Framework to Determine the Capacity of A Structure

A framework for determining or predicting the capacity of a structure. The framework includes predicting the capacity of the structure utilizing a physics-based prediction model. The prediction model may be constructed from a variety of numerical analysis approaches. The prediction model further inc...

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Main Authors MACIA MARIO L, BARDI FRANCOIS C, MINNAAR KAREL, GIOIELLI PAULO C, RAHUL PAKAL
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 18.02.2010
Subjects
ANALOGUE COMPUTERS
CALCULATING
COMPUTING
COUNTING
ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
PHYSICS
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Summary:A framework for determining or predicting the capacity of a structure. The framework includes predicting the capacity of the structure utilizing a physics-based prediction model. The prediction model may be constructed from a variety of numerical analysis approaches. The prediction model further incorporates at least one material physics process, at least one geometry description, and at least one limit state. The limit states may include collapse, tensile fracture, and buckling. The framework calls for validation of the predicted capacity of the structure via experimental verification or other methods. In some embodiments, the structure is a pipeline for producing hydrocarbons and the modes of operation may include parametric studies, Monte-Carlo type distributions, or stand-alone values.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20080525495