Suppose an offshore platform is designed against the 200-yr wave (i.e., a wave height corresponding to a return period of 200yr), but it is only intended to operate for 30 years. What is the probability that it will be subjected to waves exceeding its design value during the 1st year of operation?

Suppose an offshore platform is designed against the 200-yr wave (i.e., a wave height corresponding to a return period of 200yr), but it is only intended to operate for 30 years. What is the probability that it will be subjected to waves exceeding its design value during the 1st year of operation?

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