Abstract: The available data on hot spot stress for tubular welded joints has been reviewed and a database established. Stress analysis techniques in general use for the design of offshore structures ...

Abstract: Developments in fast modelling of processes, materials response and methodology in combination with appropriate knowledge based systems opens up the possibility of linking CAD/CAM with Computer ...

Abstract: Evaluation of the structural integrity of offshore structures requires information on the reliability of nondestructive testing, the accuracy of fatigue crack growth modeling and other data. The ...