This Energy training course on Modelling and Analysis of Fixed Offshore Structures will thoroughly examine the design and analysis of fixed offshore platforms. It will cover each phase of the modeling process, from initial preparation to the interpretation of results. The main goal is to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of designing and analyzing fixed offshore platforms, including the modeling, linear static in-place analysis, load-out, lifting, and transportation analysis of jackets and topsides.
Key topics covered in this Modelling and Analysis of Fixed Offshore Structures training course include:
- Introduction to SACS software
- Modeling techniques and load formulation
- Linear static in-place analysis with pile foundations
- Loadout analysis
- Lifting analysis
Upon completing the Modelling and Analysis of Fixed Offshore Structures training course, participants will be able to:
- Gain a deep understanding of the modeling and analysis of fixed offshore structures
- Develop advanced skills in modeling fixed offshore platforms
- Perform modeling and analysis tasks with efficiency
- Grasp the concepts, theories, and analytical techniques related to fixed offshore structures
- Model and conduct various analyses of fixed offshore platforms effectively
This Energy training course will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. The daily workshops will be highly interactive and participative. The illustration will depend on actual usage of the software and real-life examples.
In addition, the training course delivery emphasizes the use of group discussions and case studies in order to ensure participants can put the newly learned concepts to use
Organizations will benefit from the following:
- Increased awareness of improved modeling and design practices for fixed offshore structures
- Strengthened organizational capabilities for incorporating modeling and analysis at various stages of projects
- Enhanced project outcomes for fixed offshore structures through simplified yet practical modeling and analysis techniques
- Improved planning and design execution of fixed offshore platforms
Participants in this Modelling and Analysis of Fixed Offshore Structures training course will gain the following:
- Advanced capabilities in modeling and designing fixed offshore structures
- Current knowledge on the modeling and analysis of fixed offshore platforms
- Familiarity with various modeling and analysis techniques and approaches
- Skills to improve the quality across all stages of platform design and construction
- Enhanced expertise in modeling, in-place analysis, load-out, and lifting analysis
This Modelling and Analysis of Fixed Offshore Structure training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals who are interested in learning about offshore structure modelling and but will greatly benefit:
- Structural Engineers
- Construction Engineers
- Steel Fabricators
- Structural Designers
- Graduate and post graduate students
Day One: SACS System New Features & Capabilities – Explaining the System Configuration
- Introduction
- Fixed Platform Nomenclature
- Platform Concepts
- Analysis techniques
- Codes and Standards
- SACS Software Modules
- Module arrangement
- Global Settings
- File naming convention
- Setting up project, run files etc.
- Precede, Data Generator and Editor
Creating a structural model with SACS using the graphical interface and be able to demonstrate the method of creating a new model using the wizard and modelling of structural members.
- Creating the model
- Using Precede and Structural Wizard
- Members
- Wish bones
- Main piles
- Conductor Modeling
- Inputting Material Properties
- Plate Groups
- Local and Global Coordinate Systems
- Defining design parameters
- Joint Connection Design
- Define Beam Offsets
- Define Member Code Check Properties
- Overrides (Member and Group)
Day Two: Structural Modeling for Load Input and Linear Static Analysis Preparation
- Gravity Loads
- Structural Dead Load
- Applied Loads – Joint and Member loads for Surface Loads, Equipment Footprint Loads, Appurtenant Structure Loads, etc.
- Simulation of non-primary structural elements such as anodes, walkways, stairs etc.
- Environmental Loading
- Wind Area Definitions
- Wind Loads
- Wave and Current Loading
- Buoyancy Loads
- Marine growth
- Hydrodynamic Coefficients
- Wave Kinematics and Current Blockage Factor
- Hydrostatic Collapse check
- Preparing for Analysis
- Load Combinations
- Allowable Stress Modification factor
- Unity Check Partition Table
- Code Check &other Analysis options
- Defining Boundary Conditions
- Creating Joint Can Data File
- Joint Check Options
- Joint Can File
Day Three: Linear Static Analysis and Introduction to Pile Soil Interaction File
- Linear Static Analysis and Results
- Codes and Standards
- Analysis and review of results
- Interpretation of List files
- PostVue Files
- Viewing Results in 3D
- Member Unity Checks and Unity Check Plots
- Member Review and Redesign
- Joint Design Review and Redesign
- Data Extraction and Report Preparation
- Pile Soil Foundation
- Introduction of pile foundation for offshore jacket platforms
- Introduction of Pile Soil Interaction (PSI)
- Components of PSI (PY, TZ, QZ)
- Understanding of soil report
- Creation of SACS PSI file
- Visualization of PSI curves using SACS
Day Four: Static Analysis with Non-Linear Pile Foundation and Load Out Analysis
- Static Analysis with non-linear Pile Foundation and Results
- Codes and Standards
- Analysis and review of results
- Interpretation of List files
- PostVue Files
- Viewing Results in 3D
- Pile Unity Checks and Unity Check Plots
- Pile Review and Redesign
- Load Out analysis
- Introduction
- Load out methods
- Design criteria for load out
- Preparation of the model for the load out analysis
- Boundary condition adjustment
- GAP element definition
- Loading and load combination
- Analysis Results
- Codes and Standards
- Analysis and review of results
- Interpretation of List files
- Member Unity Checks and Unity Check Plots
- Joint Design Review and Redesign
- Joint deflection
- Support reaction
Day Five: Lifting Analysis & Transportation Analysis
- Lifting analysis
- Introduction
- Lift weight
- Structural components
- Padeye, slings, and shackle selection
- Preparation of the model for the lifting analysis
- Determination of COG location
- Defining the sling properties and the skew load
- Consideration of COG shift
- Load combination for lifting analysis
- Analysis Results
- Codes and Standards
- Analysis and review of results
- Interpretation of List files
- Member Unity Checks and Unity Check Plots
- Joint Design Review and Redesign
- Maximum sling tension for sling and shackle selection
- Data Extraction and Report Preparation
- Transportation Analysis
- Introduction
- Transportation arrangement and structural components
- Preparation of the model for the transportation analysis
- Simulation of model for transportation condition
- Defining transportation & installation loads
- Tie-down members modelling
- TOW file preparation
- Load combination for transportation analysis
- Perform Transportation Analysis and Results
- Codes and Standards
- Analysis and review of results
- Interpretation of List files
- Member Unity Checks and Unity Check Plots
- Joint Design Review and Redesign
- Data Extraction and Report Preparation
