In this paper an algorithm is proposed of assessing the remaining life using the J-integral crack growth criteria for a pipeline with multiple stress corrosion (SC) cracks accounting for their interaction. Numerical examples are given for one, two and five SC cracks.

Topics:
Fracture (Materials), Pipelines, Stress corrosion cracking, Accounting, Algorithms
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