Abstract
The present paper describes the results of a recent study on the
application of methods from structural reliability to optimise
management of marine fouling on jacket type structures.In
particular the study addresses effects on the structural response
by assessment and quantification of uncertainties of a set of
parameters. These are the seasonal variation of marine fouling
parameters, the wave loading (taking into account the seasonal
variation in sea-state statistics), and the effects of spatial
variations and seasonal effects of marine fouling parameters.
Comparison of design values obtained by the present model taking
into account seasonal effects with those inherent in the current
design specifications are made and criteria are formulated for
removal of marine fouling taking into account seasonal differences
in marine fouling. A methodology is outlined on how to establish
new and more representative marine fouling profiles for design of
new structures and finally an approach is outlined on how to
include inspections of marine fouling into a risk based inspection
philosophy.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering |
| Place of Publication | New York |
| Publisher | American Society of Mechanical Engineers |
| Publication date | 1999 |
| Publication status | Published - 1999 |
| Event | 18th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering - St. John's, Canada Duration: 11 Jul 1999 → 16 Jul 1999 Conference number: 18 |
Conference
| Conference | 18th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering |
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| Number | 18 |
| Country/Territory | Canada |
| City | St. John's |
| Period | 11/07/1999 → 16/07/1999 |
