Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology
Volume 2, Issue 3 (2015)
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Table of contents
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Analysis of FPSO Topside Module Beam Structures through Shell and Beam Concept Modeling Technique
Abstract: Some engineering applications like civil structure, marine & offshore structure demand the evaluation of large structures. This large structure experiences the stress concentrations at the joint interfaces which are major concerns in engineering. The evaluation of large structures is carried out through finite element analysis (FEA) which is having pitfalls of modeling efforts, solution time and memory requirement. The large structures are generally modelled using beam elements due to minimum …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Modelling Structural Damage in FPSO Collisions
Abstract: While the oil operators become more interested in developing oil and gas in deeper and more remote offshore locations, there should be further research and development that focuses on collision assessment of floating structures, especially ship-shaped floating production, storage and offloading units (FPSOs). The focus of this paper is on general methodology and design accident scenarios for FPSOs using more sophisticated tools such as the nonlinear FEM used so that …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 23–52 Read article
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Empirical Interaction Design Equations for the Ultimate Longitudinal Strength of Tankers, Bulk Carriers, Container Ships and General Cargo under Coupled Bending Moment
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Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 53–75 Read article
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Offshore Wind Energy-A Review
Abstract: Abstract As world is suffering from energy crisis, it has become compulsion to introduce new non conventional energy sources. Offshore wind energy is one solution in that to reduce green house effect. This energy is available in sea. It is similar to onshore wind energy which we are using since long but one limitation of onshore wind energy is it is to be established in high head location for efficient …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 76–79 Read article
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Incorporating System Thinking into Workshop Equipment Care: A Preliminary Practical Perspective
Abstract: The system is characterized with various inputs, which go through certain processes to produce certain outputs, which together accomplish the overall desired goal for the system. Equally, every project is characterized by its own governing rules and procedures if success is to be timely achieved. The integration of system thinking into workshop maintenance requires a high level of integration of modern technological discoveries into an existing system practice with clear …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 9–22 Read article