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A joint between two tubular members 1 and 2 is shown. The member 1 may for example be the end of a damaged underwater tie of an oil rig, the damaged part of which has been cut away, and the member 2 may be a replacement section. The members 1 and 2 are positioned in telescoped relation with an annular space 3 therebetween. The outer surface of the existing member 1 is formed adjacent its end with an annular groove 4 which forms a radial enlargement of the annular space 3. The replacement member 2 is provided with an annular projection 5 forming a restriction of the annular space. The annular space 3 is filled with a cured epoxide which is placed under triaxial compression when the members 1 and 2 are placed in tension and thus resists separation of the joint. Other joints are described which are adapted to resist both tension and compression forces, and which join members which are not coaxial. <IMAGE>
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