... fracture mechanics offshore installations cable jointing inspection cracks engineering computing Fatigue damage is one of the most important concerns in fixed offshore platforms. It is produced by operational wave loading and initiates when a crack appears in a joint. The damage accumulates...

... eddy current testing cable jointing fatigue fatigue cracks fatigue testing Fatigue is an important consideration for jackets in areas with more or less continuous storm loading such as the North Sea, and especially for dynamically sensitive platforms. The gradual development of cracks from...