The ultimate capacity of tubular members under external pressure
Abstract
This paper is concerned with the stability of tubular steel beam-columns which are candidates for use in deep-water applications, such as pipelines and members of offshore towers. These members are subjected to a combination of thrust and bending in the presence of high external pressure that may cause buckling. The response of such members under pressure, axial compression and bending is examined and the results are compared with the provisions of the recent API specification.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Structural Load-Bearing Analysis
Structural Integrity and Reliability Analysis
Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 435–441
- Publication date
- 2 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter