Abstract:Present regional practices for performing a conventional offshore structural analysis erroneously considers strengthening proposed for any additional loads on existing structures to also support the already existing loads which mainly is due to the limitations of the linear analysis approach presently adopted. This method could lead to false perception of code compliance exposing strengthened structures to a higher failure risk. The paper introduces a more accurate approach for the assessment of the structure … Show more
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