Wedge thread connections having a clearance gap volume

1. A wedge-threaded tubular connection, comprising:

a pin member and a box member, wherein each of the pin and box members include an engaged thread area; and

a clearance gap volume formed between corresponding roots and crests of the pin and box members and arranged along an axial length of the engaged thread area according to a distribution profile;

wherein the clearance gap volume distribution profile is configured having a greater clearance gap volume proximate a central portion of the engaged thread area and progressively less clearance gap volume towards each of the distal ends of the engaged thread area.

2. The wedge-threaded tubular connection of claim 1 , further comprising a nominal diameter greater than about 9 inches.

3. The wedge-threaded tubular connection of claim 1 , wherein the clearance gap volume gradient comprises at least one of a root clearance gap, a crest clearance gap, a load flank clearance gap, a stab flank clearance gap, a crest/flank radius gap, a root/flank radius gap, a root groove, and a crest groove.

4. The wedge-threaded tubular connection of claim 1 , wherein the distribution profile comprises at least one of a curved portion, a plateau portion, and a linear portion.

5. The wedge-threaded tubular connection of claim 1 , wherein an average dope thickness factor per pitch of the distribution profile is between about 0.003 and 0.004 inches.