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In Level 3, can factor of safety be used as a Pass/Fail criteria like Level 2?

Currently, no way has been found to use the factor of safety as calculated in Level 3 as a pass/fail criterion like Level 2.

  • Level 2 is able to utilize factor of safety as a Pass/Fail criteria because it’s a realistic but conservative time frame (~0-2 min or the end of simulation).

Since the factor of safety is just an indicator and not a criteria for design, it is recommended for Level 3 calculations to use a pipeline movement criterion to determine minimum Concrete Weight Coating thickness.


Updated on October 6, 2023

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