Structural integrity

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TA1 Structural integrity management of offshore installations (floating, fixed and jack-up installations; topsides and substructure), including ageing and life extension considerations

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  40. RR083 Margins of safety in FPSO hull strengthhttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20241206190319/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr083.htm
  41. RR090 Re-evaluation of fatigue curves for flush-ground girth weldshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20241206190319/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr090.htm
  42. RR094 Technical performance measures for North Sea jacket structureshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20241206190319/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr094.htm
  43. RR219 Design and integrity management of mobile installation mooringshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20241206190319/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr219.htm
  44. RR225 FPSO response to fast transient dynamic eventshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20241206190319/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr225.htm
  45. RR245 Stress redistribution in platform substructures due to primary member damage and its effect on structural reliabilityhttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20241206190319/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr245.htm
  46. RR246 Effect of platform robustness on inspection planninghttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20241206190319/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr246.htm
  47. RR278 Demonstration project on risk assessment of space frame platforms exposed to random wave loadinghttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20241206190319/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr278.htm
  48. RR286 Risk implications in site characterisation and analysis for offshore engineering and designhttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20241206190319/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr286.htm
  49. RR293 Feasibility study to compare steel and adhesive/composite-based emergency repair methods for damaged hullshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20241206190319/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr293.htm
  50. RR299 Evaluation of CEN ultrasonic testing standards for in-service inspectionhttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20241206190319/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr299.htm
  51. RR326 Cost effective structural monitoringhttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20241206190319/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr326.htm
  52. RR328 Acoustic monitoring of the hulls of Floating Production Storage and Offloading facilities (FPSOs) for corrosion and damagehttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20241206190319/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr328.htm
  53. RR331 Generic review of Offshore Division research in structural integrity 2000https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20241206190319/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr331.htm
  54. RR344 The effects of multiple member failure on the risk gross collapse over typical inspection intervalshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20241206190319/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr344.htm
  55. RR429 Structural Reliability Framework for floating production, storage and offloading vessels/floating surface units Phase IIhttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20241206190319/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr429.htm
  56. RR444 Floating production system: JIP FPS mooring integrityhttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20241206190319/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr444.htm
  57. RR489 Structural strengthening of offshore topsides structures as part of explosion risk reduction methodshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20241206190319/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr489.htm
  58. RR494 The significance of stress redistribution effects on structural reliability of deepwater jacketshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20241206190319/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr494.htm
  59. RR642 Improved generic strategies and methods for reliability-based structural integrity assessmenthttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20241206190319/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr642.htm
  60. RR659 Evaluation of the effectiveness of non-destructive testing screening methods for in-service inspectionhttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20241206190319/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr659.htm
  61. RR684 Structural integrity management framework for fixed jacket structureshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20241206190319/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr684.htm
  62. RR685 Structural integrity monitoring: Review and appraisal of current technologies for offshore applicationshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20241206190319/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr685.htm
  63. OTH329 Buckling of offshore structural componentshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/othpdf/200-399/oth329.pdf
  64. OTH345 Roughness and vortex shedding effects for cylinders in flume and real sea waveshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/othpdf/200-399/oth345.pdf
  65. OTH353 Stress concentration factors for tubular complex jointshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/othpdf/200-399/oth353.pdf
  66. OTH354 Stress concentration factors for tubular complex joints - Assessment of existing and development of new parametric formulaehttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/othpdf/200-399/oth354.pdf
  67. OTH356 Literature survey on fatigue strengths of load-carrying fillet welded joints failing in the weldhttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/othpdf/200-399/oth356.pdf
  68. OTH358 Thickness effect in 'relatively thin' welded jointshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/othpdf/200-399/oth358.pdf
  69. OTH368 Fatigue life enhancement of tubular joints by grout injectionhttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/othpdf/200-399/oth368.pdf
  70. OTO 97 002 Strategic overview of safety levels in offshore engineering structurehttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/1997/oto97002.pdf
  71. OTO 97 040 Review of structural monitoringhttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/1997/oto97040.pdf
  72. OTO 97 044 Flow of safety-related structural integrity information in the offshore industry - Summary reporthttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/1997/oto97044.pdf
  73. OTO 97 045 Flow of safety-related structural integrity information in the offshore industryhttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/1997/oto97045.pdf
  74. OTO 97 046 Comparison of reserve strength ratios of old and new platformshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/1997/oto97046.pdf
  75. OTO 97 048 Appraisal of methods of structural reliability assessment for offshore structureshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/1997/oto97048.pdf
  76. OTO 97 049 Buckling of offshore structures assessment of code limitationshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/1997/oto97049.pdf
  77. OTO 98 046 Progress in structural monitoringhttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/1998/oto98046.pdf
  78. OTO 98 148 Hazard management in structural integrity - Vol 1 - Main reporthttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/1998/oto98148.pdf
  79. OTO 98 149 Hazard management in structural integrity - Vol 2 - Summary reporthttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/1998/oto98149.pdf
  80. OTO 98 150 Hazard management in structural integrity - Vol 3 - Hazard management measureshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/1998/oto98150.pdf
  81. OTO 98 151 Hazard management in structural integrity - Vol 4 - Inherent Safetyhttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/1998/oto98151.pdf
  82. OTO 98 152 Hazard management in structural integrity - Vol 5 - Performance standardshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/1998/oto98152.pdf
  83. OTO 98 164 Reliability based design and assessment of FPSO structureshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/1998/oto98164.pdf
  84. OTO 99 015 Assessment of the historical development of fixed offshore structure design codeshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/1999/oto99015.pdf
  85. OTO 99 035 Reliability of fixed and jack-up structureshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/1999/oto99035.pdf
  86. OTO 99 059 Validation of inspection planning methodshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/1999/oto99059.pdf
  87. OTO 99 060 Target levels for reliability-based assessment of offshore structures during design and operationhttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/1999/oto99060.pdf
  88. OTO 99 061 Review of probabilistic inspection analysis methodshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/1999/oto99061.pdf
  89. OTO 99 074 Technical review of ISO 2394 general principles on reliabilities for structureshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/1999/oto99074.pdf
  90. OTO 99 084 Detection of damage to underwater tubulars and its effect on strengthhttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/1999/oto99084.pdf
  91. OTO 00 011 FPSO reliability analysis examplehttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/2000/oto00011.pdf
  92. OTO 00 018 POD/POS curves for non-destructive examinationhttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/2000/oto00018.pdf
  93. OTO 00 019 Stress intensity due to residual stresseshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/2000/oto00019.pdf
  94. OTO 00 020 Partial safety factors for SINTAP procedurehttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/2000/oto00020.pdf
  95. OTO 00 021 Calibration of probability of failure estimates made from probabilistic fracture mechanics analysishttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/2000/oto00021.pdf
  96. OTO 00 027 Review of current inspection practices for topsides structural componentshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/2000/oto00027.pdf
  97. OTO 00 038 Development of structural reliability framework for offshore platformshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/2000/oto00038.pdf
  98. OTO 00 040 Structural system reliability framework for fixed offshore structures - Summary reporthttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/2000/oto00040.pdf
  99. OTO 00 052 Fatigue reliability of old semi-submersibleshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/2000/oto00052.pdf
  100. OTO 00 057 Assessment of strengthening clamp from the Viking offshore platform: Phase Ihttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/2000/oto00059.pdf
  101. OTO 00 058 Assessment of strengthening clamp from the Viking offshore platform: Phase IIhttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/2000/oto00058.pdf
  102. OTO 00 065 Development of the concept of structural toughnesshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/2000/oto00065.pdf
  103. OTO 00 072 Load factor calibration for ISO 13819 regional annex: Component resistancehttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/2000/oto00072.pdf
  104. OTO 00 092 Cost effective structural monitoringhttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/2000/oto00092.pdf
  105. OTO 01 006 Appraisal of API RP 2FPS (Recommended practice for planning, designing and constructing floating production systems)https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/2001/oto01006.pdf
  106. OTO 01 007 Maintenance - Reducing the riskshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/2001/oto01007.pdf
  107. OTO 01 016 Pile/sleeve connectionshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/2001/oto01016.pdf
  108. OTO 01 018 A study of pile fatigue during driving and in-service and pile tip integrityhttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/2001/oto01018.pdf
  109. OTO 01 056 The effects of local joint flexibility on the reliability of fatigue life estimates and inspection planninghttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/2001/oto01056.pdf
  110. OTO 01 061 Completion component reliability - Failure mode identificationhttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/2001/oto01061.pdf
  111. OTO 01 062 Comparative evaluation of minimum structures and jacketshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/2001/oto01062.pdf
  112. OTO 01 069 Decks, stairways, gangways and their associated handrailshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/2001/oto01069.pdf
  113. OTO 01 070 The structural design of helidecks for offshore installationshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/2001/oto01070.pdf
  114. OTO 01 072 Helideck structural requirementshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/2001/oto01072.pdf
  115. OTO 01 074 Deterioration and spalling of high strength concrete under firehttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/2001/oto01074.pdf
  116. OTO 01 082 Comparison of tubular joint strength provisions in codes and standardshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/2001/oto01082.pdf
  117. OTO 01 083 Comparison of fatigue provisions in codes and standardshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/2001/oto01083.pdf
  118. OTO 01 084 Comparison of tubular member strength provisions in codes and standardshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/2001/oto01084.pdf
  119. OTI 88 539 A handbook for underwater inspectorshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otipdf/oti88539.pdf
  120. OTI 92 600 Explicit analytical methods for determining structural responsehttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otipdf/oti92600.pdf
  121. OTO 98 081 Development of parametric equations for MK-Factors for semi-elliptic cracks in T-Butt weldshttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230103120103/https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/otopdf/1998/oto98081.pdf
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