• Nonlinear analysis of a space frame subjected to loading from dropped objects 

      Singelstad, Anne Kathrine Vaagsnes (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2009, Master thesis, 2009)
      There is always a risk of an object being dropped during offshore lifting operations. Any underlying structure or equipment might be severely damaged, and in worst case, lives might be lost. Consequently, structures which ...
    • Numerical study on structural responses of gravity-based fish cages 

      Sim, Jaesub (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMBM/2020;, Master thesis, 2020)
      The location of a fish farm is moving towards more exposed locations due to spatial and environmental concerns. As the fish farm moves to open seas, the structure of the fish farm would undergo increased environmental loads ...
    • Offshore hook-up project management 

      Kvalvaag, Renathe (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2014;, Master thesis, 2014-05-28)
      There is a lot going on offshore at the Norwegian Sector these days. Especially on the Ekofisk field, this is one of the oldest and most important fields in the North Sea. Ekofisk 2/4 Lima (EKOL) is the newest addition ...
    • Optimization of hydroturbine design using CFD 

      Innvær, Eivind (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMBM/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-07-14)
      In this thesis, research on the possibility of increasing the efficiency and torque generated by a turbine is done. The turbine is driven by a flow that is pumped through pipelines by utilizing the kinetic energy of the ...
    • Optimization of wiresheave 

      Løland, Morten Ljosland (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2014;, Master thesis, 2014-06-06)
      The objective of this thesis is to optimize a 72” (1828,8 mm) wire sheave with respect to weight and rotational inertia. The sheaves are used as pulleys on derrick structures. Seven different design concepts were designed ...
    • Pålitelighetsutfordringer ved aldrende bruer 

      Tøsti, Iver (Master thesis, 2014-06-16)
      Oppgaven her er delt inne i tre deler som er potensielle problemer for aldrende konstruksjoner. Disse er: - Kapasitets- og pålitelighets-analyse - Utmatting - Tilstandskontroll og tidsavhengige skademekanismer Det er ...
    • Piping and structural interaction 

      Tveit, Siv-Anni (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06-15)
      Structural and piping stress analyses are generally conducted separately in most of the situations. A pipe stress analysis is performed based on loads caused by pressure, temperature variations, weight of the pipe (with ...
    • Pozzolaner i høyfast betong 

      Simonsson, Jesper Bruneau (Master thesis, 2014-06-12)
      Fastheten styres av temperatur og egenskapene i bindemiddelet. Ved å kombinere sement og pozzolaner er det mulig å få en relativ lav varmeutvikling i betongen. Det er gjennomført totalt syv betongblandinger med ...
    • Present and future technical integrity management practices for integrated operations 

      Erstad, Christian (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2011;, Master thesis, 2011)
      The first part of this thesis will map the requirements and best practices for performing criticality classification, maintenance and inspection analyses leading to the establishment of preventive maintenance and inspection ...
    • Remaining capacity of deteriorated I-section structural steel members 

      Yared, Ermias (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMBM/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06)
      Abstract Steel have many design and functional advantages as a material in the construction process and in structures in use. However, deterioration of steel e.g. due to corrosion is one of the drawbacks for steel ...
    • Slipforming - Materials effect on friction 

      Busterud, Jørgen Thomasgaard (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-06-15)
      Slipforming is a construction method for concrete and it is especially suited for tall constructions with simple geometry. This method have occasionally caused lifting cracks and other surface damages, due to the friction ...
    • Spenningsbilde i konstruksjonsdetalj 

      Wæge, Marius (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2010;, Master thesis, 2010)
      Denne masteroppgaven vil representere analyser av spenningskonsentrasjoner i to spesifikke sveiste konstruksjonsdetaljer med hovedhensyn på utmattingsproblematikken. Det ene detaljen som det er gjennomført parameteranalyser ...
    • Stainless steel: Recovery of properties after exposure to detrimental phases 

      Skaare, Andreas (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06-12)
      High alloyed stainless steel provides a desirable combination of corrosion resistance and mechanical properties, being a preferred material when ductility, overall strength and resistance to harsh environments are required. ...
    • Structural robustness and earthquake resistant design 

      Berbic, Salmir (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06-15)
      The subject of the thesis is evaluation of possible modification of the structures dynamic characteristics, within the context of increasing its level of robustness and resistance to earthquake actions. The idea and suggested ...
    • Studies in damage detection using flexibility method 

      Andersen, Jan Terje (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2012;, Master thesis, 2012)
      Structural health monitoring (SHM) is a way of implementing a system that can monitor, and provide data to help engineers secure the integrity of different structures like civil infrastructure, bridges, offshore structures ...
    • Study of production tolerances' effect on capacities with regards to EN-1999 

      Kristensen, Torstein (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-06-14)
      The goal of this thesis was to investigate the effect that production tolerances has on the strength capacities of a beam or column. The out-of-straightness imperfection on a pinned column, and its effect on the flexural ...
    • Suggested design for transport and installation of offshore wind turbines 

      Myhre, André (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2011;, Master thesis, 2011)
      The state of the art today of transporting and installing offshore wind turbines is a costly endeavor, therefore, it is needed with new designs to reduce the time and cost of such operations. A new design has been presented ...
    • Tilstandsvurdering av gammel stålbjelkebru og dimensjonering av ny betongbru 

      Aaberg, Kjell Alfred (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMBM/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06)
      Oppgaven omhandler inspeksjon, bruklassifisering og tilstandsvurdering av Husmo bru. I tillegg tar oppgaven for seg dimensjonering av en ny betongbru. I Norge er det kommunene som har ansvaret for drift og vedlikehold ...
    • Utilization of synthetic diamonds for cutting purposes in explosive atmospheres 

      Moldesæther, Ole Vegar (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2011;, Master thesis, 2011)
      Modifications in the process industry are quite common. For many of these modifications cutting of existing equipment and structure will be a central activity. The abrasive diamond wire cutting technology is adopted from ...
    • VELOMOBILE: redefined 

      Sørensen, Per Hassel (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2014;, Master thesis, 2014-06-16)
      Greenhouse gas emissions from production and use of personal motorized transport must be kept to a minimum to avoid dangerous climate change. More sustainable options must be found. Bicycles can be used for most local ...