Multi-axial fatigue assessment of a lemniscate crane

The main purpose of this report is to investigate flaws within Cornelis Tromp 25T lemniscate crane upper arm joint. This is done in order to figure out why the joint structure is experiencing significant crack propagation and what potentially could have led to a structural joint failure and death of an operator within a crane of the same model....

Multi-axial fatigue strength assessment of a turret in a FPSO

Turret structures within FPSO's are subjected to a variety of repeated loads, due to the harsh environment they operate in during their service live, meaning that fatigue is a governing limit state in turret structural design. Turret structural components are connected by arc-welded joints which are considered particularly susceptible to fatigue...

Fatigue Life Assessment on the Star Frame of the Ampelmann System

Multiaxial Fatigue due to Wave Induced Accelerations in a Flex-lay Tower Structure

Marine and offshore structures are continuously exposed to different loading types. Cyclic loads results in cyclic stresses in structural components, which may result in degradation of the structural integrity. This process is called fatigue. Fatigue damage of structural components usually occurs without any —global— visible sign. Ultimately,...