Abstract
In order to ensure the structural integrity of offshore structures, it is necessary to carry out periodic inspections. Fatigue cracking is one of the main deterioration processes and the inspection for cracks in welded joints forms a significant part of the inspection effort. Recent developments in structural reliability theory, fatigue fracture mechanics and the availability of various probabilistic databases such as corrosion fatigue date, inspection reliability data can be used to provide a theoretical framework for inspection planning. In addition, advance in knowledge based system technology allows the incorporation of practical constraints with the theoretical results to provide an integrated practical solution. This paper describes the development of a reliability based inspection, repair and maintenance planning methodology and the fracture mechanics limit states for fixed offshore platforms.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Volume | 4 |
| Publisher | Publ by Int Soc of Offshore and Polar Engineerns (ISOPE) |
| Publication date | 1994 |
| Pages | 505-517 |
| ISBN (Print) | 1880653141 |
| Publication status | Published - 1994 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Proceedings of the 4th International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference - Osaka, Jpn Duration: 10 Apr 1994 → 15 Apr 1994 |
Conference
| Conference | Proceedings of the 4th International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference |
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| City | Osaka, Jpn |
| Period | 10/04/1994 → 15/04/1994 |
| Sponsor | ISOPE, OMPEC, KSNAJ |