Section 5 Structural strengthening and repairs
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Clasifications Register Guidance Information - Guidance Notes for Life Extension of Fixed Jacket Structures, March 2022 - Chapter 1 Guidance for Life Extension Requirements - Section 5 Structural strengthening and repairs

Section 5 Structural strengthening and repairs

Parent topic: Chapter 1 Guidance for Life Extension Requirements

5.1 Structural strengthening and repair methods

5.1.1 The following strengthening and repair techniques can be considered for an offshore structure as a mitigation plan for structural defects:
  • Weld grinding;
  • Member replacing;
  • Underwater welding;
  • Member grouting;
  • Member or joint clamping;
  • Marine growth removal;
  • Anode replacement;
  • Scour backfill or additional scour protection.

5.1.2 Where repairs are not practical then structural online monitoring systems could be utilised to continuously monitor for changes in integrity of the structures.

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