Could anyone advise me what is the purpose of the joint SIF option for SIFs & Tees?

I have already defined the qualified stress for joints and the biaxial stress ratio in the allowable stresses input spreadsheet.

I have looked through the aforementioned code a number of times and found no mention of SIFs for joints. Have I missed anything?

YJ

If you don't identify the node as a joint, the program will use the pipe failure envelope. By identifying the node as a joint, CAESAR II will use your joint limits instead.

Hi Dave,

This joint is for use in situations where my joint is not a tee? (E.g. fabricated small diam connections?)

I understand what you mean about applying the joint limits rather than using the failure envelope for plain pipe having read the code, its just that Im not sure under what circumstances would I select this option for ISO 14692 SIF selection? I'm somewhat new to FRP modeling.

Thanks for your reply btw.

YJ

I guess it would be conservative to call out a tee even if there is no actual tee component.