Prediction of stress distribution along the intersection of tubular T-joints by a novel structural stress approach

Gang Liu, Xiaoling Zhao, Yi Huang

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Abstract

Abstract The Zero Point Structural Stress (ZPSS) approach is improved to calculate the structural stress for the fatigue life assessment of tubular joints. In the ZPSS approach, the stress distribution perpendicular to the stress classification line (SCL) can be obtained directly by post-processing the finite element (FE) results. The applicability and accuracy of the approach is verified by comparing the FE results with fatigue experimental test data. High fit degree parametric equations for stress concentration factor calculation are derived based on the ZPSS approach for stress analysis of tubular T-joints in engineering.

Original languageEnglish
Article number3613
Pages (from-to)216-230
Number of pages15
JournalInternational Journal of Fatigue
Volume80
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 Jun 2015
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Parametric equation
  • Stress classification line
  • Stress gradient
  • Structural stress
  • Welded tubular joint

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Modelling and Simulation
  • General Materials Science
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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