Abstract
In the over-bend straightening process of longitudinally submerged arc welding (LSAW) pipes, the cross section tends to be distorted due to the axial curvature variation in the reverse elastic-plastic bending. Based on the minimum work principle, a analytical model of the cross-sectional distortion of the curved pipe with initial curvature in the reverse axial elastoplastic bending is established, and the prediction error is not more than 10% compared with the experimental value of the maximum distortion coefficient. Especially for smaller deformations and thinner pipes, the prediction accuracy is higher. Compared to ovality, the maximum distortion coefficient with a smaller error can be used as an effective prediction parameter. In addition, the application of this prediction model is analyzed by an example of a straightness-offgrade LSAW pipe. The results show that the maximum value and position of cross section with most serious distortion can be determined once the initial curvature of a curved pipe is measured, which can be compared with the standard to adjust the shape of the straightening tools and process parameters.
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