Integrity of offshore structures

Corrosion and fatigue have been the dominant degradation mechanisms in offshore structures, and the combination of the two, known as corrosion fatigue, has amplified effects on structures in harsh marine environments. New types of structure are now being developed for use in harsh and highly dynamic marine environments, particularly for renewable energy applications.

However, they have significantly different structural details and design requirements compared to oil and gas structures, due to the magnitude and frequency of operational and environmental loads acting on the supporting structures. Therefore, there is a need to better understand the extent of corrosion-assisted fatigue crack growth in these structures.

At Tecna ICE we monitor and manage the integrity of onshore and offshore structures through our PIDT Integrity Software, which can be updated simultaneously by several users and guarantees an adequate management of risks and alerts in onshore and offshore infrastructure.