Efficient offshore structural response prediction through joint sea state distribution and simulation-based response surfaces

Key Points

• This research aims to create an efficient predictive model for offshore structural responses under varying sea states.
• Developed a kernel model for joint wave height and period interactions.
• Utilized KL divergence for model evaluation and validation.
• Constructed a response surface to analyze structural bending moments.
• Established a probabilistic framework for assessing structural fatigue and reliability.
• Demonstrated effective prediction of bending moments under diverse sea conditions.