• 한국전산구조공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전산구조공학회 2007년도 정기 학술대회 논문집
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• pp.315-320
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• 2007

An effective reinforcement method for steel tubular joints having a large chord diameter is the use of internal ring stiffeners. This paper presents the results of a numerical study on the static strength of internally ring-stiffened tubular X- and T-joints subjected to brace axial compression loading. Nonlinear finite element analyses are used to compute the joint strength. The influence of geometrical parameters has been studied and the maximum reinforcement effect of a ring stiffener has been evaluated. A strength ratio is defined. by the ratio of ring-stiffened joint strength to unstiffened joint strength, and an equation for this strength ratio is derived by regression analysis. Design optimization for ring stiffener of tubular joints is carried out using metropolis genetic algorithm.

• 한국전산구조공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전산구조공학회 2002년도 봄 학술발표회 논문집
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• pp.61-68
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• 2002

Tubular members have been applied in a wide range of frame structures including offshore structures. For the efficient load flow in tubular-member structures, the joints of tubular members are usually reinforced using internal ring stiffener for the steel tubular joint having a large diameter. The objective of this paper is to numerically assess the behavior of X-joints with an internal ring stiffener, and to evaluate the reinforcement effect of a ring stiffener, and to establish the strength formulae. Nonlinear finite element analysis is used to compute the static strength of axially loaded tubular joints. From the numerical results, internal ring stiffener is found to be efficient in improving static strength of tubular X-joints. Maximum strength ratios are calculated as 1.5~3.5, and the effective dimensions of ring stiffener are found. Regression analyses are performed considering practical size of ring stiffener and strength estimation formulae are proposed.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.123-140
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• 2003

The importance of the research on moment-resistant properties of unstiffened tubular joints and the research background are introduced. The performed experimental research on the bending rigidity and capacity of the joints is reported. The emphasis is put on the discussion of the flexural behavior of the joints including sets of geometrical parameters of the joints and several loading combinations. Procedures and results of loading tests on four full size joints in planar KK and X configuration are described in details at first. Mechanical models are proposed to analyze the joint specimens. Three-dimensional nonlinear FE models are established and verified with the experimental results. By comparing the experimental data with the results of the analysis, it is reported reasonable to carry out the structural analysis under the assumption that the joint is fully rigidly connected, and their bending capacities can assure the strength of the members connected under certain limitation. Furthermore, a parametric formula for inplane bengding rigidity of T and Y type tubular joints is proposed on the basis of FE calculation and regression analysis. Compared with test results, it is shown that the parametric formula developed in this paper has good applicability.

• 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.265-275
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• 2005

본 논문의 목적은 내부환보강 X형 관이음부의 거동을 수치적으로 평가하여 환보강재의 보강효과를 규명하고, 강도 산정식을 제안하는 것이다. 축방향력을 받는 관이음부의 정적강도를 산정하기 위해 비선형 유한요소해석을 수행하였다 유한요소해석 결과는 실험결과와 잘 일치하였고, X형 관이음부의 주부재 단부효과를 감소시킬 수 있는 주부재의 적정길이를 제시하였다. 내부 환보강재는 단순 X형 관이음부의 정적강도를 증가시키는데 효율적임이 판명되었고, 최대 보강효과를 나타내는 최대강도비가 1.5에서 3까지 산정되었다. 환보강재의 실용적 크기를 고려한 이음부에 대해 유한요소해석 결과를 이용하여 회귀분석을 실시하고 내부 환보강 X형 관이음부의 강도산정식을 제안하였다.

• 한국해양공학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.34-39
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• 2003

Recent deepwater offshore structures in the Gulf of Mexico utilize butt welded tubular joints. Application of a welded tubular joint includes tendons, production risers, and steel catenary risers. Fatigue life assessment of these joints becomes more critical, as the structures to which they are attached are allowed to undergo cyclic and sometimes large displacements around an anchored position. Estimation of the fatigue behavior of these tubular members in the design stage is generally condrcted by using S-N curves, as specified in the codeds and standards. Applying the stress concentration factor of the welded structure to the S-N approach often results in a very conservative assessment, because the stress field acting on the tubular has a non-uniform distribution through the thickness. Fatigue life analysis using fracture mechanics has been applied in the design of the catenary risers. This technology enables the engineer to establish proper requirements on weld quality and inspection acceptance criteria to assure satisfactory structural integrity during its design life. It also provides guidance on proper design curves and a methodology for accounting for the effects of non-uniform stress distribution through the wall thickness. Still, there is inconsistency when designing tubular joints using a conventional S-N approach and when specifying weld flaw acceptance criteria using fracture mechanics approach. This study developed fatigue curves that are consistent with both the S-N approach and the fracture mechanics approach. Accounting for non-uniform stress distribution and threshold stress intensity factor were key parameters in relating both approaches. A series of S-N curves, generated from the fracture mechanics approach, were compared to the existing S-N curves. For flat plate butt joint, the S-N curve generated from fracture mechanics matches with the IIW class 100 curve when initial crack depth was 0.5 mm (0.02 ). The new curves for tubular joint agree very well with the experimental results. The comparison also indicated the degree of conservatism built into the API X design curve.

• International Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology Speciallssue:Selected Papers
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.69-74
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• 2003

Recent deepwater offshore structures in the Gulf of Mexico utilize butt welded tubular joints. Application of a welded tubular joint includes tendons, production risers, and steel catenary risers. Fatigue life assessment of these joints becomes more critical, as the structures to which they are attached are allowed to undergo cyclic and sometimes large displacements around an anchored position. Estimation of the fatigue behavior of these tubular members in the design stage is generally conducted by using S-N curves, as specified in the codes and standards. Applying the stress concentration factor of the welded structure to the S-N approach often results in a very conservative assessment, because the stress field acting on the tubular has a non-uniform distribution through the thickness. Fatigue life analysis using fracture mechanics has been applied in the design of the catenary risers. This technology enables the engineer to establish proper requirements on weld quality and inspection acceptance criteria to assure satisfactory structural integrity during its design life. It also provides guidance on proper design curves and a methodology for accounting for the effects of non-uniform stress distribution through the wall thickness. Still, there is inconsistency when designing tubular joints using a conventional S-N approach and when specifying weld flaw acceptance criteria using fracture mechanics approach. This study developed fatigue curves that are consistent with both the S-N approach and the fracture mechanics approach. Accounting for non-uniform stress distribution and threshold stress intensity factor were key parameters in relating both approaches. A series of S-N curves, generated from the fracture mechanics approach, were compared to the existing S-N curves. For flat plate butt joint, the S-N curve generated from fracture mechanics matches with the IIW class 100 curve when initial crack depth was 0.5 mm (0.02). The new curves for tubular joint agree very well with the experimental results. The comparison also indicated the degree of conservatism built into the API X design curve.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국신재생에너지학회 2011년도 추계학술대회 초록집
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• pp.39.1-39.1
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• 2011

Due to less turbulence and no land limitation, offshore wind energy gets more attention than onshore. Jacket structure is regarded as a suitable solution for the water depth ranging from 30 to 80 meters. In general, joint stress concentration of jacket support structures affects their fatigue life. Nowadays, most jacket structures for offshore wind turbines have tubular X-joint between legs. In this paper, a study on X-joint stress concentration of offshore wind turbine jacket structure is performed by using 50m water depth model. Stress of X-joint on offshore environmental conditions are discussed.

• 대한용접접합학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한용접접합학회 2002년도 Proceedings of the International Welding/Joining Conference-Korea
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• pp.127-132
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• 2002

Recent deepwater offshore structures in Gulf of Mexico utilize butt welded tubular joints. Application of welded tubular joint includes tendons, production risers, and steel catenary risers. Fatigue life assessment of these joints becomes more critical because the structures to which they are attached are allowed to undergo cyclic and sometimes large displacements around an anchored position. Estimating the fatigue behavior of these tubular members in the design stage is generally conducted by using S-N curves specified in the codes and standards. Applying the stress concentration factor of the welded structure to S-N approach often results in very conservative assessment because the stress field acting on the tubular has a non-uniform distribution through the thickness. Fracture mechanics and fitness for service (FFS) technology have been applied in the design of the catenary risers. This technology enables the engineer to establish proper requirements on weld quality and inspection acceptance criteria to assure satisfactory structural integrity during its design life. It also provides guidance on proper design curves to be used and a methodology for accounting for the effects of non-uniform stress distribution through the wall thickness. An attempt was made to develop set of S-N curves based on fracture mechanics approach by considering non-uniform stress distribution and a threshold stress intensity factor. Series of S-N curves generated from this approach were compared to the existing S-N curves. For flat plate butt joint, the S-N curve generated from fracture mechanics matches with the IIW class 100 curve when initial crack depth was 0.5 mm (0.02"). Similar comparison with API X′ was made for tubular joint.. These initial crack depths are larger than the limits of inspection by current Non-destructive examination (NDE) means, such as Automatic Ultrasonic Inspection (AUT). Thus a safe approach can be taken by specifying acceptance criteria that are close to limits of sizing capability of the selected NDE method. The comparison illustrates conservatism built into the S-N design curve.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.115-126
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• 2018

고강도 강재의 높은 항복비와 같은 특이한 물성에 대한 우려 등의 이유로 국내외 대표적인 강구조 설계기준에서는 강관구조에 고강도 강재를 적용하는 것을 금지하거나 제한하고 있다. 대부분의 설계기준에서는 강관의 항복강도가 355 또는 360MPa을 초과하는 경우 제시된 설계강도식을 사용할 수 없거나 강도저감계수를 통해 설계강도를 낮추어야 한다. 반면 이러한 제한사항에 대한 역학적 근거는 명료하지 않다. 또한 최근 저자들에 의해 수행된 X형 원형강관접합부에 대한 실험연구는 고강도강에 대한 규제가 과도하게 보수적일 수도 있다는 점을 지적한 바 있다. 본 연구에서는 고강도강 X형 원형강관접합부의 지관 압축 하에서의 거동을 더 자세히 분석하기 위해 실험에 이은 수치해석 변수연구를 수행하였다. 일반 강재부터 매우 항복강도가 높은 고강도 강재까지 넓은 범위의 강종을 고려하였다. 본 수치해석 연구에서도 현행의 고강도강 페널티가 매우 보수적이며 완화될 여지가 있음을 확인할 수 있었다. 또한 주관 축응력 하에서의 고강도강 접합부의 거동을 분석한 결과 현행 기준식이 고강도강 접합부의 주관 축응력에 의한 강도 감소 효과를 보수적으로 예측함을 확인하였다. 일반적으로 주관 축응력이 작용할 때 고강도강 접합부는 일반강 접합부에 비해 접합부 강도를 더 잘 유지하였다. 더불어 현행 기준식의 형태가 실제 접합부 거동을 정확히 표현하는 데에 한계가 있으며 개선될 여지가 있음을 지적하였다.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.291-301
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• 2017

고강도강 강관부재의 사용은 설계에서 시공에 이르기까지 다양한 이점을 제공할 수 있다. 그러나 현행의 국내외 대표적인 구조설계 기준에서는 강관구조에 고강도 강재를 적용하는 것을 금지하거나 제한하고 있다. 이러한 제한사항은 그 역학적 근거가 불분명하며 과도하게 보수적일 가능성이 있다. 본 연구에서는 일반강 및 고강도강 X형 원형강관접합부 압축 실험을 통하여 고강도강에 부과된 제한사항이 완화될 수 있는지에 대하여 다각도로 검토하였다. 실험 결과 고강도강 X형 강관접합부는 재료의 측정항복강도가 800MPa에 이름에도 불구하고 한계강도, 사용성, 연성의 관점에서 모두 일반강에 비견될 만한 성능을 보였으며, 이는 현행의 고강도강 제한사항은 완화되어야 함을 시사한다.