Civil Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
TABLE 8.1
All Strength Factors Related to Platform Likelihood of Failure
Item Factor
Influence of the Factor
Weight
Score
1
Design practice
To consider the modification in the new revision of codes and
specifications.
6
0
-
60
2
Number of legs and
bracing type
To consider the effect of the number of legs and the bracing system on
the structure
10
10
-
100
'
s probability of failure.
3
Pile system
To consider the effect that the pile system has on the likelihood of
failure and to account for the uncertainty results in the case of potential
damage to the pile or if there are no recorded data on the pile driving.
10
0
-
120
4
Risers and conductors
To account for the number of conductors and risers that affect the
hydrodynamic loading and how the structure
7
0
-
70
'
s carrying hazard
materials affects its probability of failure.
5
Boat landings
To account for non-designed hydrodynamic loads from boats.
5
0
-
50
6
Grouted piles
To recognize the reduced likelihood of failure if piles are grouted.
3
0
-
30
7
Damaged, missing
and cut members
To account for the effect of damaged, removed or cut members on the
platform
21
0
-
210
'
s likelihood of failure.
8
Splash zone
To consider the platform
s probability of failure due to corroded
members in the splash zone.
'
8
0
-
80
(Continued)
Search WWH ::
Custom Search