Rapid crack propagation in plastic water
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C. J. Greenshields; P. S. Leevers
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Article
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1996
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Springer Netherlands
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English
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A classical analysis of Irwin and Corten relates the minimum pressure to sustain crack propagation along a pipeline to the dimensions, elastic modulus and fracture resistance of the pipe wall. Although the model is inapplicable to gas pressurisation, it is here modified to become sufficiently accura