Abstract: The ISO Draft Code for offshore structures has included a formulation for the design of both gap and overlapped tubular

Abstract: This paper presents the findings of a numerical investigation into the strength of minimum structure platforms subject to a ship impact. The study has identified important design issues that ...

Abstract: This paper describes the calibration and validation of a finite-element modelling procedure that was used to conduct an extensive parametric study on the strength of multi-planar tubular joints. ...