Finite element analysis of welded tubular connections
This thesis presents a nonlinear Finite Element analysis of welded tubular connections, addressing several areas of recent interest in the field. A comprehensive study of multiplanar axially loaded T-DT joints in both CHS and RHS was undertaken to add to the available knowledge and interest/ activ...
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| description | This thesis presents a nonlinear Finite Element analysis of welded tubular connections, addressing several areas of recent interest in the field.
A comprehensive study of multiplanar axially loaded T-DT joints in both CHS and RHS was undertaken to add to the available knowledge and interest/ activity in the field of multiplanar connections. Sections of this study are supported by earlier experimental work undertaken at Nottingham (not by the author) and from a combination of these and FE results, a series of design rules to supplement the current IIW planar design formulae developed.
Analysis of the effect of brace angle on the difference between axially loaded T and Y joints was undertaken to resolve differences between current codes of practice.
Finally an analysis of a family of partial overlapped RHS K joints was undertaken to ascertain the effects of boundary conditions, brace angle, β ratio, reversal of loading and hidden weld on the ultimate capacity and performance of such joints.
All of the FE work was undertaken using ABAQUS, including both geometric and material non-linearity. Recommendations for further work are made. |
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| spelling | nottingham-117662025-02-28T11:15:30Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/11766/ Finite element analysis of welded tubular connections Crockett, Peter This thesis presents a nonlinear Finite Element analysis of welded tubular connections, addressing several areas of recent interest in the field. A comprehensive study of multiplanar axially loaded T-DT joints in both CHS and RHS was undertaken to add to the available knowledge and interest/ activity in the field of multiplanar connections. Sections of this study are supported by earlier experimental work undertaken at Nottingham (not by the author) and from a combination of these and FE results, a series of design rules to supplement the current IIW planar design formulae developed. Analysis of the effect of brace angle on the difference between axially loaded T and Y joints was undertaken to resolve differences between current codes of practice. Finally an analysis of a family of partial overlapped RHS K joints was undertaken to ascertain the effects of boundary conditions, brace angle, β ratio, reversal of loading and hidden weld on the ultimate capacity and performance of such joints. All of the FE work was undertaken using ABAQUS, including both geometric and material non-linearity. Recommendations for further work are made. 1994 Thesis (University of Nottingham only) NonPeerReviewed application/pdf en arr https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/11766/1/239902.pdf Crockett, Peter (1994) Finite element analysis of welded tubular connections. PhD thesis, University of Nottingham. Couplings Fasteners Welded joints Testing of welded joints Structural engineering |
| spellingShingle | Couplings Fasteners Welded joints Testing of welded joints Structural engineering Crockett, Peter Finite element analysis of welded tubular connections |
| title | Finite element analysis of welded tubular connections |
| title_full | Finite element analysis of welded tubular connections |
| title_fullStr | Finite element analysis of welded tubular connections |
| title_full_unstemmed | Finite element analysis of welded tubular connections |
| title_short | Finite element analysis of welded tubular connections |
| title_sort | finite element analysis of welded tubular connections |
| topic | Couplings Fasteners Welded joints Testing of welded joints Structural engineering |
| url | https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/11766/ |