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Topics: Collisions (Physics) , Damage , Event history analysis , Tankers , Stress , Engineering simulation , Failure , Hydrostatics , Probability , Simulation

Experimental Study of Taper Piles With Different Taper Angles

Mahmoud Ghazavi, Ashkan Behmardi Kalantari

OMAE 2008; 65-69doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57110

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Topics: Load bearing capacity , Ocean engineering , Pilings (Building) , Sands , Soil , Testing

A Comparative Study on the Plastic Formulations of Ship Shell Plating Under Patch Loading

Lin Hong, Jo̸rgen Amdahl

OMAE 2008; 71-78doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57114

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Topics: Plating , Shells , Ships , Stress , Deformation , Plates (structures) , Ice , Design , Finite element methods , Arctic region

Collapse Strength of Damaged Plating

Plamen I. Nikolov

OMAE 2008; 79-88doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57119

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Topics: Collapse , Plating , Deflection , Residual stresses , Tensile strength , Damage , Compressive strength , Finite element analysis , Shapes , Simulation

Load Generation for Structural Strength Analysis of Large Containerships

Jo¨rg Ro¨rup, Thomas E. Schellin, Helge Rathje

OMAE 2008; 89-98doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57121

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Topics: Design , Finite element analysis , Stress , Waves

Envelope and Phase Statistics of Large Waves

M. Aziz Tayfun, Francesco Fedele

OMAE 2008; 99-112doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57129

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Topics: Statistics , Waves , Elevations (Drawings) , North Sea , Phase (Wave motion) , Nonlinear waves , Seas , Wind waves

Modelling the Seasonality of Extreme Waves in the Gulf of Mexico

Philip Jonathan, Kevin Ewans

OMAE 2008; 113-123doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57131

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Topics: Gulf of Mexico , Modeling , Waves , Storms , Significant wave heights , Design , Surface roughness , Energy dissipation , Shapes , Statistics

Reliability Analyses of Suction Caissons for FPSO Systems

Celestino Valle-Molina, Ernesto Heredia-Zavoni, Francisco L. Silva-Gonza´lez

OMAE 2008; 125-130doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57140

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Topics: Caissons , Calibration , FPSO , Reliability , Safety , Suction

Multidisciplinary Design Optimization: A New Way to Bring Softer Bows

Zhiqiang Hu, Weicheng Cui, Jianmin Yang

OMAE 2008; 131-137doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57145

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Ships , Collisions (Physics) , Containers , Density , Economics

Nonlinear Behavior of Single Piles in Jacket Type Offshore Platforms Using Incremental Dynamic Analysis

Behrouz Asgarian, Mohammad Amin Assareh, Pejman Alanjari

OMAE 2008; 139-148doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57148

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Topics: Dynamic analysis , Offshore platforms , Soil

Extreme Values of Total Water Level and Total Water Velocity in the Arabian Gulf

Richard A. Sproson

OMAE 2008; 149-163doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57152

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Topics: Water , Waves , Surges , Shorelines , Significant wave heights , Storms

Spectral Fatigue and Stress Based Reliability Assessment of Offshore Steel Structures

H. Karadeniz

OMAE 2008; 165-173doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57156

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Topics: Fatigue , Ocean engineering , Reliability , Steel , Stress , Uncertainty , Fatigue damage , Computation , Damage , Emission spectroscopy

Probabilistic Assessment of Extreme Events Subject to Epistemic Uncertainties

Kazuyoshi Nishijima, Michael Havbro Faber, Marc A. Maes

OMAE 2008; 175-183doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57172

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Topics: Uncertainty , Modeling , Hazard analysis , Probability , Risk , Structural design

Reliability Based Optimization of Steel Monopod Offshore-Towers

H. Karadeniz, V. Togan, T. Vrouwenvelder

OMAE 2008; 185-195doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57174

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Topics: Ocean engineering , Reliability-based optimization , Steel , Optimization , Buckling , Design , Genetic algorithms , Image segmentation , Matlab , Quadratic programming

Probabilistic Fatigue Reliability Analysis of Deepwater Steel Catenary Risers

Jie Xia, Purnendu K. Das

OMAE 2008; 197-205doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57178

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Topics: Event history analysis , Fatigue , Steel catenary risers , Reliability , Uncertainty , Fatigue strength , FPSO , Stress , Design , Modeling

Hull-Girder Reliability of an Aged Oil Tanker

Josˇko Parunov, Paulo Mage, C. Guedes Soares

OMAE 2008; 207-215doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57183

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Topics: Girders , Hull , Reliability , Tankers , Ships , Collapse , Stress , Corrosion , Decision making , Event history analysis

Forecast of Critical Situations in Short-Crested Seas

Gu¨nther F. Clauss, Sascha Kosleck, Daniel Testa, Katrin Hessner

OMAE 2008; 217-226doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57188

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Topics: Seas , Waves , Ships , Vessels , Wave packets , Degrees of freedom , Databases , Marine structures , Radar , Spectra (Spectroscopy)

Determination of Required Reserved Strength Ratio in Ultimate Strength Limit for Assessment of Existing Offshore Platforms in the Persian Gulf

M. M. Amiri, B. Asgarian

OMAE 2008; 227-232doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57193

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Topics: Offshore platforms , Tensile strength , Stress , Design , Waves , Wind , Earthquakes , Gulf of Mexico , Ice , Ocean engineering

Hierarchical Bayes Analysis of Rare Events Using High-Dispersion Poisson Mixtures

Marc A. Maes, Markus Dann, Michael Havbro Faber

OMAE 2008; 233-240doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57197

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Topics: Bayes methods , Icebergs , Collisions (Physics) , Chain , Design , Dimensions , Fluctuations (Physics) , Ice , Modeling , Risk assessment

Combination Criteria of Joint Extreme Significant Wave Height and Wind Speed in Weizhoudao Offshore Area

Sheng Dong, Wei Liu, Pengjing Xu

OMAE 2008; 241-246doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57219

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Topics: Ocean engineering , Significant wave heights , Wind velocity

The Reliability Analysis for Coastal Structure Based on Monte Carlo Method

Yam Huang, Honda Shi, Wei Wang, Yong Fan

OMAE 2008; 247-254doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57223

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Topics: Event history analysis , Failure , Monte Carlo methods , Probability , Shorelines

Derivation or Ship System Safety Criteria by Means of Risk-Based Ship System Safety Analysis

Erich Ru¨de, Rainer Hamann

OMAE 2008; 255-263doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57248

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Topics: Risk , Risk analysis , Safety , Ships

Semi Automatic Failure Analysis Based on Simulation Models

Rainer Hamann, Andreas Uhlig, Yiannis Papadopoulos, Erich Ru¨de, Uwe Gra¨tz, Martin Walker, Rune Lien

OMAE 2008; 265-276doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57256

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Topics: Failure analysis , Simulation models , Failure mode and effects analysis , Risk analysis , Design , Failure , Modeling , Ocean engineering , Safety , Engineering design

Towards Environmental Risk Acceptance Criteria

Pierre C. Sames, Rainer Hamann

OMAE 2008; 277-283doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57257

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Topics: Acceptance criteria , Risk , Risk assessment , Tankers , Safety , Damage , Marine transportation , Naval architecture , Transportation systems

Incremental Dynamic Analysis Considering Pile-Soil-Structure Interaction for the Jacket Type Offshore Platforms

Behrouz Asgarian, Alireza Fiouz, Ali Shakeri Talarposhti

OMAE 2008; 285-293doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57273

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Topics: Dynamic analysis , Offshore platforms , Soil

FE Analysis of Ship Structures Under Blast Loads

Satyaranjan Sinha, D. G. Sarangdhar

OMAE 2008; 295-302doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57294

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Topics: Blast effect , Finite element analysis , Ships , Stress , Explosions , Damage , Shock (Mechanics) , Computer software , Design , Vessels

Emergency Towing: Field Exercises and Simulator-Based Training

Tor E. Berg, Gunnar Gudmundset, Ulf Klevstad

OMAE 2008; 303-312doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57318

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Topics: Emergencies , Vessels

Long-Term Non-Linear Bending Moment Prediction

Quentin Derbanne, Jean-Franc¸ois Leguen, Thierry Dupau, Etienne Hamel

OMAE 2008; 313-322doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57326

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Topics: Computer software , Containers , Design , Electromagnetic scattering , Fittings , Hull , Information Analysis Centers , Method of moments , Polynomials , Probability

Influence of Surge on Extreme Roll Amplitudes

Jelena Vidic-Perunovic, Olav Rognebakke, Jo̸rgen Juncher Jensen, Preben Terndrup Pedersen

OMAE 2008; 323-331doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57329

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Topics: Surges , Thrust , Waves , Ships , Seas , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Equilibrium (Physics) , Pressure , Propellers , Reliability

Directional Wave Partitioning and Its Applications to the Structural Analysis of an FPSO

Ruth Lawford, Jill Bradon, Thomas Barberon, Claude Camps, Richard Jameson

OMAE 2008; 333-341doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57341

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Topics: FPSO , Structural analysis , Waves , Seas , Time series , Mooring , Spectra (Spectroscopy) , Vessels , Fittings , Inspection

Probabilistic Fracture Mechanics Assessment of Welded Joints of Offshore Structure Using a Bilinear Crack Growth Law

Rizwan A. Khan, Suhail Ahmad

OMAE 2008; 343-350doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57356

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Fracture mechanics , Offshore structures , Welded joints , Fatigue cracks , Design , Fatigue , Fatigue life , Inspection , Collapse

Fatigue Reliability of Catenary Mooring Lines Under Corrosion Effect

Julien Lardier, Torgeir Moan, Zhen Gao

OMAE 2008; 351-358doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57360

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Topics: Corrosion , Fatigue , Mooring , Reliability , Chain , Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Crack propagation , Fatigue cracks , Probability

Including Ergonomics in the Design Process to Address the Risks of Slips, Trips and Falls: Methodology and Application

Nicolas Mery, Marc Lassagne, Jonathan McGregor

OMAE 2008; 359-368doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57362

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Topics: Design , Ergonomics , Safety , Ships , Vessels , Wounds , Accidents , Diseases , Feedback , Ocean engineering

Statistical Properties of a Directional Wave Field: Direct Simulations of the Euler Equations and Second-Order Theory

A. Toffoli, E. M. Bitner-Gregersen, M. Onorato

OMAE 2008; 369-378doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57374

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Topics: Engineering simulation , Simulation , Waves , Probability , Computer simulation , Gravity (Force) , Seas , Surface properties , Wind

Detection of Jacket Member Severance Using Structural Instrumentation

Stuart D. Killbourn

OMAE 2008; 379-387doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57391

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Topics: Instrumentation , Failure , Bracing (Construction) , Damage , Finite element analysis , Inspection , Maintenance , Modeling , North Sea , Offshore platforms

Assessment of Thermal Protection of Life Rafts in Passenger Vessel Abandonment Situations

Lawrence Mak, Andrew Kuczora, Michel B. DuCharme, James Boone, Rob Brown, Brian Farnworth, Kerri-Ann Evely, Fabien A. Basset, Scott MacKinnon

OMAE 2008; 389-398doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57398

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Topics: Vessels , Water , Heat losses , Oceans , Carbon dioxide , Insulation , Protective clothing , Temperature , Thermal conductivity , Ventilation

Risk Based Inspection Planning of Ageing Structures

John Dalsgaard So̸rensen, Gerhard Ersdal

OMAE 2008; 399-408doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57404

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Topics: Collapse , Failure , Fatigue , Fatigue failure , Fracture (Materials) , Inspection , Probability , Reliability , Risk-based inspection , Safety

Multi-Objective Optimization Technique Applied to Preliminary Design of a Tanker

Marcelo R. Martins, Diego F. S. Burgos

OMAE 2008; 409-417doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57441

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Topics: Design , Genetic algorithms , Pareto optimization , Tankers , Vessels

Empirical Assay of the Use of the Hilbert-Huang Transform for the Spectral Analysis of Storm Waves

Joaqui´n Ortega, George H. Smith

OMAE 2008; 419-429doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57461

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Topics: Emission spectroscopy , Spectroscopy , Storms , Waves , Signals , Seas , Time series

Anaylsis of Ductile Fracture Initiation in Corroded Plates

Weiwei Yu, Ge Wang, Hyun Chung, Dale G. Karr

OMAE 2008; 431-440doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57466

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Topics: Ductile fracture , Plates (structures) , Corrosion , Failure , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Plating , Steel , Stress , Elongation

Analysis of the Statistical Features of Two-Dimensional Wave Fields by Using Stochastic Simulations of Linear and Nonlinear Sea States

Jose C. Nieto-Borge, German Rodri´guez-Rodri´guez, Jose L. A´lvarez-Pe´rez, Francisco Lo´pez-Ferreras

OMAE 2008; 441-446doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57484

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Topics: Engineering simulation , Seas , Simulation , Waves

An Analytical Approach for the Calculation of Random Wave Forces on Submerged Tunnels

Alessandra Romolo, Giovanni Malara, Giuseppe Barbaro, Felice Arena

OMAE 2008; 447-453doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57497

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Topics: Tunnels , Wave forces , Cylinders , Waves , Diffraction , Circular cylinders , Ocean waves , Stochastic processes , Water

Wavelet Analysis of an Extreme Wave in a Model Basin

Kevin Ewans, Bas Buchner

OMAE 2008; 455-464doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57499

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Topics: Model basin , Wavelets , Waves , Wavelet transforms

Nondestructive Corrosion Inspection Modeling of Tanker Structures

Ahmed Zayed, Yordan Garbatov, C. Guedes Soares

OMAE 2008; 465-476doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57500

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Topics: Corrosion , Inspection , Modeling , Tankers , Hull , Ships , Plates (structures) , Probability

A Probabilistic Approach to Design Ice Loads for an Arctic Jack-Up Drilling Platform

A. B. Cammaert, Jenny Trumars, Lars Ingolf Eide

OMAE 2008; 477-485doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57519

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Topics: Arctic region , Design , Drilling , Ice , Jack-up drilling rigs , Stress , Climate change , Arctic drilling , Ice ridges , Seabed

Research of a New Controllable Friction Damper and Its Application on the Gas Compressor’s Vibration Control

Dong Zhao, Dongmei Cai, Rujian Ma, Meihua Dong

OMAE 2008; 487-491doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57554

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Topics: Dampers , Friction , Vibration control

Tapering Effects on the Installation of Suction Caissons in Clay

Mostafa Zeinoddini, Woorya H. Shariati, Mahmood Nabipour

OMAE 2008; 493-499doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57583

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Topics: Caissons , Finite element analysis , Suction

Numerical Investigation Into Parameters Influencing the Installation of Suction Caissons in Sand

Mostafa Zeinoddini, Woorya H. Shariati, Mahmood Nabipour

OMAE 2008; 501-508doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57584

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Topics: Caissons , Sands , Suction

Numerical Methods for Hull Structure Strength Analysis and Ships Service Life Evaluation, for a LPG Carrier

Leonard Domnisoru, Dumitru Dragomir, Alexandru Ioan

OMAE 2008; 509-518doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57602

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Topics: Hull , Numerical analysis , Service life (Equipment) , Ships , Stress , Waves , Design , Fatigue analysis , Damage , Dynamic response

Feasibility of Suction Caisson Solutions for the Foundations of Offshore Jacket Platforms in the Persian Gulf

M. Zeinoddini, B. Saeidi, G. A. R. Parke

OMAE 2008; 519-525doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57617

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Topics: Caissons , Offshore platform jackets , Suction

Probabilistic Model of Pitting Corrosion and the Simulation of Pitted Corroded Condition

Norio Yamamoto

OMAE 2008; 527-534doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57623

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Topics: Corrosion , Simulation , Coal , Evaluation methods , Hull , Iron , Ships

A Comparative Numerical Study on the Bending Response of Aluminium Stiffened Plates With Fixed/Floating Frames

Mohammad Reza Khedmati, Mehran Rastani

OMAE 2008; 535-540doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57634

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Topics: Aluminum , Deflection , Finite element analysis , Plates (structures) , Stress

Plastic Behavior of Web Girders in Ship Collision and Grounding

Lin Hong, Jo̸rgen Amdahl

OMAE 2008; 541-548doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57644

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Topics: Collisions (Physics) , Deformation , Girders , Ships

Characteristics of the Infragravity Wave Climate

Stephen Masterton, Kevin Ewans

OMAE 2008; 549-556doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57648

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Topics: Climate , Waves , Vessels , Mooring , Design , Engineering design processes , Shapes , Duck (Textile) , Fatigue , Liquefied natural gas

New Data on the Capacity of X-Joints Under Tension and Implications for Codes

Adrian F. Dier, Philip Smedley, Gunnar Solland, Hege Bang

OMAE 2008; 557-565doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57650

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Topics: Tension , Stress , Finite element analysis , American Petroleum Institute , Bracing (Construction) , Chords (Trusses) , Engineering drawing and drafting , Engineers , Fracture (Materials) , Joints

Computer Simulation and Potential Measurement of the Cathodic Protection System in Ballast Tank

Atsushi Nakayama, Kenji Amaya, Norio Yamamoto

OMAE 2008; 567-574doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57651

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Topics: Cathodic protection , Computer simulation , Numerical analysis , Boundary element methods , Metals , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves)

Spatial vs. Temporal Evolution of Nonlinear Wave Groups: Experiments and Modeling Based on the Dysthe Equation

Lev Shemer, Boris Dorfman

OMAE 2008; 575-584doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57652

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Topics: Modeling , Nonlinear waves , Waves , Spectra (Spectroscopy) , Accounting , Gages , Wave frequency

Structural Reliability Assessment of Aging Offshore Platforms With Corrosion and Cracks

Chunyan Ji, Shanshan Li

OMAE 2008; 585-590doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57662

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Topics: Corrosion , Fatigue cracks , Fracture (Materials) , Offshore platforms , Reliability

A Study of General Buckling Strength of Ring-Stiffened Cylindrical Shells Under External Pressure and Effective Breadth of Ring-Stiffeners

Takao Yoshikawa, Kenshi Yoshimura

OMAE 2008; 591-598doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57679

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Topics: Buckling , External pressure , Pipes , Shells , Deformation , Design , Numerical analysis

Response of a Novel Beam-to-Column Connection to Monotonic and Cyclic Flexural Loading

S. V. Khonsari, G. L. England, M. Shahsavar-Gargari, S. M. H. Parvinnia

OMAE 2008; 599-608doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57685

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Topics: Cycles , Damage , Earthquakes , Energy dissipation , Joints , Maintenance , Ocean engineering , Offshore platforms , Rotation , Shear (Mechanics)

Response of a Novel Beam-to-Column/Brace-to-Frame Connection to Monotonic and Cyclic Shear Loading

S. V. Khonsari, G. L. England, F. Abazarsa

OMAE 2008; 609-618doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57686

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Topics: Bracing (Construction) , Energy dissipation , Joints , Shear (Mechanics) , Steel

Fatigue Strength Assessment of Aged Floating Production System

Huilong Ren, Chenfeng Li, Hui Li, Guoqing Feng

OMAE 2008; 619-624doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57695

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Topics: Damage , Failure , Fatigue , Fatigue damage , Fatigue strength , Finite element model , Manufacturing systems , Offshore structures , Stress , Waves

System Reliability of Jack-Up Platforms Under Fatigue and Fracture Failures

Naser Shabakhty

OMAE 2008; 625-634doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57700

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Topics: Failure , Fatigue , Fracture (Materials) , Jack-up drilling rigs , Reliability , Probability , Stress , System failures , Damage , Fatigue failure

Comparing Fatigue Reliability of Jack-Up Platforms Based on Selected Nonlinear Stress Models

Naser Shabakhty

OMAE 2008; 635-644doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57704

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Topics: Fatigue , Jack-up drilling rigs , Reliability , Stress , Uncertainty , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Ocean engineering , Offshore structures , Seas

Understanding Passenger Ship Evacuation Through Full-Scale Human Performance Trials

Rob Brown, James Boone, Graham Small, Scott MacKinnon, Gareth Igloliorte, Andrew Carran

OMAE 2008; 645-650doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57712

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Topics: Evacuations , Ships , Simulation , Computer software , Computer technology , Computers , Naval architecture

Numerical Analysis of Bearing Capacity of Suction Caisson

Mahmoud Ghazavi, Kazem Barkhordari, Hooman Dabirmanesh

OMAE 2008; 651-656doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57717

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Topics: Caissons , Finite element analysis , Load bearing capacity , Numerical analysis , Suction

Calculation Method of the Residual Capability of Damaged Warships

Huilong Ren, Chenfeng Li, Guoqing Feng, Hui Li

OMAE 2008; 657-664doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57726

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Topics: Computational methods , Hull , Mechanical properties , Ships , Steel , Uncertainty , Weapons

Bivariate Distributions of Significant Wave Height With Characteristic Wave Steepness and Characteristic Surf Parameter

Dag Myrhaug, Se´bastien Fouques

OMAE 2008; 665-672doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57728

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Topics: Design , Marine structures , Ships , Significant wave heights , Waves

On the Assessment of Redundancy of Ship Structural Components

Branko Blagojevic´, Kalman Zˇiha

OMAE 2008; 673-680doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57730

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Topics: Redundancy (Engineering) , Ships , Structural elements (Construction) , Entropy , Probability , Girders , Marine structures , Modeling

Performance Assessment of Davit-Launched Lifeboat

Laurent Prat, Leo de Vries, Alex W. Vredeveldt, Omar Khattab, Jean-Jacques Maisonneuve, Thomas Boekholt, Ole Andersen, David Cummings, Jan Block

OMAE 2008; 681-697doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57734

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Topics: Lifeboats , Evacuations , Design , Ships , Automotive industry , Hardware , Human factors , Risk analysis

Development of Simplified Structural Design Formulation for Slamming Loads

Satyaranjan Sinha, Suman Kar, D. G. Sarangdhar

OMAE 2008; 699-709doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57740

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Topics: Stress , Structural design , Dynamic analysis , Deformation , Vessels , Design , Hull , Probability , Transients (Dynamics) , Waves

A Practical Method to Study Over and Under-Pressurizing of Ship Tanks During Ballasting and Deballasting

Manoj Kumar

OMAE 2008; 711-717doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57743

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Topics: Ships , Pipes , Pressure , Damage , Computational fluid dynamics , Hull , Safety

Structural Analysis for a Panamax Bulk Carrier

Sandita Pacuraru-Popoiu, Paulina Iancu, Liviu I. Crudu

OMAE 2008; 719-724doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57745

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Topics: Structural analysis , Finite element analysis , Hull , Pressure , Stress , Stress concentration , Vessels , Boundary-value problems , Girders , Hydrostatic pressure

Estimate of Storm Induced Beach Erosion Through the ETS Approach

Rosaria E. Musumeci, Carla Faraci, Felice Arena, Enrico Foti

OMAE 2008; 725-732doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57749

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Topics: Erosion , Storms , Shorelines , Risk , Breakwaters

Statistics of Extreme Events in Airgap Measurements

A. Naess, C. T. Stansberg, O. Gaidai, R. J. Baarholm

OMAE 2008; 733-742doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57754

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Topics: Semi-submersible offshore structures , Statistics

Finite-Memory Nonlinear System Modelling of Offshore Structures

G. Najafian, N. I. Mohd Zaki

OMAE 2008; 743-752doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57755

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Topics: Modeling , Nonlinear systems , Offshore structures

PRA-1: An Innovative 4-Leg Launched Jacket Concept

Vitor G. Maciel

OMAE 2008; 753-762doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57783

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Topics: Construction , Design , Fatigue analysis , Optimization , Rails , Seas , Steel , Stress , Weight (Mass)

Full Stochastic Fatigue Analysis of Stiffened Panels Subjected to Wave Slamming

Dilnei Schmidt, Carlos A. Bardanachvili, Paulo M. Videiro

OMAE 2008; 763-770doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57788

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Topics: Fatigue analysis , Waves , Seas , Stress , Fatigue , Offshore structures , Structural analysis , Engineering simulation , Finite element analysis , Oceans

Effects of Structural Material Damping on Nonlinear Seismic Response of Offshore Piles

Mehrdad Kimiaei

OMAE 2008; 771-778doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57809

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Topics: Damping , Ocean engineering

Residual Strength Assessment of Semi-Submersible Platform Column Due to Supply Vessel Collision

Diogo do Amaral Amante, Leandro Trovoado, Segen F. Estefen

OMAE 2008; 779-789doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57830

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Topics: Collisions (Physics) , Semi-submersible offshore structures , Vessels , Buckling , Damage , Tensile strength , Design , Finite element model , Safety , Stress

Extreme and Freak Waves: Results of Measurements and Simulation

Leonid J. Lopatoukhin, Alexander V. Boukhanovsky

OMAE 2008; 791-799doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57841

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Topics: Simulation , Waves , Ocean engineering , Ships , Climate , Probability , Wind , Wind waves , Approximation , Density

The Effect of Pitting Corrosion on the Strength Capacity of Steel Offshore Structures

R. Abdel-Ghany, S. Saad-Eldeen, H. Leheta

OMAE 2008; 801-805doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57844

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Topics: Corrosion , Offshore structures , Steel , Bracing (Construction) , Drilling , Failure , Fatigue , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Geometry

A Review of Ship Surveys Practices and of Marine Casualties Partly Due to Aging Effects

Cesare Mario Rizzo, Angelo Lo Nigro

OMAE 2008; 807-818doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57847

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Topics: Ships , Inspection , Databases , Hull , Information Analysis Centers , Marine accidents , Structural failures

Quality Control Issues in Estimating Wave Climate From Hindcast and Satellite Data

Elzbieta M. Bitner-Gregersen, Cees de Valk

OMAE 2008; 819-827doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57865

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Topics: Climate , Quality control , Satellites , Significant wave heights , Waves

Analysis of Bottom Damage Caused by Ship Grounding

Hagbart S. Alsos, Jo̸rgen Amdahl

OMAE 2008; 829-836doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57868

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Topics: Damage , Fracture (Materials) , Hull , Ships , Computer simulation , Rupture , Seabed , Shapes , Simulation , Tankers

Compressive Tests on Long Continuous Stiffened Panels

Jose´ Manuel Gordo, C. Guedes Soares

OMAE 2008; 837-846doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57873

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Topics: Collapse , Compression , Framing (Construction) , Geometry , High strength steel , Steel , Structural frames , Tensile strength

Long Term Failure Probability Calculation Method Applied to Riser Design

Timothe´e Perdrizet, Daniel Averbuch

OMAE 2008; 847-852doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57876

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Topics: Computational methods , Design , Failure , Pipeline risers , Probability , Risers (Casting) , Reliability , Seas , Approximation , FPSO

Sea State Statistics and Extreme Waves Observed by Satellite

S. Lehner, J. Schulz-Stellenfleth, Thomas Ko¨nig, X. Li

OMAE 2008; 853-858doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57878

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Topics: Satellites , Seas , Statistics , Waves , Accidents , Ships , Ocean waves , Design , Significant wave heights , Standard model (Physics)

Net Scantlings and Structural Reliability

Bart Boon

OMAE 2008; 859-864doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57880

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Topics: Reliability , Ships , Corrosion , Absorption , Failure , Plates (structures) , Tensile strength , Vessels

On Sequence of High Waves in Nonlinear Groups

Felice Arena, C. Guedes Soares

OMAE 2008; 865-872doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57889

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Topics: Waves , Spectra (Spectroscopy) , Wind waves

A Joint Probability Model for Environmental Parameters

Lui´s Volnei Sudati Sagrilo, Edison Castro Prates de Lima, Arnaldo Papaleo

OMAE 2008; 873-881doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57890

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Topics: Probability , Reliability , Significant wave heights , Statistics , Waves , Dynamic response analysis , Mooring , Ocean engineering , Ocean waves , Offshore structural design

The Design and Implementation of FPSO Mooring Management System

Gang Ma, Liping Sun

OMAE 2008; 883-887doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57895

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Topics: Design , FPSO , Mooring , Databases , Fracture (Materials) , Ocean engineering , Seas , Bearings , Chain , China

The Effect of Bottom Damage Size of Stranded Ship on Ultimate Strength

Chae Whan Rim, Tak Kee Lee, Dae Suk Han, Byung Hyun Kim, Jae Myung Lee, Ki Sup Kim

OMAE 2008; 889-895doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57898

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Topics: Damage , Ships , Tensile strength , Stress , Buckling , Collapse , Cutting , Diamonds , Errors , Girders

Methodologies on Hull Girder Ultimate Strength Assessment of FPSOs

Xiaozhi Wang, Haihong Sun, Tetsuya Yao, Masahiko Fujikubo, Roger Basu

OMAE 2008; 897-903doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57899

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Topics: Girders , Hull , Tensile strength , FPSO , Tankers , Design , Natural gas fields , Ocean engineering , Safety , Ships

Structural Analysis of a Blastwall

Hao Ye, Liping Sun, Zhongchao Deng

OMAE 2008; 905-910doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57905

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Topics: Computer software , Density , Design , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Fire , Structural analysis

Analytical Prediction of Oil Spill From Grounded Cargo Tankers

Mohammad Taghi Tavakoli, Jo̸rgen Amdahl, Alireza Ashrafian, Bernt J. Leira

OMAE 2008; 911-920doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57913

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Computer simulation , Engineering simulation , Hull , Simulation , Tankers

The Use of Inspection and Monitoring Reliability Information in Criticality and Defect Assessments of Ship and Offshore Structures

Feargal Brennan, Bart de Leeuw

OMAE 2008; 921-925doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57934

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Topics: Inspection , Offshore structures , Reliability , Ships , Damage , Probability , Corrosion , Fatigue , Fitness-for-service , Manufacturing

Distribution of Maxima of Non-Linear Rolling in Case of Coupled Sway and Roll Motions of a Floating Body in Irregular Waves

Ignace D. Mendoume Minko, Marc Prevosto, Marc Le Boulluec

OMAE 2008; 927-933doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57935

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Topics: Approximation , Damping , Degrees of freedom , Differential equations , Dynamic systems , Floating bodies , Monte Carlo methods , Nonlinear systems , Simulation , Stiffness

Computer Simulation Technique to Reduce Resulting Residual Stresses and Distortion in High Strength Thin Butt Welded Ship Panels

Moustafa M. El-Afandy, Moustafa M. El-Gammal, Ahmed M. Rashwan

OMAE 2008; 935-943doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57940

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Topics: Computer simulation , Plates (structures) , Residual stresses , Ships , Welding

Extreme Wave Loads

Sofia Caires, Marcel R. A. van Gent

OMAE 2008; 945-953doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57947

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Topics: Stress , Waves

Partial Safety Factors Assessment for Double Hull Tankers Following the New Common Structural Rules

Arwa W. Hussein, C. Guedes Soares

OMAE 2008; 955-964doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57949

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Topics: Hull , Safety , Tankers , Stress , Design , Reliability , Tensile strength , Waves , Collapse , Corrosion

Collapse Strength of Stiffened Panels With Local Dent Damage

Malgorzata Witkowska, C. Guedes Soares

OMAE 2008; 965-973doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57950

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Topics: Collapse , Damage , Tensile strength , Deformation , Finite element analysis , Plates (structures)

Finite Element Modelling of Impact Loads on Offshore Containers Conforming to DNV 2.7-1 Regulations

Amir Rasekhi Nejad, Paul White

OMAE 2008; 975-978doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-57999

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Topics: Containers , Finite element analysis , Modeling , Ocean engineering , Regulations , Stress , Computational methods , Design , Shock (Mechanics)

Application of Fluid-Structure Interaction Technique for Underwater Explosion Analysis of a Submarine Liquefied Oxygen Tank Considering Survivability

Jae-Hyun Kim, Byung-Young Jeon, Jae-Hwang Jeon

OMAE 2008; 979-986doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-58009

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Topics: Explosions , Fluid structure interaction , Oxygen , Underwater vehicles , Damage , Explosives , Design , Algorithms , Collapse , Computational methods

How Should We Combine Long and Short Term Wave Height Distributions?

George Z. Forristall

OMAE 2008; 987-994doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-58012

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Topics: Waves , Storms , Time series , Ocean engineering , Design , Engineering simulation , Engineers , Oceans , Significant wave heights , Simulation

The Equivalent Design Pressure of Ship Frame Structures Under Bottom Slamming Loads

Hui Wang, Xuekang Gu, Jinwei Shen

OMAE 2008; 995-1000doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-58020

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Topics: Design , Pressure , Ships , Stress , Water

Reliability of TLP Tethers Using Evolutionary Strategies

Federico Barranco Cicilia, Alberto Omar Va´zquez Herna´ndez

OMAE 2008; 1001-1007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-58025

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Topics: Reliability , Tension-leg platforms

Extreme Value Statistics of Wind Speed Data by the POT and AER Methods

A. Naess, E. Haug

OMAE 2008; 1009-1017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-58035

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Topics: Statistics , Time series , Wind velocity , Approximation , Cascades (Fluid dynamics)

Freak Waves and Giant Breathers

Vladimir E. Zakharov, Alexander I. Dyachenko

OMAE 2008; 1019-1024doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-58037

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Topics: Waves , Fluids , Schrödinger equation , Solitons , Flow (Dynamics) , Stability , String

Distribution of Wave Height Maxima in Storm Sea States

Zhivelina Cherneva, C. Guedes Soares, Petya Petrova

OMAE 2008; 1025-1031doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-58038

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Topics: Seas , Storms , Waves , Probability , North Sea , Statistics

Stress Analysis of Bulk Carrier Hatch Corners

Dario Boote, Francesco Cecchini

OMAE 2008; 1033-1041doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2008-58047

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Topics: Corners (Structural elements) , Stress analysis (Engineering) , Ships , Stress , Construction , Corrosion , Failure , Fatigue , Hull , Naval architecture