.... With this quantification of the sensitivity of the random variables on the responses including nonlinearity the refinement of the model is performed on a quantitative basis. 26 07 2009 27 01 2011 22 02 2012 22 02 2012 condition monitoring failure analysis finite element analysis offshore...

... are proposed. Furthermore, the optimal positions and spacing of the strain measurements for early detecting pipelines wrinkling are discussed as well. 30 05 2010 24 03 2011 05 12 2011 05 12 2011 buckling construction decision making failure analysis finite element analysis...

... is completely fractured, while N i represents the number of cycles until the first visible crack can be observed in the test specimen during cyclic loading. Stress ratio (e.g., ULS 100%) 18 09 2009 10 10 2010 12 04 2011 12 04 2011 cryogenics failure analysis...

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... from the overloading node is in state 1. If the member failure from overloading is zero, the member capacity will be determined by the other damage types. 10 10 2006 09 11 2007 11 12 2008 belief networks condition monitoring failure analysis inspection maintenance...

... of 25th Annual Offshore Technology Conference . PROFAST, 2002 , “ Profast Theory, Probabilistic Fatigue Analysis, DNV Software ,” Report No. 95-7005. 18 09 2006 15 11 2007 29 09 2008 failure analysis fatigue inspection loading marine systems Monte Carlo methods...

... in design recommendations for fatigue assessment of welded structures. 12 04 2005 31 05 2006 failure analysis fatigue structural engineering stress analysis welding finite element analysis couplings design aids design engineering The hot spot stress method for fatigue...

... failure analysis Ship-shaped floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessels have consolidated as one of the most cost-effective solutions for oil exploitation in deep water developments. FPSOs may be purpose-built vessels or converted tanker structures. However, both still water...

... installations risk analysis oil drilling ships human factors failure analysis propellers probability collision tandem offloading human factor The recovery initiated from the tanker is essentially the recovery actions taken by the tanker DP operator (DPO). After tanker drive-off...

..., a relationship between the fatigue safety factor and the failure probability is established for each riser configuration. 26 11 2003 11 03 2005 vortices vibrations offshore installations marine safety fatigue reliability failure analysis response surface methodology probability design...

... (mechanical) failure analysis ocean waves probability Deck elevation is an important issue in the safety and reliability of fixed steel platforms. Experience has shown that when inappropriately designed, wave-in-deck forces can be a major hazard in the safety of offshore platforms. The case...

... 06 February 2004 07 03 2005 mechanical strength structural engineering impact (mechanical) offshore installations plastic deformation failure analysis finite element analysis Offshore operators developing marginal oil and gas fields are exploiting the cost-effective...

... failure analysis structural engineering uncertainty handling probability concrete Exploitation of gas and oil reserves offshore has been ongoing for more than 30 years in the North Sea. Many of the production facilities installed in the early phases have by now or will in the near future reach...

... reliability failure analysis failure (mechanical) structural engineering environmental engineering ocean waves storms The jack-up is a unique mobile offshore unit with the stable operating characteristics of a fixed-base platform. It comprises a hull or deck, which houses equipment, a number...

... Division, July 2001; final revision, February 2002. Associate Editor: S. Liu. 01 July 2001 01 February 2002 01 08 2002 risk management marine systems structural engineering uncertainty handling weather forecasting failure analysis design for manufacture Offshore...

... engineering mechanical engineering oceanic crust soil mechanical strength failure analysis A structural integrity management system establishes whether an existing structure is capable of fulfilling its required function while maintaining an acceptable risk level. A structural assessment...

... engineering failure analysis oceanic crust soil mechanical engineering This paper describes the methodology adopted and the insights gained in assessing three of the Valhall platforms (referred to as Platforms A, B, and C), which have been subject to sea floor subsidence. The methodology has its...

... engineering reliability finite element analysis stress analysis yield strength safety failure analysis Offshore pipelines are a part of the infrastructure of offshore oil/gas field. Pipelines seem to be the most suitable long-term solution for transporting fluids...