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Reliability analysis of TLP tethers under impulsive loading

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  • Khan, R.A.
  • Siddiqui, N.A.
  • Naqvi, S.Q.A.
  • Ahmad, S.

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In the present study, reliability assessment of Tension Leg Platform (TLP) tethers against maximum tension (i.e. tension exceeding yield) has been carried out under combined action of extreme wave and impulsive forces. For this purpose, a nonlinear dynamic analysis of TLP has been carried out in time domain. A limit state function for maximum tension (i.e. tension exceeding yield) has been derived employing Von-Mises theory of failure. Using this derived limit state function and responses obtained after dynamic analysis under sinusoidal, half-triangular and triangular impulsive forces, reliability assessment of the TLP tethers has been carried out. Design point, important for probabilistic design of tethers, has been located on the failure surface after solving a constrained optimization problem. To study the influence of various random variables on tether reliability, sensitivity analysis has been carried out. Effects of angle of impact; effect of variable submergence; and effect of material yield strength on tether reliability have also been studied on parametric basis. Effect of uncertainty on overall tether reliability has also been discussed to show the importance of quality control in the various design parameters.

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  • Khan, R.A. & Siddiqui, N.A. & Naqvi, S.Q.A. & Ahmad, S., 2006. "Reliability analysis of TLP tethers under impulsive loading," Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Elsevier, vol. 91(1), pages 73-83.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:reensy:v:91:y:2006:i:1:p:73-83
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ress.2004.11.010
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