Abstract: A parametric study is presented of the ultimate strength of multiplanar KK-joints in circular hollow sections, which are commonly found in both onshore and offshore structures. The study was carried out using a well-calibrated ...

Abstract: An extensive parametric study is presented of the distributions of stress concentration factors in tubular K-joints commonly found in offshore platforms. The study covers a comprehensive range of geometric joint parameters ...

Abstract: Although the use of internal ring stiffeners to enhance the strength of tubular joints is common practice in older platforms, no definitive guidance on the design of such joints is found in any of the major offshore design ...

Abstract: This paper reports the results of an extensive finite-element study into the static behavior of axially loaded tubular K-joints. The emphasis of the study was on the effects of the geometric parameters and the overlap ...

Abstract: The ultimate capacity results from an extensive finite-element study of balanced axially loaded K-joints (reported in a companion paper) are reviewed and compared with predictions from available design guidance. Both overlap ...

Abstract: A parametric study of the static strength of circular hollow-section joints with the multiplanar KK configuration, commonly found in both onshore and offshore structures, is presented. The study, carried out using a ...

Abstract: Using a previously presented finite-element study of axially loaded overlap tubular K-joints as a platform, this paper presents further work that aimed at extending and enhancing the strength estimation equation already ...

Abstract: Overlapped joints are generally regarded as having higher strengths than otherwise identical, simple nonoverlapping joints because of the more efficient load transfer between braces. However, not ...