Summary
Project Title:
Design and Analysis of Hybrid Tubular Joints
Prinicipal Investigators:
John Whitcomb and Robert Randall
Sponsor:
National Science Foundation
Completion Date:
July, 1994
Final Report:
A60 (Click to view final report abstract)
The objective of this study is to design and analyze a riser coupling that may be cost effectively manufactured using current technology. All source of structural loading should be considered and either discounted or included in the model. A design and analysis method is established to yield accurate results. These tools are then used to develop an understanding of potential riser end-coupling designs. An optimized riser design for a given set of material properties and loading conditions is attempted.
Related Publications: Stepanian, C. and Whitcomb, J.D., “Optimal Design of Adhesively Bonded Joints for Composite Risers,” Civil Engineering in the Oceans V, November 1992.
