| 摘要 |
<p>Method of manufacturing a metal carcass for flexible pipe or umbilical comprising shaping a band of metal strip and then helically winding it to form the metal carcass which, in cardioid mode, has a given collapse strength, wherein the metal strip is work-hardened prior to shaping to give it at least a 15% higher elongation at rupture, and in that the said metal carcass which is made from the said work-hardened metal strip has, in cardioid mode, a collapse strength which is at least 15% higher than the given collapse strength.</p> |
