This paper presents the results of an investigation into the structural mechanics of corroded steel tubes and quantifies the discrepancies resulting from two approaches to modelling the effects of corrosion: uniform thickness reduction and quasi-random thickness. It is shown how the geometrical configuration of the tube’s corroded surface influences its strength under external pressure and how it may lead to collapse localisation phenomena.
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