Abstract (EN):
In order to improve the reliability and confidence of composite solutions for piping and tanks in the several industrial applications they serve, deeper knowledge on the long-term behavior is needed. In this work a practical predictive approach for the long-term properties of these structures was established. It is based on experimental data previously obtained in comprehensive experimental programs for different types of GFRP pipes, thus covering a wide range of laminate constructions and manufacturing processes. In this paper, the principles, applicability and validation of the design Criterion developed are presented and discussed.
Language:
English
Type (Professor's evaluation):
Scientific
No. of pages:
5