Finite elements in the analysis of pressure vessels and piping, an addendum: a bibliography (1998-2001)

The paper gives a bibliographical review of finite element methods (FEMs) applied for the analysis of pressure vessel structures/components and piping from the theoretical as well as practical points of view. This bibliography is an addendum to the Finite elements in the analysis of pressure vessels and piping-a bibliography (1976-1996) published [Int J Press Vess Piping 69 (1996) 279] and Finite elements in the analysis of pressure vessels and piping, an addendum (1996-1998) published [Int J Press Vess Piping 76 (1999) 461]. The new bibliography at the end of the paper contains approximately 670 references to papers and conference proceedings on the subject that were published in 1998-2001. These are classified in the following categories: linear and nonlinear, static and dynamic, stress and deflection analyses; stability problems; thermal problems, fracture mechanics problems; contact problems, fluid-structure interaction problems; manufacturing of pipes and tubes; welded pipes and pressure vessel components, development of special finite elements for pressure vessels and pipes; finite element software; and other topics. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.