Traditionally, an analytical model of an offshore structure is composed of beam-column elements rigidly interconnected. However, considerable flexibility exists at the joints where chord outer wall deforms locally, and produces flexibility. In this paper, a new elastic joint element is introduced to consider the local flexibilities for TY- and K-type tubular joints. The element is developed on the basis of flexibility matrix and it is implemented in a finite-element programme to account for local joint flexibility effects in numerical models of steel structures made from tubular members. The element is suitable for modelling of multi-brace, uni-planar tubular joints. The results are validated by more sophisticated model using multi-purpose programmes and compared against conventional rigid-joint models. Based on the results of this study, it is concluded that incorporating the effects of joint flexibility results in more realistic response prediction of offshore structures.


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    Title :

    Elastic tubular joint element for modelling of multi-brace, uni-planar tubular connections


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    Publication date :

    2015-07-04


    Size :

    12 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English





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