Abstract: Finite element analysis is being used by designers for fatigue assessment of structures. It is therefore important that a proper link between calculated hot spot stress and fatigue capacity is ...

Abstract: Probabilistic methods has been used to develop a basis for an in-service inspection program for the Åsgard A FPSO hull structure with respect to fatigue cracks. Åsgard A is a floating ...

Abstract: Calculated probabilities of fatigue failure depend on the analysis procedure used for design. Calculated probabilities of a fatigue failure also depend on long term stress ranges due to loading ...