Analysis of Welded Joint Used in Pipeline Support Using Finite Element Method

International Journal of Mechanical Engineering

© 2020 by SSRG - IJME Journal

Volume 7 Issue 6

Year of Publication : 2020

Authors : Samad Gadiwale, S. A. Kore

10.14445/23488360/IJME-V7I6P107

How to Cite?

Samad Gadiwale, S. A. Kore, "Analysis of Welded Joint Used in Pipeline Support Using Finite Element Method," SSRG International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, vol. 7,  no. 6, pp. 41-46, 2020. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488360/IJME-V7I6P107

Abstract:

The design of the welded joint is a critical issue in the offshore industries. This paper presents the studies on the fillet welded joint analysis used in the offshore industry pipeline support. A fillet welded T-joint was designed theoretically according to the specifications. Linear static analysis was carried out in detail using the finite element method (FEM) for finding out the peak stress locations at the root of the joint. The experimental stress analysis of the joint was performed using the strain gauge technique. The results obtained using experimental analysis were in good agreement with the FEM analysis results. The T-joint dynamic response analysis was carried out at the end, using FEM to simulate the real loading conditions.

Keywords:

Fillet welded T-joint, finite element method, experimental stress analysis, strain gauge, dynamic analysis

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