Structures and geriatrics from a failure analysis experience viewpoint

Journal Article · Sat May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1993 · Applied Mechanics Reviews; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3120339· OSTI ID:5461755

Hopper, D M ^[1]

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1. Hopper and Associates Engineers, Redondo Beach, CA (United States)

In a failure analysis consulting engineering practice one sees a variety of structural failures from which observations may be made concerning geriatric structures. Representative experience with power plants, refineries, offshore structures, and forensic investigations is summarized and generic observations are made regarding the maintenance of fitness for purpose of structures. Although it is important to optimize the engineering design for a range of operational and environmental variables, it is essential that fabrication and inspection controls exist along with common sense based ongoing monitoring and operations procedures. 18 figs.

• OSTI ID: 5461755
• Journal Information: Applied Mechanics Reviews; (United States), Vol. 46:5; ISSN 0003-6900
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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