Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Experiment and Finite Element Analysis on the Ultimate Strength of Ring-Stiffened Tube-Gusset Joints

  • Published:
International Journal of Steel Structures Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

Adding ring-stiffeners is an effective strategy for strengthening CHS tubular joints. However, research on the capacity of ring-stiffened CHS tube-gusset joints remains limited. In this study, we performed experimental and numerical analyses to derive static strength equations for this joint. For convenience, we simplified the complex joint model into a ring plate to CHS joint, which consisted of a CHS tube and a ring-stiffener. First, we tested five specimens to obtain failure mode and ultimate strength. Second, a finite element model was established and validated by the experimental results. Then, we used the verified numerical method to simulate the behavior of the ring plate to CHS joint. A wide range of geometric parameters was considered, and the relevant design guide was assessed. Finally, nonlinear analysis was performed, and a design formula was proposed. Good agreement was achieved between the proposed design formula and the results of experimental and numerical analyses.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Fig. 13

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  • Ahmadi, H., & Zavvar, E. (2015). Stress concentration factors induced by out-of-plane bending loads in ring-stiffened tubular KT-joints of jacket structures. Thin-Walled Structures, 91, 82–95.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • AISC. (2011). Steel construction manual. Andrew Hoover: American Institute of Steel Construction.

    Google Scholar 

  • Ariyoshi, M., & Makino, Y. (2000). Load-deformation relationships for gusset-plate to CHS tube joints under compression loads. International Journal of Offshore and Polar Engineering, 10(4), 292–300.

    Google Scholar 

  • Chen, C., Shao, Y. B., & Yang, J. (2015). Study on fire resistance of circular hollow section (CHS) T-joint stiffened with internal rings. Thin-Walled Structures, 92, 104–114.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Fan, W., Lan, X., Pan, X., Chen, N., Xu, X., & Liu, D., et al. (2016). Strength calculation methodology for internally ring-stiffened DT-joints. Journal of Southeast university (English Edition), 32(1), 67–72.

    Google Scholar 

  • Hassan, M. M., Ramadan, H., Abdel-Mooty, M., & Mourad, S. A. (2015). Experimental and numerical study of one-sided branch plate-to-circular hollow section connections. Steel and Composite Structures, 19(4), 865–877.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • JSSC. (1995). Electricity transmitting steel tubular tower manufacture norm. Tokyo: Maruzen Co Ltd.

    Google Scholar 

  • Kar, V. R., & Panda, S. K. (2015). Large deformation bending analysis of functionally graded spherical shell using FEM. Structural Engineering and Mechanics, 53(4), 661–679.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • KBC. (2009). Korean Building Code and Commentary (KBC). Korea: Architectural Institute of Korea.

    Google Scholar 

  • Kim, W. B., Shin, K. J., Lee, H. D., & Lee, S. H. (2015). Strength equations of longitudinal plate-to-circular hollow section (CHS) joints. International Journal of Steel Structures, 15(2), 499–505.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Lan, X., Wang, F., Ning, C., Xu, X., Pan, X., & Luo, Z. (2016). Strength of internally ring-stiffened tubular DT-joints subjected to brace axial loading. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 125, 88–94.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Lee, H. D., Lee, J. M., Lee, S. H., & Shin, K. J. (2011). Investigation of the tube-gusset connection in 600MPA circular hollow section. Procedia Engineering, 14, 2124–2132.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Lee, S. H., Shin, K. J., Kim, W. B., & Yang, J. G. (2012). Behavior of plate-to-circular hollow section joints of 600 MPa high-strength steel. International Journal of Steel Structures, 12(4), 473–482.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Liu, H. J. (2010). Behaviors and ultimate strength of steel tubular K-joints with gusset plate connections in UHV transmission tower. Chongqing: Chongqing University. (in Chinese).

    Google Scholar 

  • Lu, L. H., de Winkel, G. D., & Yu, Y., et al. (1994). Deformation limit for the ultimate strength of hollow section joints. In Proceedings of the sixth international symposium on tubular structures (pp. 341–347).

  • Makino, Y., & Kurobane, Y. (1986). Recent research in Kumamoto University in tubular joint design. Memoirs of the Faculty of Engineering Kumamoto University, 31, 1–28.

    Google Scholar 

  • Northwest Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd. (2016). Experimental study report of tube-gusset joints stiffened by ring plate in steel tube tower. Xi’an: Northwest Electric Power Design Institute Co. Ltd.

  • Panda, S. K., & Katariya, P. V. (2015). Stabality and free vibration behaviour of laminated composited panels under thermo-mechnacial loading. International Journal of Applied and Computational Mathematics, 1(3), 475–490.

    Article  MathSciNet  Google Scholar 

  • Parry, A. L., & Lee, M. M. K. (2015). A theoretical model for predicting the strength of ring-stiffened tubular T-joints in offshore structures. Structures and Buildings, 134(1), 19–31.

    Google Scholar 

  • Saeko, S. (1974). Experimental study on strength of tubular steel structures. Japanese Society of Steel Construction, 10(102), 37–68.

    Google Scholar 

  • Shi, B. Q., Liang, J., Xiao, Z. Z., Zhang, X. Q., & Liu, Q. (2010). Deformation measurement method for spatial complex tubular joints based on photogrammetry. Optical Engineering, 49(49), 123604–123613.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Vegte, G. J. V. D., & Makino, Y. (2007). The effect of chord length and boundary conditions on the static strength of CHS T- and X-joints. In 5th international conference on advances in steel structures (ICASs) (Vol. 3, pp. 997–1002). Singapore: Research Publishing Services.

  • Vegte, G. J. V. D., & Makino, Y. (2010). Further research on chord length and boundary conditions of chs T- and X-joints. Advanced Steel Construction, 6(3), 879–890.

    Google Scholar 

  • Voth, A. P. (2011). Branch plate-to-circular hollow structural section connections. School of Graduate Studies-Theses.

  • Voth, A. P., & Packer, J. A. (2012a). Branch plate-to-circular hollow structural section connections. I: Experimental investigation and finite-element modeling. Journal of Structural Engineering, 138(8), 995–1006.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Voth, A. P., & Packer, J. A. (2012b). Numerical study and design of T-type branch plate-to-circular hollow section connections. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 41(1), 477–489.

    Google Scholar 

  • Wardenier, D. J., Choo, D. Y. S., Packer, D. J. A., Vegte, G. J. V. D., & Shen, W. (2014). Design recommendations for axially loaded elliptical hollow section X and T joints. Steel Construction, 7(2), 89–96.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Wardenier, J., Kurobane, Y., Packer, J. A., Dutta, D., & Yeomans, N. (2008). Design guide for circular hollow section (CHS) joints under predominantly static loading. Construction with hollow steel sections, CIDECT, Series 1. Cologne: TUV Rhinland GmbH.

    Google Scholar 

  • Wardenier, J., Vegte, G. J. V. D., & Makino, Y. (2009). Joints between plates or I sections and a circular hollow section chord. International Journal of Offshore and Polar Engineering, 19(3), 232–239.

    Google Scholar 

  • Xu, F., Chen, J., & Jin, W. L. (2016). Experimental investigation of concrete-filled steel tubular longitudinal gusset plate connections. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 124, 163–172.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Yang, J. F., Peng, Y. L., Wei, X. B., & Cui, J. B. (2012). Finite element analysis on the bearing capacity of tube-plate joint with different width-thickness ratio. Applied Mechanics and Materials, 204–208, 1224–1228.

    Google Scholar 

  • Zeng, P. (2004). Finite element analysis and applications. Beijing: Tsinghua University Press. (in Chinese).

    Google Scholar 

  • Zhao, X. L., & Vegte, G. J. V. D. (2008). New IIW (2008) static design recommendations for hollow section joints. Paper presented at the International Symposium on Tubular Structures.

  • Zhu, L., Yang, K., Bai, Y., Sun, H., & Wang, M. (2017). Capacity of steel CHS X-joints strengthened with external stiffening rings in compression. Thin-Walled Structures, 115, 110–118.

    Article  Google Scholar 

Download references

Acknowledgments

This work was supported by the Science Project of China Power Engineering Consulting Group (No. DG1-T07-2014) and the Technology Innovation Project of Northwest Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd. (No. XB1-TM04-2011).

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. State Key Laboratory for Strength and Vibration of Mechanical Structures, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, 710049, People’s Republic of China

    Xiaolu Li, Xiaomin Xue & Ling Zhang

  2. Northwest Electric Power Design Institute Co. Ltd of China Power Engineering Consulting Group, Xi’an, 710075, People’s Republic of China

    Xueming Wang & Huchang Wang

Authors
  1. Xiaolu Li
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Xiaomin Xue
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. Ling Zhang
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  4. Xueming Wang
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  5. Huchang Wang
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Ling Zhang.

Additional information

Publisher's Note

Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations.

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this article

Li, X., Xue, X., Zhang, L. et al. Experiment and Finite Element Analysis on the Ultimate Strength of Ring-Stiffened Tube-Gusset Joints. Int J Steel Struct 19, 1534–1542 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13296-019-00227-1

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Accepted:

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13296-019-00227-1

Keywords

Search

Navigation