Abstract: In this paper, a new formation flying approach based on virtual structure is presented. In this architecture, formation control strategies are appropriate when a large number of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are involved. ...

Abstract: This paper describes development of a reliability-based screening procedure for platform assessments and requalifications. The objective of this procedure is to identify the critical structures and ...

Abstract: During the past three decades, an immense amount of effort has been devoted to development of sophisticated computer programs to enable the assessment of storm wind, wave, and current loadings ...

Abstract: Currently, there are approximately 3,000 major platforms offshore the United States and an equal number of platforms offshore other countries around the world. Approximately one-third of these platforms have exceeded their ...