Much of the existing pipeline infrastructure is constructed from
steel. Steel is strong, mechanically robust and relatively inexpensive.
However, large sums of money are spent in order to reduce
the exposure of steel pipelines to corrosive environments. One
way to overcome this problem is to use a material with good corrosion
resistance, such as Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymers (GFRPs),
instead of steel. GFRPs represent an attractive alternative for
pipelines subjected to severe internal or external environments
in onshore or offshore applications [1].