On self magnetic flux leakage in support of fatigue crack monitoring in ship and offshore structures: A numerical, experimental, and full-scale application study

Menno van der Horst

Research output: ThesisDissertation (TU Delft)

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Abstract

Ship and offshore structures are prone to fatigue damage as they are cyclically
loaded by waves. Therefore, regular inspection is needed in order to confirm adequate structural integrity throughout the entire service life of the structure. Detected fatigue cracks that are too long for safe operation need to be repaired. Detected cracks of acceptable length need to be at least inspected more frequently. These inspections are costly, time consuming, and hazardous, so additional inspections on top of the periodical class approval surveys are to be avoided if possible.
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • Delft University of Technology
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Kaminski, M.L., Supervisor
Thesis sponsors
Award date23 Oct 2018
Print ISBNs978-94-92679-49-9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018

Keywords

  • Fatigue
  • crack monitoring
  • ship and offshore structures
  • Self Magnetic Flux Leakage
  • metal magnetic memory method

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