Neural Network-Based Evaluation of SCF Distribution at the Intersection of Tubular X-Joints

REFERENCES

• Wardenier , J. 1982 . Hollow Section Joints , Delft, , The Netherlands : Delft University Press .
   Google Scholar
• Wardenier , J. 2002 . Hollow sections in structural applications , Rotterdam, , The Netherlands : Bouwen met Staal .
   Google Scholar
• Choo , Y. S. and van der Vegte , G. J. , eds. “Tubular structures IX.” . 8th International Symposium, Singapore . Rotterdam : A.A. Balkema Publishers .
   Google Scholar
• Puthli , R. and Herion , S. , eds. “Tubular structures IX.” . 9th International Symposium, Dusseldorf, Germany . Rotterdam : A.A. Balkema Publishers .
   Google Scholar
• Jaurrieta , M. A. , Alonso , A. and Chica , J. A. , eds. “Tubular Structures X.” . 10th International Symposium, Madrid, Spain . Rotterdam : A.A. Balkema Publishers .
   Google Scholar
• Wardenier , J. and Choo , Y. S. “Some developments in tubular joint research,” . Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures, Shanghai, China . Vol. 1 , pp. 31 – 40 . Elsevier .
   Google Scholar
• Choo , Y. S. , Qian , X. D. , Liew , R. J. Y. and Wardenier , J. 2003 . “Strength of thick-walled CHS X-joints—Part I. New approach in strength definition.” . Journal of Constructional Steel Research , 59 : 1201 – 1228 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Qian , X. , Dodds , R. H. and Choo , Y. S. 2005 . “Mode mixity for circular hollow section X joints with weld toe cracks.” . Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering-Transactions of the ASME , 127 ( 3 ) : 269 – 279 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• IIW-XV-E, International Institute of Welding Subcommission XV-E . 1989 . “Design recommendations for hollow section joints—Predominantly statically loaded”, , 2nd Edition , Paris, , France : International Institute of Welding . IIW. Doc. XV-701-89
   Google Scholar
• van Wingerde , A. M. , Packer , J. A. and Wardenier , J. 1995 . “Criteria for the fatigue assessment of hollow structural section connections,” . J. Construct. Steel Research , 35 : 71 – 115 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• American Petroleum Institute (API) . 2000 . “Recommended practice for planning, designing and constructing fixed offshore platforms,”, , 21st Edition API RP2A-WSD
   Google Scholar
• IIW-XV-E, International Institute of Welding Subcommission XV-E . 1999 . “Recommended fatigue design procedure for welded hollow section joints, Part 1: Recommendations and Part 2: Commentary” , Paris, , France : International Institute of Welding . IIW. Docs. XV-1035-99/XIII-1804-99
   Google Scholar
• International Standard Organization (ISO) . 1999 . Petroleum and natural gas industries—fixed steel offshore structures ISO/CD 13819-2
   Google Scholar
• Hibbitt, Karlsson and Sorensen Inc. 2001 . ABAQUS/Standard User's Manual Version 6.2 Rhode Island, , USA
   Google Scholar
• Qian , X. D. , Romeijn , A. , Wardenier , J. and Choo , Y. S. “An automatic FE mesh generator for CHS tubular joints.” . Proceedings of the Twelfth International Offshore & Polar Engineering Conference . pp. 11 – 18 .
   Google Scholar
• The MacNeal-Schwendler Corporation . 2000 . MSC/PATRAN version 2000 r2 user's manual California, , USA
   Google Scholar
• Health and Safety Executive (U.K.) . 1997 . OTH354: Stress concentration factors for simple tubular joints—Assessment of existing and development of new parametric formulae Prepared by Lloyd's Register of Shipping
   Google Scholar
• Chang , E. and Dover , W. D. 1996 . “Stress concentration factor parametric equations for tubular X and DT joints.” . International Journal of Fatigue , 18 : 363 – 387 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Chang , E. and Dover , W. D. 1999 . “Parametric equations to predict stress distributions along the intersection of tubular X and DT joints.” . International Journal of Fatigue , 21 : 619 – 635 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Romeijn , A. 1994 . Stress and strain concentration factors of welded multiplanar tubular joints , Ph.D Thesis Delft University of Technology .
   Google Scholar
• Chiew , S. P. , Soh , C. K. and Wu , N. W. 2000 . “General SCF design equations for steel multiplanar tubular XX-joints,” . International Journal of Fatigue , 22 : 283 – 293 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Jenkins , W. M. 1997 . “Approximate analysis of structural grillages by neural network,” . Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Structures and Buildings , 122 : 355 – 363 . Paper 11012
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Marquartdt , C. and Zenner , H. 2005 . “Lifetime calculation under variable amplitude loading with the application of artificial neural networks,” . International Journal of Fatigue , 27 : 920 – 927 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Klemenc , J. and Fajdiga , M. A. 2002 . “Neural network approach to the simulation of load histories by considering the influence of a sequence of rainflow load cycles,” . International Journal of Fatigue , 24 : 1109 – 1125 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Rafiq , M. Y. , Bugmann , G. and Easterbrook . 2001 . “Neural network design for engineering applications,” . Computers and Structures , 79 : 1541 – 1552 .
   Google Scholar
• University of Stuttgart . 1998 . Stuttgart Neural Network Simulator (SNNS) user manual, version 4.2 , Institute for Parallel and Distributed High Performance systems (IPVR) .
   Google Scholar
• American Welding Society (AWS) . 1996 . Structural welding code, AWS D1.1-96 , Miami, FL : American Welding Society, Inc. .
   Google Scholar
• Gulati , K. C. , Wang , W. J. and Kan , D. K. Y. “An analytical study of stress concentration effects in multibrace joints under combined loading,” . Proc. 14 Annual Offshore Technology Conference . Houston, TX. pp. 337 – 355 . OTC 4407
   Google Scholar
• Simon , H. 1999 . Neural networks: A comprehensive foundation, , 2nd edition , Upper Saddle River, NJ : Prentice Hall .
   Google Scholar
• Mehrotra , K. 1997 . Elements of artificial neural networks , the MIT Press . ISBN o-262-13328-8
   Google Scholar
• Patterson , D. W. 1996 . Artificial neural networks, theory and applications , New Jersey, , USA : Prentice Hall . ISBN 0-13-295353-6
   Google Scholar
• Hecht-Nielsen , R. “Theory of the backpropogation neural network,” . Proc., Int. Joint Conf. On Neural Networks . Vol. I , pp. 593 – 605 . Washington, D.C. : IEEE .
   Google Scholar