Fatigue Crack Growth Research

By Clark , Sharon J.

Book information

Publisher
Energy Institute
Year
1997
ISBN
978-1-62870-025-1, 978-1-87055-3353
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (1992032 bytes)
Pages
19\19
Time added
2014-06-29 05:00:00

Description

This report is based on more than ten years of research into fatigue crack growth in offshore structures, which has made a positive contribution to structural safety and improved service life. It begins with an overview of experimental work into the variable amplitude corrosion fatigue of T, Y and K joints fabricated from Grade SOD Steel, and the influence of biological fouling on fatigue crack growth. Next, it details the work that was required to incorporate the findings of these tests into a commercial software package to predict fatigue crack growth. The later part of the report is given over to research on high-strength steels, for example X85, subjected to cathodic protection. Content: Front Matter • Summary • Introduction • Table of Contents 1. Experimental Work 2. Fatigue Crack Growth Software 3. High-Strength Steels • 4. Conclusions • Programme Sponsors

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