A COMPARATIVE STUDY USING API RP2A-LRFD

The paper assesses the benefits offered by API RP2A-LRFD. With reference to the Goodwyn A platform, it contrasts the requirements of the draft load resistance factor design (LRFD) version of RP2A with those of the current version and those of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD). It demonstrates that improvements in reliability offered by API RP2A-LRFD can be achieved without significant change in structure weight.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • OTC'90, 22nd Annual Offshore Technology Conference, held 7-10 May 1990, Houston, Tx, USA. Proc, v 2 Paper OTC 6308, p 341 [11 p, 9 ref, 3 tab, 8 fig]
• Authors:
  • Ferguson, M C
• Publication Date: 1990

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Design; Offshore platforms; Reliability; Structural analysis
• Uncontrolled Terms: Design criteria
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00698278
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM