Fatigue Limit States

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The fatigue limit state (FLS) addresses the cumulative effects of cyclic loading.

Source: API Standard 2RD, Dynamic Risers for Floating Production Systems, Second Edition, September 2013. Global Standards

Related to the possibility of failure due to the effect of cyclic loading.

Source: Offshore Standard DNV-OS-C101, Design of Offshore Steel Structures, General (LRFD Method, Det Norske Veritas, April 2011. Global Standards

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