Limit and shakedown analysis of tubular joints

Offshore structures are generally constructed as frameworks of tubular members. The inelastic response is significant when considering their ability to resist collapse during extreme events. Hence, their tubular joints should be designed to allow the full post yield capacity of the members.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Yu, Shengkai.
Other Authors: Soh, Chee Kiong
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2008
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/12161