What is the meaning of Factor of Safety in Level 3?
This is the momentary ratio of hydrodynamic force and lateral resistance at each time history.
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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... -
When does hydrodynamic ramping force apply for Level 3?
Consult section 5.8.4 from the version 4.0 User’s Manual: Ramping force begins at t=0. To simulate slowly built-up dynamic forces... -
What is the general guidance on usage of Level 3?
See excerpt from section 5.3.1 of the version 4.0’s user manual: Preliminary stability analyses should be completed using Level 2... -
Can I use OBS Level 2 or 3 to assess stability of power cables of wind turbines at crossings areas?
No. From the embedment point of view, it is realistic to assume that the cable has zero embedment, but the...