Plastic collapse analysis of thin-walled pipes based on unified yield criterion

Based on a unified yield criterion (UYC), the plastic collapse analysis of thin-walled pipes is conducted in the framework of finite strain. A unified analytical solution for the burst pressure of end-capped defect-free pipes is derived, which is fit for various kinds of non-SD (strength differential) materials. A series of solutions can be deduced from this unified solution, and those solutions of burst pressure on the basis of Tresca, von Mises. ASSY, and TS criteria are special cases of it. By comparing with existing test result, it is found that the present unified solution is very convenient and effective for the prediction of burst pressure. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.