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Structural characterization and design optimization of hybrid composite tubes for TLP riser applications
Structural characterization and design optimization of hybrid composite tubes for tension leg platform riser applications
and design requirements are established, the developed design
applications where high stiffness and light weight are the
characterization of prototype tubes and the development and
Composite materials offer a unique opportunity for offshore
data. Once confidence in the analytical approach is gained
design of prototype and full scale components. A progressive
design of structurally and economically efficient layups that
failure criteria in the finite element procedure is utilized
Further analyses are then used to select a final optimized
implementation of an optimization technique to study the
major design criteria. Deep water drilling and production
may be considered for multiaxial load bearing structures.
optimization methodology is applied to the optimization of a
outlines the essential considerations for the analysis and
potential composite applications are required. This thesis
potential riser tube for a tension leg platform (TLP).
risers are one area where detailed design studies of
The work focuses on analytical and experimental
to accurately capture detailed failure behavior of composite
tubes and correlate analytical results with experimental
"Major subject: Mechanical Engineering".
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