(i) Analysis of other failure mechanisms: Although fracture and
fatigue are the key mechanisms in these types of structures,
there are other processes or situations (SCC, Local Thin Areas,
buckling . . . ) that may be affected by the initial defects
generated in the construction of the towers. If so, specific
analysis would be required [1].
(j) Sensitivity analysis: Given that some of the inputs considered
in the analysis (loads, stresses, fracture toughness . . . ) are not
deterministic, sensitivity analyses may be required in order to
check how the variations in the inputs considered affect the
result obtained.