... produced sound weld repair and satisfactory joints between cast and plate steel. INTRODUCTION The structural integrity of an offshore platform is predominantly dependent upon the performance of its welded joints. The presence of high stress concentrations and unavoidable weld defects in conventionally...

... parts of an Offshore Installation. The initial problem concerned the rejection on the basis of visual appearance of one in a large order of castings, at a late stage in the procurement cycle. Further investigation revealed unauthorised and undeclared weld repairs on this and other castings. Subsequently...