Refers to a type of crackA fracture or discontinuity in the wall of a pipeline, where the material is separated or broken, potentially compromising the integrity and safety of the pipel… or fracture that occurs around the circumference of a pipeline, typically in a circular or elliptical pattern. It is a form of structural damage that can weaken the integrityThe capability of a pipeline to perform its intended function safely and reliably throughout its life. It includes a range of factors, including the structural … of the pipeline and potentially lead to leakage or failureThe inability of a pipeline system to fulfill its intended function or meet the required performance criteria. Pipeline failures can have significant consequenc…. CircumferentialAn event that occurs or is measured along the circumference of a pipeline. It implies the direction or orientation that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axi… cracks can be caused by various factors such as fatigueThe process where cracks develop and propagate in a material under cyclic loading or repeated stress over time. It is a type of fatigue failure that occurs when…, corrosionThe deterioration or degradation of a pipeline caused by chemical or electrochemical reactions with its environment. Corrosion is a significant concern as it ca…, manufacturing defects, or external damage.