Fatigue failure of welded tubular joints

Conference · Wed Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1969 · Offshore Technol. Conf.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5569036

Becker, J M; Gerberich, W W; Bouwkamp, J G

The fatigue of welded tubular joints, as found in offshore structures, is explored by developing a qualitative model of fatigue behavior. The model is then used, along with basic concepts from fracture mechanics, to develop an analytical model for the prediction of fatigue failure. Fatigue failure is defined as a distinct change in the joint's load transfer characteristics. Experimental data are presented to support both the definition and prediction of failure. (27 refs.)

• Research Organization: Calif Univ., Berkeley
• OSTI ID: 5569036
• Report Number(s): CONF-700464-
• Journal Information: Offshore Technol. Conf.; (United States), Journal Name: Offshore Technol. Conf.; (United States) Vol. 2:OTC-1228; ISSN OSTCB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CHEMICAL REACTIONS
CORROSION
DYNAMIC LOADS
ENGINEERING
FAILURES
FATIGUE
FORECASTING
FRACTURE PROPERTIES
FUNCTIONAL MODELS
JOINTS
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
OFFSHORE PLATFORMS
OIL WELLS
STRESS INTENSITY FACTORS
TUBES
WELDED JOINTS
WELLS