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Compression stressed weld joints on offshore platforms

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6443471
The strength of a weld joint joining the end of a first structural member to a second structural member wherein at least a portion of the weld joint is subject to cyclic tensioning stress is improved by applying a compressive stress load to the weld joint. An advantageous application is to the weld joints joining tubular members of offshore platforms.
Assignee:
Conoco Inc
Patent Number(s):
US 4333725
OSTI ID:
6443471
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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