A New Repair And Strengthening Technique For Steel Offshore Structures

Siu Yung Alan Ma, J.R. Williams

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    Abstract

    This paper presents a new low cost repair and strengthening method for steel offshore structures which offers potential savings in three areas: weight, installation and inspection requirements. It outlines the evolution and development of the new patented technique (the â??grouted stud/strap connection? from two existing and proven technologies, namely grouted pi/e-sleeve connections and stud friction welding.

    A testing programme covering static strength and fatigue behaviour of the connection is described which, on satisfactory completion, led to Certifying Authority approval of the new repair/strengthening method and the associated design procedure.

    The above mentioned benefits of the stud/strap technique are quantified in the paper by comparison with currently available grouted repair methods.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationOffshore Technology Conference, Houston, Texas
    Place of PublicationHouston, Texas, USA
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished (VoR) - 3 May 1993

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