Reliability-Based Assessment on Stiffened Panel of Deep-Water Platform

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong He ◽  
Long-kun Xu ◽  
Qian Ye ◽  
Yi-hai Jiang ◽  
Wei-liang Jin
Keyword(s):  
Deep Water ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
Limit State ◽  
Stiffened Panel ◽  
Ultimate Limit State ◽  
Deterministic Analysis ◽  
Floating Structures ◽  
Reliability Method ◽  
Safety Assessments ◽  
Ultimate Limit

Stiffened panel is an important component of floating structures in deep water. This paper analyses of ultimate strength of stiffened panel corresponding to different failure modes. The ultimate limit state (ULS) equations are established. On the base of these equations, the safety assessments of the stiffened panel are conducted by reliability method. The reliability index is compared with the target reliability. The comparison indicates that there is no obvious correlation between different failure modes so that each failure mode could be analyzed individually. In addition, the reliability analysis is more reasonable than deterministic analysis. The method has been illustrated through application to an actual stiffen panel of a Tension Leg Platform. Advantages of the proposed method for assessment the safety of the stiffen panel is also highlighted.

DESIGN OF BOLTED CONNECTIONS SUBJECT TO TORSION AND SHEAR IN THE ULTIMATE LIMIT STRESS STATE

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed S. Abu-Yosef ◽  
Ezzeldin Y. Sayed-Ahmed ◽  
Emam A. Soliman
Keyword(s):  
Failure Modes ◽  
Focal Point ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Limit State ◽  
Bending Moment ◽  
Steel Structures ◽  
Ultimate Limit State ◽  
Shear Forces ◽  
Limit States ◽  
Ultimate Limit

Steel connections transferring axial and shear forces in addition to bending moment and/or torsional moment are widely used in steel structures. Thus, design of such eccentric connections has become the focal point of any researches. Nonetheless, behavior of eccentric connections subjected to shear forces and torsion in the ultimate limit state is still ambiguous. Most design codes of practice still conservatively use the common elastic analysis for design of the said connections even in the ultimate limit states. Yet, there are some exceptions such as the design method proposed by CAN/CSA-S16-14 which gives tabulated design aid for the ultimate limit state design of these connections based on an empirical equation that is derived for ¾ inch diameter A325 bearing type bolts and A36 steel plates. It was argued that results can also be used with a margin of error for other grade bolts of different sizes and steel of other grades. As such, in this paper, the performance of bolted connection subject to shear and torsion is experimentally investigated. The behavior, failure modes and factors affecting both are scrutinized. Twelve connections subject to shear and torsion with different bolts configurations and diameters are experimentally tested to failure. The accuracy of the currently available design equations proposed is compared to the outcomes of these tests.

Innovative Applications of Steel Fibres in Concrete Flange of Composite Beam Subjected to Combined Negative Bending and High Axial Tension

2015 ◽  
Vol 1129 ◽  
pp. 367-374
Author(s):  
Mahesan Bavan ◽  
Shahrizan bin Baharom ◽  
Siti Aminah Osman
Keyword(s):  
Composite Beam ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
Limit State ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Plain Concrete ◽  
Ultimate Limit State ◽  
Steel Fibres ◽  
Axial Tension ◽  
Negative Bending ◽  
Ultimate Limit

The steel-concrete composite beam has become very popular these days and deterioration of the composite beam and its ultimate limit state are often reported in the subjection of combined negative bending and axial tension. Due to the presence of high axial loads, it was given a guideline in a previous research study by experimental investigation such that the failure modes were reinforcement fracture and shear connection failure in limiting the ultimate limit state of the composite beam subjected to combined negative bending and high axial tension rather than concrete failure. Thus, it is important to study in order to implement the strengthening methods with innovative material applications to overcome this problem. It was assumed that the application of steel fibres in the concrete flange will be an excellent contender owing to its in-service and mechanical properties, which is the hypothesis of this research. In order to evaluate this concept, the finite element (FE) models of a composite beam subjected to negative bending and high axial tension, and steel fibre reinforced concrete (SFRC) slab were developed with non-linear material components and validated with relevant experimental studies. Consequently, the plain concrete flange of composite beam was replaced by SFRC flange and studied the failure behaviour of the composite beam subjected to combined negative bending and high axial tension. It was predicted that an improvement in the ultimate limit state and in initial cracking load due to the postponing the failure modes, which are extensively discussed and suggested as it will be a strengthening method of the concrete flange on the composite beam in such cases.

Ultimate Strength of Stiffened Panels With Cracking Damage Under Axial Compression or Tension

2006 ◽  
Vol 50 (03) ◽  
pp. 231-238
Author(s):  
Jeom Kee Paik ◽  
Y. V. Satish Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Ultimate Strength ◽  
Limit State ◽  
Reliability Assessment ◽  
Nonlinear Finite Element ◽  
Stiffened Panel ◽  
Ultimate Limit State ◽  
Finite Element Analyses ◽  
Stiffened Panels ◽  
Aging Steel ◽  
Ultimate Limit

The aim of the present paper is to investigate the ultimate strength characteristics of a longitudinally stiffened panel with cracking damage and under axial compressive or tensile loads. A series of nonlinear finite element analyses are undertaken with varying the size and location of cracking damage. A relevant theoretical model for predicting the ultimate strength of the stiffened panel with cracking damage is studied. The insights and results developed from the present study will be very useful for the ultimate limit state-based risk or reliability assessment of aging steel plated structures with cracking damage.

scholarly journals Ultimate Compressive Strength of Stiffened Panel: An Empirical Formulation for Flat-Bar Type

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 605 ◽  
Author(s):  
Do Kyun Kim ◽  
Su Young Yu ◽  
Hui Ling Lim ◽  
Nak-Kyun Cho
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Ultimate Strength ◽  
Limit State ◽  
Ultimate Compressive Strength ◽  
Stiffened Panel ◽  
Ultimate Limit State ◽  
Longitudinal Compression ◽  
Strength Performance ◽  
Ultimate Limit

This research aims to study the ultimate limit state (ULS) behaviour of stiffened panel under longitudinal compression by a non-linear finite element method (NLFEM). There are different types of stiffeners mainly being used in shipbuilding, i.e., T-bar, flat-bar, and angle-bar. However, this research focuses on the ultimate compressive strength behaviour of flat-bar stiffened panel. A total of 420 reliable scenarios of flat-bar stiffened panel were selected for numerical simulation by the ANSYS NLFEM. The ultimate strength behaviours obtained were used as data for the development of closed form shape empirical formulation. Recently, our group proposed an advanced empirical formulation for T-bar stiffened panel, and the applicability of the proposed formulation to flat-bar stiffened panel is confirmed by this study. The accuracy of the empirical formulation obtained for flat-bar stiffened panel was validated by finite element (FE) simulation results of statistical analysis (R2 = 0.9435). The outcome obtained will be useful for ship structural designers in predicting the ultimate strength performance of flat-bar type stiffened panel under longitudinal compression.

scholarly journals Ultimate Compressive Strength of Stiffened Panel: An Empirical Formulation for Flat-bar Type

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Do Kyun Kim ◽  
Su Young Yu ◽  
Hui Ling Lim ◽  
Nak-Kyun Cho
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Ultimate Strength ◽  
Limit State ◽  
Ultimate Compressive Strength ◽  
Stiffened Panel ◽  
Ultimate Limit State ◽  
Longitudinal Compression ◽  
Strength Performance ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Ultimate Limit

This research aims to study the ultimate limit state (ULS) behaviour of stiffened panel under longitudinal compression by non-linear finite element method (NLFEM). There are different types of stiffeners being used in shipbuilding i.e. T-bar, flat-bar and angle-bar. However, this research focuses on the ultimate compressive strength behaviour of flat-bar stiffened panel. A total of 420 of reliable scenarios of flat-bar stiffened panel are selected for numerical simulation by ANSYS NLFEM. The ultimate strength behaviours obtained were used as data for the development of closed form shape empirical formulation. Recently, Kim et al. [1] proposed for advanced empirical formulation for T-bar stiffened panel and the applicability of the proposed formulation to flat-bar stiffened panel will be confirmed by this study. The accuracy of the empirical formulation obtained for flat-bar stiffened panel has been validated by FE simulation results of statistical analysis (R2 = 0.9435). The outcome obtained will be useful for ship structural designers in predicting the ultimate strength performance of flat-bar type stiffened panel under longitudinal compression.

scholarly journals Ultimate Limit State Design Technology for Aluminum Multi-Hull Ship Structures

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeom Kee Paik ◽  
Owen F. Hughes ◽  
Paul E. Hess ◽  
Celine Renaud
Keyword(s):  
Ultimate Strength ◽  
Limit State ◽  
Extensive Study ◽  
Stiffened Panel ◽  
Ultimate Limit State ◽  
Ship Structures ◽  
Strength Assessment ◽  
Hull Girder ◽  
National University ◽  
Ultimate Limit

The present paper is a summary of recent research and developments related to some core ultimate limit state (ULS) technologies for design and strength assessment of aluminum multi-hull ship structures, jointly undertaken by Pusan National University, Virginia Tech, U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center and Alcan Marine. An extensive study on the subject has been undertaken by the authors theoretically, numerically and experimentally. Methods to analyze hull girder loads / load effects, stiffened panel ultimate strength and hull girder ultimate strength of aluminum multi-hull ship structures are developed in the present study. Application examples of the methodologies for the ULS structural design and strength assessment of a hypothetical 120m long all aluminum catamaran fast ship structure are presented. Important insights and conclusions developed from the present study are summarized. Some of the comparisons have shown that 5383 called Sealium (a patented Alcan Marine alloy) is superior to the standard aluminum alloy 5083 in terms of material properties, ULS characteristics and welding performance. It is our hope that the methods developed from the present study will be useful for ULS design and strength assessment of aluminum multi-hull ship structures.

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