Offshore Structure Platform Design Using Sacs Software
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Offshore Structure Platform Design Using Sacs Software Course
Introduction:
The content of this course will provide a comprehensive examination of the fundamental principles related to various types of offshore structures, including both fixed and floating platforms. Specifically, the course will delve into the applications of these principles in the context of fixed platforms.
Course Objectives:
The overall objective is to provide participants with an understanding of the design and construction of offshore platforms, specifically:
- The theory and process of such design
- The use of current, applicable engineering methods in the design of fixed offshore platforms.
In addition to the traditional lecture delivery, the course delivery emphasizes the use of group discussions and actual design problems in order to ensure participants can put the newly learned concepts to use.
Who Should Attend?
This course was designed specifically for engineers, scientists, and technologists.
Course Outlines:
Offshore Platform Description
- Introduction
- What is a Fixed Offshore Platform?
- Classification of Platforms According to Their Function
- Classification of Platforms According to Their Structural Philosophy
- Description of a Typical Fixed Offshore Platform
- Drilling by Jack-up Units
Major Events in Building a Fixed Offshore Platform:
- Introduction
- Preliminary Phase.
- Design Phase.
- Bidding Phase.
- Construction Phase.
Structural Design
- Introduction
- Operational Considerations.
- Environmental Considerations.
- Fabrication Considerations.
- Loadout Considerations.
- Transportation Considerations.
- Installation Considerations.
- Platform Considerations.
Design loads and Forces
- Introduction
- Wind Conditions.
- Wave Characteristics.
- Astronomical Tides.
- Currents
- Storm Tides
Foundation Design
- Introduction
- Soil Parameters.
- Field Investigation Phase
- Laboratory Phase.
- Ultimate Pile Capacity.
- Axial Load-Displacement Behavior of Piles.
- Lateral Load Analysis of Piles.
- Derivability
- Chapter Six: Structural Analysis
- Introduction
- The objective of Structural Analysis
- Types of Structural Analysis
- Load case for Structural Analysis.
- Tubular Joints Designs