WP1: Loading parameters and initial stage of structural design
Determination of loading actions on the platform; Initial stage of structural platform design

WP2: Preparation of specimens and experimental set-up, material characterization
Specimen manufacturing (cutting and welding); Preparation of experimental set-up and instrumentation; Material characterization

WP3: High-cycle fatigue experiments
Full-penetration welded joints (different welding techniques, two steel grades); Fillet-welded joints (two steel grades); Testing of welded components in seawater environment (robot weld and HFMI, two steel grades); Fractographic examination of failed specimens

WP4: Low-cycle fatigue experiments
Low-cycle fatigue of full-penetration welded joints (different welding techniques, HSS steel welds); Low-cycle fatigue of fillet-welded joints (two steel grades); Fractographic examination of failed specimens

WP5: Simulations using advanced numerical models
Cohesive zone model simulations (CZM) for high-cycle fatigue; Coupled damage-plasticity model simulations (CDP) for low-cycle fatigue

WP6: Final Design and LCC analysis
Final design of the floating platform; Life Cycle Cost (LCC) analysis

WP7: Dissemination actions
Preparation of paper manuscripts and attendance of conferences; Organization of a dedicated workshop; Dissemination to non-technical audiences

WP8: Project management
Progress meetings; Monitoring and reviewing of deliverables, SIRENES manual and final report