Chapter 9
Design against Propagating Shear Failure in Pipelines
B. N. Leis, J Malcolm Gray,
J Malcolm Gray
Microalloyed Steel Institute, Houston, TX, United States
Search for more papers by this authorB. N. Leis, J Malcolm Gray,
J Malcolm Gray
Microalloyed Steel Institute, Houston, TX, United States
Search for more papers by this authorThe Minerals, Metals & Materials Society,
The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society
Search for more papers by this authorBook Author(s):The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society,
The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society
Search for more papers by this authorFirst published: 17 October 2014
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
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Introduction
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Issues and Gaps in Understanding and Technology
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Role and Significance of Diameter, Design Factor, and Grade
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CVN Energy as a Surrogate for Plastic Flow Properties
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Implications for Predicting Arrest of Propagating Shear Failure
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Variability in Production Controls and Implications
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The Path Forward
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Summary and Conclusions
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Acknowledgements
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