TY - SER AU - Srivastava,S.K AU - Kumar,Bipin AU - Katarki,M.V. TI - Failure analysis of a 14-in diameter oil pipeline PY - 2010/// CY - PB - N2 - Transcripción del resumen del autor: This article describes a detailed failure investigation to determine the cause and mechanism of a seam weld rupture of a 14-in diameter API 5LX-46 electric resistance welded oil pipeline. The presence of inclusions/stringers coupled with a large number of huge porosities/discontinuities at the weld seam rendered this point weak and led to the failure of the pipeline. Analysis methodology, the probable failure mechanism, and recommended preventivel remedial measures are described ER -