the technical state inspection of gas pipelines in the Far North environment are considered. The stress-strain state calculations for gas pipelines in operation as well as metallographic and strength investigations of metal after operation have been performed.
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Translated from Problemy Prochnosti, No. 3, pp. 50 – 61, May – June, 2012.
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Kalinin, N.A., Kravtsov, V.I., Semenov, A.S. et al. Topical problems in ensuring safe operation of gas pipelines in the far north environment. Strength Mater 44, 259–267 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11223-012-9379-0
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