A COMPARISON OF THE SURFACE EXTRAPOLATION AND BATTELLE STRUCTURAL STRESS METHODOLOGIES AS APPLIED TO A SPECTRAL FATIGUE ANALYSIS OF A REPRESENTATIVE FPSO STRUCTURAL DETAIL

摘要

A spectral fatigue analysis using both the surface extrapolation and Battelle structural stress methodologies has been performed on a side shell connection detail typical of a representative FPSO or tanker vessel. This marks the first time the Battelle method has been adapted to spectral fatigue and details of the implementation are presented for narrow banded applications. Fatigue damage at the toe along a number of weld lines is computed for a variety of surface extrapolation strategies and Battelle method options. Results are reported and compared. Recommendations regarding the application of the Battelle method to spectral fatigue are made.