Comparison of the photo-elastic analysis and the finite element analysis of the stress concentrations in the region of a typical structural joint of the experimental container vehicle 'convex' (IM-EST-020)

The Research & Development Division of BRB is investigating the practicality of improving the fatigue lives of vehicles by the strategic placement of critical welds. This necessitates the design of joints which have a higher effective weld classification than is achieved by the more traditional approach and, in order to...