Fracture Mechanics Assessment

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Assessment and analysis where critical defect sizes under design loads are identified to determine the crack growth life, i.e. leak or fracture.

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

Source: API RP 17G, Recommended Practice for Completion/Workover Risers, Second Edition, July 2006 (Reaffirmed April 2011). Global Standards

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