The parameters for tubular members of offshore structures are yield stress, strain
hardening, Young’s modulus, residual stresses, section parameters
(diameter and thickness), out of roundness of the section and out
of straightness of the member. Comparing API LRFD and
ISO, the average reduction in combined axial tension and bending
capacity of ISO was observed to be 9%; for axial compression,
bending and pressure, the average reduction in ISO was found to
be 7%; while for combined tension, bending and pressure, the ISO
formulation showed increase of capacities of 10%.
Top 10 richest Malaysians in 2014: Malaysia now boasts a total of eighteen billionaires, up from fourteen a year ago! Let's now take a look at the ten of the richest locals in 2014. As many Malaysians are well aware of, our country is going through a period of lows; our currency, the Ringgit, is weakening, we are experiencing a slowing economy and a lackluster stock market. All these come together to affect those who are earning a regular salary. But all of it is probably nothing more than an extra shrug from the guys on this list – if at all. In fact, some of those on the Forbes’ Malaysia’s Richest Tycoon list (ie the richest Malaysians, as of March 2014) have seen their fortunes increase as well, due to shrewd business decisions (amongst other things) despite economic conditions. Malaysia now boasts a total of eighteen billionaires, up from fourteen a year ago! Let’s now take a look at the ten of the richest locals in 2014. Source: Forbes’ Malaysia’s 50 Richest List Number 10: ...
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