Journal Published Online: 01 November 1984
Volume 12, Issue 6

Crack Growth in High-Density Polyethylene Pipes

CODEN: JTEVAB

Abstract

To investigate the applicability of a theory developed by Schapery to crack growth in thermoplastic pipes, experiments were performed on high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes. In the experiments the pipes (with existing through-the-thickness cracks) were loaded by an internal pressure and the time-dependent crack length was measured. This was done at three different temperatures, 20, 30, and 80°C and for two cases of crack orientation, axial and circumferential. It was observed that the theory agreed reasonably well with the experimental data.

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Gradin, PA
Det norske Veritas, Høvik, Norway
Arve, E
Det norske Veritas, Høvik, Norway
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Stock #: JTE10742J
ISSN: 0090-3973
DOI: 10.1520/JTE10742J