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show a good agreement in hoop strain, hoop stress <strong>an</strong>d axial stress. However, the axial<br />

strain shows some differences. Axial strain at S1 is higher th<strong>an</strong> S4 because it is located<br />

close to the weld joint, as discussed in the earlier sections. The reason why the axial<br />

strain of ABAQUS is very low <strong>an</strong>d least apparent th<strong>an</strong> the others again will be<br />

discussed in the following section. However, the experimental axial strain at S4 shows a<br />

very good agreement with the m<strong>an</strong>ual calculation. This proves that under a normal<br />

structure that is free from <strong>an</strong>y discontinuity or defect, a simple shell theory is acceptable<br />

<strong>an</strong>d shows a sensible result.<br />

Table 4.5: Study at the nominal area (away from the defect)<br />

Hoop Strain<br />

Experimental Result<br />

M<strong>an</strong>ual ABAQUS S1 S4<br />

calculation (close to weld joint)<br />

(Microstrain) 272 265.81 276.42 278.28<br />

Axial Strain<br />

(Microstrain) 64 2.2 86 68.38<br />

Hoop Stress (MPa) 56.85 60.62 57.77 58.16<br />

Axial Stress (MPa) 13.38 18.91 17.97 14.29<br />

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