Abstract
A complementary energy method is presented for the prediction of non-linear, elastic-plastic brace-end rotation responses of a simply-supported YT-joint under the action of combined T- and Y-brace in-plane moment loading histories, corresponding to radial load paths in the load space. The method is based on a series of geometrically and materially non-linear finite element analyses of the YT-joint, simulating joint response up to and beyond maximum load-carrying capacity.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 56-63 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - 1998 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Proceedings of the 1998 8th International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference. Part 3 (of 4) - Montreal, Can Duration: 24 May 1998 → 29 May 1998 |
Conference
| Conference | Proceedings of the 1998 8th International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference. Part 3 (of 4) |
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| City | Montreal, Can |
| Period | 24/05/98 → 29/05/98 |