Our Team Presents Breakthrough Research on Composite Pipeline Reliability at AB2025. Porto - Portugal.

We are proud to announce that our team’s latest research was showcased at the prestigious AB2025 Conference, where two technical papers were presented as part of the event’s Performance Track.

The papers addressed findings from our ongoing project, “Defect-Induced Strength Reduction of Bell-Spigot Pipeline Adhesive Joints.” The research presents both experimental and numerical results on how common defect types, such as air pockets, kissing bonds, variations in adhesive mixing ratio, and cure state, impact the structural integrity and long-term durability of non-metallic composite pipelines.

These results give us new insights into the hidden challenges of adhesive-bonded joints. By understanding how different defect scenarios impact performance, we can help the industry move toward safer and more reliable installations.

Beyond advancing scientific understanding, this work provides a solid foundation for enhancing installation reliability, developing more robust inspection methods, and contributing to the standardization of bell-spigot joint installation practices across the energy sector.

Our participation at AB2025 highlights our continued commitment to strengthening the performance, safety, and sustainability of next-generation pipeline technologies.