Static and Fatigue Behavior of Tubular Connections: A Summary Report.
Abstract
In this final report the findings of research studies on the subject of tubular joints are presented. The report covers both static and fatigue strength of welded hollow, round shapes. After an introduction and a literature review of theoretical and experimental findings, design considerations are presented for the static strength and fatigue life of such connections. Suggested design curves indicate the static strength of tubular joints with yield strength and a thickness parameter as influence factors. S-N curves (stress range vs cycles to failure) for the fatigue life of T- and K-connections are also presented. It is believed that the data could be used in the design of tubular structures if dimensional ratios are about equal to those of the program. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0746894
Entities
People
- A. A. Toprac
Organizations
- University of Texas at Austin