Finite Analysis of Connections
and Associated Failure
Mechanisms
B
O
X
P
I
N
API/IADC pipe-failure distribution
100
Pin End
Box End (w ith no Slip Cuts)
80
Records
60
40
20
0
0 10 20 30 40 50
Distance (inches) Pin/Box
API/IADC pipe-failure distribution
100
Pin End
Box End (w ith Slip Cuts)
80
Records
60
40
20
0
0 10 20 30 40 50
Distance (inches) Pin/Box
Finite Element Model Geometry Plot for 4-1/2" 16.60# E IEU
Drill Pipe
1.3
R = 0.5"
1.22
Stress Concentration
R = 2.0"
1.14
R = 5.0"
1.06
R = 10.0"
R = 12.0"
0.98
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Miu (inches)