Numerical and Analytical Modeling of Unbonded Flexible Risers

2009 ◽  
Vol 131 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Bahtui ◽  
H. Bahai ◽  
G. Alfano
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Time Integration ◽  
Computational Cost ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Integration Scheme ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Axial Tension ◽  
External Pressures ◽  
Time Integration Scheme ◽  
Flexible Risers

This paper presents an analytical formulation and a finite element analysis of the behavior of multilayer unbonded flexible risers. The finite element model accurately incorporates all the fine details of the riser that were previously considered to be important but too difficult to simulate due to the significant associated computational cost. All layers of the riser are separately modeled, and contact interaction between layers has been accounted for. The model includes geometric nonlinearity as well as frictional effects. The analysis considers the main modes of flexible riser loading, which include internal and external pressures, axial tension, torsion, and bending. Computations were performed by employing a fully explicit time integration scheme on a parallel 16-processor cluster of computers. Consistency of simulation results was demonstrated by comparison with those of the analytical model of an identical structure. The close agreement gives confidence in both approaches.

A Finite Element Analysis for Unbonded Flexible Risers Under Axial Tension

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Bahtui ◽  
Hamid Bahai ◽  
Giulio Alfano
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Time Integration ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Integration Scheme ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Time Integration Scheme ◽  
Flexible Risers ◽  
Benchmark Solutions ◽  
The Finite Element Model

Recent developments on the numerical analysis of detailed finite element models of unbonded flexible risers using ABAQUS are presented. Several analytical methods are studied and combined together, and their results are compared with those obtained in the finite element model for two different tests, the second one involving cyclic loading. In the finite element model all layers are modeled separately and contact interfaces are placed between each layer. A fully explicit time-integration scheme was used on a 16-processor cluster. The very good agreement found from numerical and analytical comparisons validates the use of our numerical model to provide benchmark solutions against which further detailed investigation will be made.

A Finite Element Analysis for Unbonded Flexible Risers Under Torsion

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Bahtui ◽  
H. Bahai ◽  
G. Alfano
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Numerical Model ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Time Integration ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Integration Scheme ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Benchmark Solutions ◽  
The Finite Element Model

This paper presents a detailed finite element analysis of a five-layer unbonded flexible riser. The numerical results are compared analytical solutions for various load cases. In the finite element model all layers are modelled separately with contact interfaces placed between each layer. The finite element model includes the main features of the riser geometry with very little simplifying assumptions made. The numerical model was solved using a fully explicit time-integration scheme implemented in a parallel environment on a 16-processor cluster. The very good agreement found from numerical and analytical comparisons validates the use of our numerical model to provide benchmark solutions against which further detailed investigation will be made.

A Multi-Purpose Finite Element Model for Flexible Risers Studies

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabien Caleyron ◽  
Martin Guiton ◽  
Jean-Marc Leroy ◽  
Timothee Perdrizet ◽  
David Charliac ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Internal Pressure ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Flexible Riser ◽  
Lateral Buckling ◽  
Axial Tension ◽  
External Pressures ◽  
Flexible Risers ◽  
Treatment Packages

The paper focuses on a Finite Element (FE) model developed at IFPEN, denominated 3D-Periodic, which is dedicated to flexible riser studies. It takes full advantage of the geometric and loading periodicities to reduce the model length and the CPU cost. The model is developed in a commercial FE software with dedicated pre- and post-treatment packages. The model can represent standard cyclic bending with internal pressure and axial tension as well as external pressures load cases to investigate the risk of lateral buckling of tensile armors or of pipe collapse.

Dynamic Behaviour of Delaminated Composite Plate Under Blast Loading

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chetan Kumar Hirwani ◽  
Subrata Kumar Panda ◽  
Siba Sankar Mahapatra ◽  
Sanjib Kumar Mandal ◽  
Apurba Kumar De
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Composite Plate ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Dynamic Behaviour ◽  
Time Integration ◽  
Blast Loading ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Continuity Condition ◽  
Integration Scheme ◽  
Time Integration Scheme

In the present article, the dynamic behaviour of the delaminated composite plate subjected to blast loading has been investigated. For the investigation, a general finite element model using higher-order mid-plane kinematics has been developed. The model has been discretised using nine noded isoparametric Lagrangian elements having nine degrees of freedom at each node. The continuity in the laminated and delaminated section has been established using the intermittent continuity condition. The final governing equation has been solved by applying Newmark’s time integration scheme in conjunction with finite element steps. Further, the said responses have been evaluated by developing an in-house MATLAB code based on the proposed model. In order to illustrate the consistency and accuracy of the present model, convergence and comparison study has been conducted i.e. the responses are evaluated for different mesh sizes and compared them with those of responses of earlier published literature. Finally, various examples have been solved to illustrate the influence of the size and position of debonding, side to thickness ratio, aspect ratio and end condition on the dynamic response of composite structure and discussed in detail.

Modeling of 3D Magnetostrictive Systems with Application to Galfenol and Terfenol-D Actuators

2012 ◽  
Vol 77 ◽  
pp. 11-28
Author(s):  
Marcelo J. Dapino ◽  
Suryarghya Chakrabarti
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Time Integration ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Nonlinear Dynamic System ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Implicit Time ◽  
Integration Scheme ◽  
Modeling Framework ◽  
Time Integration Scheme ◽  
Parametric Analyses

This work presents a unified approach to model three dimensional magnetostrictive transducers. Generalized procedures are developed for incorporating nonlinear coupled constitutive behavior of magnetostrictive materials into an electro-magneto-mechanical finite element modeling framework. The finite element model is based on weak forms of Maxwell's equations for electromagnetics and Navier's equations for mechanical systems. An implicit time integration scheme is implemented to obtain nonlinear dynamic system responses. The model is implemented into a finite element (FE) solver and applied to two case studies, a Galfenol unimorph actuator and a magnetohydraulic Terfenol-D actuator for active engine mounts. Model results are compared with experiments, and parametric analyses are conducted which provide guidelines for optimization of actuator design.

scholarly journals Numerical Modeling and Mechanical Analysis of Flexible Risers

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
J. Y. Li ◽  
Z. X. Qiu ◽  
J. S. Ju
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Numerical Model ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Time Integration ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
External Pressure ◽  
Integration Scheme ◽  
Fem Model ◽  
Flexible Risers

ABAQUS is used to create a detailed finite element model for a 10-layer unbonded flexible riser to simulate the riser’s mechanical behavior under three load conditions: tension force and internal and external pressure. It presents a technique to create detailed finite element model and to analyze flexible risers. In FEM model, all layers are modeled separately with contact interfaces; interaction between steel trips in certain layers has been considered as well. FEM model considering contact interaction, geometric nonlinearity, and friction has been employed to accurately simulate the structural behavior of riser. The model includes the main features of the riser geometry with very little simplifying assumptions. The model was solved using a fully explicit time-integration scheme implemented in a parallel environment on an eight-processor cluster and 24 G memory computer. There is a very good agreement obtained from numerical and analytical comparisons, which validates the use of numerical model here. The results from the numerical simulation show that the numerical model takes into account various details of the riser. It has been shown that the detailed finite element model can be used to predict riser’s mechanics behavior under various load cases and bound conditions.

A Finite Element Analysis for Unbonded Flexible Risers Under Torsion

2008 ◽  
Vol 130 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Bahtui ◽  
H. Bahai ◽  
G. Alfano
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Numerical Model ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Integration Scheme ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Flexible Risers ◽  
Benchmark Solutions ◽  
The Finite Element Model

This paper presents a detailed finite-element analysis of unbonded flexible risers. The numerical results are compared to the analytical solutions for various load cases. In the finite-element model, all layers are modeled separately with contact interfaces between each layer. The finite-element model includes the main features of the riser geometry with very little simplifying assumptions made. The numerical model was solved using a fully explicit time-integration scheme implemented in a parallel environment on a 16-processor cluster. The very good agreement found from numerical and analytical comparisons validates the use of our numerical model to provide benchmark solutions against which further detailed investigation will be made.

Transonic Flow Computations in Cascades Using Finite Element Method

1981 ◽  
Vol 103 (4) ◽  
pp. 657-664 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. U. Akay ◽  
A. Ecer
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Transonic Flow ◽  
Method Development ◽  
Time Integration ◽  
Integration Scheme ◽  
Complex Flow ◽  
Time Integration Scheme ◽  
Naca 0012 ◽  
Element Method

Analysis of transonic flow through a cascade of airfoils is investigated using the finite element method. Development of a computational grid suitable for complex flow structures and different types of boundary conditions is presented. An efficient pseudo-time integration scheme is developed for the solution of equations. Modeling of the shock and the convergence characteristics of the developed scheme are discussed. Numerical results include a 45 deg staggered cascade of NACA 0012 airfoils with inlet flow Mach number of 0.8 and angles of attack 1, 0, and −1 deg.

Time Integration of Impact Phenomena in Solid Mechanics: A One-Dimensional Model Problem

1996 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Chawla ◽  
T. A. Laursen
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Solid Mechanics ◽  
Exact Analytical Solution ◽  
Time Integration ◽  
Dynamic Contact ◽  
Momentum Conservation ◽  
Integration Scheme ◽  
Mass System ◽  
Element Discretization ◽  
Time Integration Scheme

Abstract 1D impact between two identical bars is modeled as a simple spring-mass system as would be generated by a finite element discretization. Some commonly used time integrators are applied to the system to demonstrate defects in the numerical solution as compared to the exact analytical solution. Using energy conservation as the criterion for stability, a new time integration scheme is proposed that imposes a persistency condition for dynamic contact. Finite element simulation with Lagrange multipliers for enforcing the contact constraints shows exact energy and momentum conservation.

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