Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1720404 | Applied Ocean Research | 2008 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
A large force occurs where a pipe touches down on the seabed, during pipelaying or when the pipe is part of a catenary riser. The solution for a rigid seabed is well known. This technical note extends the analysis to a rigid-plastic seabed. The analytic solution is straightforward, and confirms the field observation that large indentations can occur, particularly when the tension is low.
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Authors
Andrew Palmer,