Definition(s)
Resistance
Mechanical property of a component, a cross-section, or a member of the structure, e.g. bending resistance, local buckling resistance.
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
Resistance
Capacity of a structure, a component or a cross-section of a component to withstand action effects without exceeding a limit state. NOTE This definition is at variance with that specified in ISO 19900:2002.
Source: ISO 19901-7:2013, Petroleum and natural gas industries – Specific requirements for offshore structures – Part 7: Stationkeeping systems for floating offshore structures and mobile offshore units. Global Standards
Resistance
capacity of a component, or a cross-section of a component, to withstand action effects without failure
Source: ISO 19900:2013, Petroleum and natural gas industries – General requirements for offshore structures. Global Standards