Optimal Design of bre reinforced composite pipes

Aberdeen University (/phds/aberdeen-university/?40w000)

School of Engineering (/phds/school-of-engineering/?c0w0g9g0)

 Dr O Menshykov , Dr M Menshykova , Prof I Guz

 Applications accepted all year round
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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About the Project

Currently, the application of composite materials in oil and gas industry lacks proven
test methodologies and understanding of technical and fundamental issues relevant
speci cally to composite materials and structures. Thus, the main academic
challenge and key aspect to the success of the project is the transfer of composite
materials knowledge (theoretical and numerical models very successfully used in
the modern aerospace industry), into the demanding oil and gas sector. This
extremely interesting and challenging project will deal with the assessment of
composite pipes subjected to a combination of complex loading and harsh
environmental conditions (such as high temperature, high pressure and exposure to
corrosive uids’, etc.). In order to move the technology forward it is necessary to
have a detailed understanding of the pipes properties from manufacture and over its
entire life cycle.

The overall aim of the project will be optimal design of thick- and thin-walled
composite pipes. The developed numerical model should be able to predict the
deformation and damage under tension, compression and bending, as found in
service (during installation in oil wells).

Numerical modelling of the prototype performance will be carried out

o for different types of the matrix and the reinforcement used;
o for different bre volume fractions;
o for different layouts of the reinforcement (unidirectional versus multidirectional,
etc.);
o for combinations of laminas with different reinforcement directions.

Candidates should have (or expect to achieve) the UK honours degree at 2.1 or
above (or equivalent) in Engineering, Materials or Applied Mathematics. It is
essential that the applicant has a background in Fundamentals of Engineering
Materials and Stress Analysis
Numerical Methods.

The project is likely to involve a combination of analytical studies and computer

modelling including FEM&BEM analysis and MatLab programming, so the
appropriate computing skills would be quite bene cial but not compulsory.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

• Apply for Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering

• State name of the lead supervisor as the Name of Proposed Supervisor
• State ‘Self-funded’ as Intended Source of Funding
• State the exact project title on the application form

When applying please ensure all required documents are attached:

• All degree certi cates and transcripts (Undergraduate AND Postgraduate MSc-
o cially translated into English where necessary)
• Detailed CV

Informal inquiries can be made to Dr O Menshykov (o.menshykov@abdn.ac.uk), with

a copy of your curriculum vitae and cover letter. All general enquiries should be
directed to the Postgraduate Research School (pgrsadmissions@abdn.ac.uk)

It is possible to undertake this project by distance learning. Interested parties should

contact Dr Menshykov to discuss this.

Funding Notes
This project is advertised in relation to the research areas of the discipline of
Engineering. The successful applicant will be expected to provide the funding for
Tuition fees, living expenses and maintenance. Details of the cost of study can be
found by visiting View Website
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theid=121802&type=184&DID=4133&url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.abdn.ac.uk). THERE
IS NO FUNDING ATTACHED TO THIS PROJECT

References
1. Menshykova MV, Guz IA. Stress analysis of layered thick walled composite pipes
subjected to bending loading, International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 2014,
88: 289-299.
2. Menshykova M, Guz, I. & Paik, JK. Thick-walled composite tubes for offshore
applications: an example of stress and failure analysis for lament-wound multi-
layered pipes, Ships and Offshore Structures, 2017, 12(3): 304-322.

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