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local buckle

A localized deformation or bulge in the pipe wall, usually occurring over a short section of the pipeline. It is characterized by a localized inward or outward displacement of the pipe, creating a buckle or bulge in the affected area. Local buckles can result from various factors, including external forces, mechanical damage, or excessive internal or external pressure. Collapse, localized wall wrinkling, and kinking are examples of local buckling.