Abstract
A paper-surveying on fatigue tests of tubular and foundamental joints for offshore structure design was carried out and tested data were collected. The collected data were arranged as two sets of data base : the data base on tubular joint tests and the data base on foundamental joint tests including cruciform joints, butt-welded plates and so on. Based on these data bases, the regression analyses were conducted in order to evaluate effects of factors on the fatigue strength of these joints. Plate thickness, material, load ratio, random loading, corrosive environments, grinding, TIG-dressing etc. are included in these factors.Correlations between the effect of each of these factors on the fatigue strength of foundamental and tubular joints were discussed and it was, generally speaking, found that the correlations are good. Finally, the current fatigue design curves were compared with the collected data and the extent of safety of the curves were confirmed.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Journal of the Society of Naval Architects of Japan
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
