BASIC CONSIDERATIONS FOR TUBULAR JOINT DESIGN IN OFFSHORE CONSTRUCTION

Background data for Tubular Joint Design Rules in American Codes (API RP 2A and AWS D1.1-72) are reviewed in terms of static ultimate strength and fatigue. The problem of extension to high-cycle fatigue, which becomes increasingly important in severe weather areas and/or deep water, is explored. Case histories of offshore failures and noteworthy non-failures are examined in light of proposed criteria and sensitivity/risk analysis.

• Corporate Authors:

  Welding Research Council

  345 East 47th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10017
• Authors:
  • Marshall, P W
• Publication Date: 1974-4

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 18 p.
• Serial:
  • Welding Research Council Bulletin
  • Issue Number: 193

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Joints; Offshore structures; Repeated loads; Welds
• Uncontrolled Terms: Welded joints
• Old TRIS Terms: Cyclic fatigue
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Marine Transportation; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00054398
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Welding Research Council
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 18 1974 12:00AM