Partial safety factors for berthing velocity and loads on marine structures

Design methods for marine structures have evolved into load and resistance factor design, however existing partial safety factors related to berthing velocity and loads have not been verified and validated by measurement campaigns. In this study, field observations of modern seagoing vessels berthing in Bremerhaven, Rotterdam and Wilhelmshaven...

Wood properties from roundwood to timber engineering

Measuring and assessing wood properties during the production chain is getting more and more important for an optimal use of the resource. Over the years, research has been performed with the focus on establishing important wood properties, with the final goal of an optimized use in timber engineering. It is...

Asphalt Mixture Fatigue Testing: Influence of Test Type and Specimen Size

Fatigue characterization of an asphalt mixture is commonly estimated by laboratory fatigue tests. Based on the classical fatigue analysis, fatigue lives obtained from different test devices are not comparable even when they are performed at the same test conditions. It is believed that there are two main reasons causing the difference in fatigue...

Experimental and numerical analysis of a beam made of adhesively bonded tailor-made blanks

For aircraft structures, it is clear that the design and the selection of materials play an important role in the performance of the aircraft. The production costs are also important. The concept of tailor-made blanks (TMBs) is based on the use of dedicated blanks, made of different alloys and/or thickness in order to satisfy different demands...

Probabilistic design in hydraulic engineering

Integraal ontwerp leidingen en riolen: Grondmechanische randvoorwaarden

Veiligheid duinwaterkeringen: Kader en aanpak

Rationalisation of safety and serviceability factors in structural codes

Suitable methods for the determination of partial safety factors were investigated. The safety formats adopted in a number of national codes and standards are reviewed. Safety provisions currently used in the design of aircraft, ships and structures for nuclear energy plants are discussed. A study has been made of various constraints which...

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