5th Computational Methods and Ocean Technology (COTech 2026)

Session

Structural Safety, Integrity Management and Life Extension

CT04

Not scheduled

KE E-102 (University of Stavanger, Norway)

72. Development of safe structures and robust materials in the Norwegian petroleum industry

Dr Inge Lotsberg (DNV), Dr Mons Hauge (Equinor)

Paper Contribution

What are safe structures? This article is presenting how (and why) important knowledge about structural steel was developed through the early oil and gas projects on the Norwegian continental shelf, about the work to develop common standards, about where we stand today and the way forward, relevant for our industry as well as renewables.
Major accidents and incidents in the 1970’s and 80’s...

23. Reusable Energy Dissipation Device for Offshore Structures and Bridges

Bjørn-Martin Staavi (universitet i stavanger)

Paper Contribution

This abstract presents further development and evaluation of a novel reusable passive energy dissipation system designed to protect bridge piers and offshore structures from ship collisions. Growing maritime traffic, increasing vessel sizes, and recent bridge allision incidents have highlighted the need for more effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient protection systems. Existing solutions,...