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This paper presents studies carried out on grouted and ungrouted space tubular joints, with K in one plane and T in the orthogonal plane. Three models have been tested for different load cases adopting T, K, and both T and K (STK) configurations.

The tubular joints used in offshore structures, especially in jacket platforms, are multiplanar and some are grouted and hence their study is essential. The stress concentration factor, SCF, as determined using the semi-empirical formulae which are applicable for planar joints are not appropriate for space, grouted joints. The results of the present study indicates that the SCF as determined by formulae for simple joints is unsafe in the plane of K and conservative in the plane of T for the space joint. The effect of the grout is to reduce the stress concentration.

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Experimental studies to determine strain concentration factors for space tubular joints

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