A Review of Design, Manufacture, and Mechanical Properties of Steel Skeleton Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipes

As a cost-effective production, steel reinforced thermoplastic pipes (S-RTPs) are employed in many industrial fields, such as the marine and petrochemical industries. The design, manufacture, and mechanical properties of S-RTPs are more challenging than those of traditional pipes because of their complicated behaviors and damage mechanisms. A comprehensive review of the design, manufacture, and mechanical behavior of S-RTPs is presented to understand the predictive capabilities, efficiency, and drawbacks of S-RTPs. The limitations of the existing investigations of S-RTPs and the guidance on future research to improve the analysis and design of S-RTPs are also reviewed, discussed, and provided.