Hi,

I am working on a offshore pipe stress project using FRP material.

I am trying to model a socket.
I have seen on caesar help that the SIF is taken as 2.3.
This SIF is given according to which standard? (BS7159 does not mention a SIF for socket)

How about flexibility factor? Does Caesar calculate a flexibility factor for socket?

How should I model the Socket?
I am thinking to model a part of the socket with two time the thickness to add more stifness.

Has anyone already worked on this kind of problem?

I would be greatly thankful if you have any helpful documents related to FRP pipe problems or anisotropic materials failure.

Cheers,