ABSTRACT
Abstract Tubular joints exhibit substantial post-yield reserve strength. At loads two to five times the joint first yield load (depending on joint type, geometry and loadcase), the peak load is attained. In recent times, there has been an increasing recognition that the post-yield and post-peak behaviour of tubular joints (reserve strength) is an important consideration in non-linear frame analysis for pushover where joints represent the weak link. This paper addresses the reserve strength of tubular joints by reference to the present day knowledge in this field. Keywords: Tubular Joints, Offshore, Reserve Strength, Post-Yield, Post-Peak.
