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Results from large scale ultimate strength tests of K-braced jacket frame structures

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OSTI ID:128943

Phase 2 of the JIP Frames Project included four large scale collapse tests of K-braced frames in which both gap and overlap K joints were the critical components. The results are presented in this paper. The local failure modes differed from typical isolated component tests, yet were representative of structural damage observed following Hurricane Andrew. The frame test results therefore provide important insight to the ultimate response of offshore jacket structures.

OSTI ID:
128943
Report Number(s):
CONF-950501--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English