Abstract
The remaining strength of corroded pipeline is generally assessed considering the internal pressure only. However, pipelines are often subjected to axial forces and bending moments due to external loadings, which may significantly reduce the burst pressure of the pipeline. This paper presents a study using finite element analysis on the effects of axial forces and bending moments to the burst pressures of corroded pipelines. It is revealed that the compressive axial force and the closing bending moment, causing compression in the corroded area, affect the burst pressure most significantly. Considering the axial compression and closing bending moment, failure loci of combined bending moments and internal pressures are developed for different axial forces. The developed failure loci can be used for assessing the burst pressure of corroded pipelines subjected to axial forces and bending moments.
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