Integrated analysis methodology for reassessment and maintenance of offshore structures

Conference · Fri Dec 30 23:00:00 EST 1994

OSTI ID:55793

Faber, M H ^[1]; Dharmavasan, S ^[2]; Dijkstra, O D ^[3]

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1. RCP-Denmark APS, Mariager (Denmark)
2. University College London (United Kingdom)
3. TNO Building and Construction Research, Delft (Netherlands)

In recent years, the application of modern reliability methods within the framework of classical decision theory has been investigated for applications in inspection and maintenance planning of engineering systems subject to uncertain deterioration processes. This has led to a consistent framework for evaluation of the consequences (expected costs) of different inspection and repair actions thus allowing for an optimization of the overall inspection and maintenance plan for a given structure within its anticipated lifetime. This paper describes the development of such a reliability based inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) planning methodology for fixed offshore platforms.

• OSTI ID: 55793
• Report Number(s): CONF-940230--; ISBN 0-7918-1265-0
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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02 PETROLEUM
03 NATURAL GAS
42 ENGINEERING
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DECISION MAKING
EXPERT SYSTEMS
FAILURE MODE ANALYSIS
INSPECTION
MAINTENANCE
OFFSHORE PLATFORMS
SAFETY ANALYSIS
SERVICE LIFE
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