Multi-objective optimization for maintenance of structures, considering structural deterioration

D. Tolentino, S. E. Ruiz

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Abstract

A multi-objective criterion for making optimal decisions when evaluating ageing structures, taking into account the degradation of mechanical properties and its influence over time on the structural capacity and on the structural demand for a given intensity, is proposed. The set of time intervals for maintenance corresponds to a balance between three objectives: A) structural reliability, b) damage index and c) expected cumulative total cost. Reliability is expressed in terms of the confidence factors as functions of time by means of closed-form mathematical expressions which consider structural deterioration. Damage index is represented by the ratio between the structural capacity and the structural demand. Expected cumulative total cost considers costs of inspection, repair and failure over the time interval. The multi-objective criterion is applied to an offshore "jacket" platform located at Campeche Bay in the Gulf of Mexico.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSafety, Reliability, Risk and Life-Cycle Performance of Structures and Infrastructures - Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability, ICOSSAR 2013
Pages4973-4978
Number of pages6
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event11th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability, ICOSSAR 2013 - New York, NY, United States
Duration: 16 Jun 201320 Jun 2013

Publication series

NameSafety, Reliability, Risk and Life-Cycle Performance of Structures and Infrastructures - Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability, ICOSSAR 2013

Conference

Conference11th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability, ICOSSAR 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew York, NY
Period16/06/1320/06/13

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