Comparison of fatigue calculations methods for structural integrity assessment of offshore structures

Watsamon Sahasakkul, Amir Arablouei, Ali Sari

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Abstract

The objective of this study is to evaluate fatigue damage and fatigue life of offshore structures using different fatigue calculation methods. Of interest in this study is to identify an efficient method for fatigue calculation of the offshore structures by comparing the Simplified approach, the Spectral approach, and the Fracture Mechanics approach provided in API [3], DNV [5], ISO [7], and ABS [2] guidelines/standards. Fatigue calculations use advanced application tools including SACS [10] and Abaqus [11] coupled with in-house tools. An efficient path in providing safety in structural integrity management is presented in this paper, which can minimize the cost and improve time management for a variety of projects.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOffshore Technology Conference 2016, OTC 2016
PublisherOffshore Technology Conference
Pages3736-3745
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9781510824294
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes
EventOffshore Technology Conference 2016, OTC 2016 - Houston, United States
Duration: 2 May 20165 May 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Annual Offshore Technology Conference
Volume4
ISSN (Print)0160-3663

Conference

ConferenceOffshore Technology Conference 2016, OTC 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHouston
Period2/05/165/05/16

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
Copyright 2016, Offshore Technology Conference.

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