Research Article

Neural Networks Applied to the Wave-Induced Fatigue Analysis of Steel Risers

Table 1

SCR properties.

ParameterValue

External Diameter (m)0.273 (10.7”)
Internal Diameter (m)0.232 (9.13”)
Elasticity Module (kN/m2)2.07E+08
Specific Weight (kN/m3)77.00
Internal Fluid Weight (kN/m3)2.00 (gas)
Top Internal Pressure (MPa)18.00
Soil vertical stiffness (kN/m)1000.00
Riser Top Angle21.67°
Riser Azimuth192.11°