| Feature | NORSOK N-003 | ISO/API | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Mandatory 100mm thickness | Often lower or site-specific | | Wave Theory | Requires higher-order theories (Stokes 5) | Allows linear (Airy) in some cases | | Fatigue Safety Factor | Higher (typically 3 for non-inspectable joints) | Lower (typically 2) | | Accidental Impact | Explicit 11 MJ collision energy | Often defined by risk assessment |
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