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Figure 4.26: Strain distribution of experiment <strong>an</strong>d simulation<br />

Figure 4.26 also shows that the experimental hoop <strong>an</strong>d axial strains measured at<br />

different locations along the circumferentially arc-shaped notch show slightly different<br />

results. This is because the strain gauge elements were installed at different orientations.<br />

The orientation of the strain gauge or sensor at the S3 location has produced better<br />

strain readings <strong>an</strong>d this technique will be adopted in future strain gauge installations on<br />

<strong>an</strong>y biaxially loaded pipe. This is agreed by Freire et al. (August 2006) who also<br />

highlight the import<strong>an</strong>ce of the experimental technique using sensors. According to<br />

them, the laboratory test is crucial because it gathers benchmark experimental results<br />

that will be used to verify <strong>an</strong>alytical or numerical stress calculation procedures.<br />

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