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Beam to Tubular Leg Connection (Ring Stiffener) 2

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DJCstruccy

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Apr 27, 2011
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Hi,

I need to check a ring stiffener on an existing tubular leg. There are 4 I beams framing into the leg. How is the ring analysed?

I know there are basic formulas in Roarks, is it normal practice to use these to get the stress?

Any help would be appreciated.

 
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I haven't done it in a long time, but that's how I always did it. Now there are probably spread sheets which will speed the process.
 
Also worth having a look at API RP 2A and the CIDECT design guides.
 
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