Reducing uncertainty in WEC extreme load estimates via Goodness-of-Fit testing

Structural failure occurs when stress at a specific location exceeds the local material resistance capacity. The methodology developed in this work draws on existing best practices to suggest a novel, practical method to assess the suitability of specific extreme value distributions for the estimation of extreme loads in the design of offshore structures. The proposed method is based on the use of goodness-of-Fit (GoF) tests.