Defects may be introduced in metal pipelines during construction, repair, or by accident. Sometimes, this damage is extreme enough to induce plastic deformation and material damage, which can result in the eventual failure of the pipeline. Traditionally, physical testing is used to assess the structural integrity of a damaged pipe, but this can be costly and time consuming. This latest tech brief focuses on the use of Abaqus to simulate the initiation and evolution of damage in pipelines.
