COURSE OVERVIEW:

The Foundation Modelling Skills for Offshore Structures course is a technical engineering program focused on the critical soil-structure interface of maritime assets. This course examines the advanced numerical techniques required to model the behavior of piles, suction caissons, and shallow foundations under the extreme cyclic loading of the offshore environment. It provides an essential foundation in the transition from geotechnical site data to sophisticated finite element and P-Y models used in structural design.

The scope of this training involves a detailed analysis of axial and lateral soil-structure interaction, focusing on the nonlinear behavior of marine soils. Participants will explore the mechanics of pile driving, the development of skin friction, and the impact of scour on foundation stability. The program emphasizes the use of specialized software to simulate the response of offshore foundations to wave-induced fatigue and extreme storm events, ensuring that the structural integrity is maintained throughout the design life.

Coverage includes the interpretation of CPT (Cone Penetration Test) data and laboratory soil testing results for inclusion in numerical models. The course addresses the unique challenges of modelling foundations for offshore wind turbines, jackets, and subsea templates. By combining geotechnical theory with modern computational tools, this course equips engineers with the expertise to design optimized foundations that balance technical safety with the high costs of offshore installation.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1. Identify different types of offshore foundations and their selection criteria.
2. Interpret geotechnical survey data for use in numerical modelling.
3. Develop nonlinear P-Y, T-Z, and Q-Z curves for soil-pile interaction.
4. Model the axial capacity of driven piles and suction caissons.
5. Analyze the lateral response of foundations under wave and wind loading.
6. Perform cyclic loading analysis for offshore wind turbine foundations.
7. Utilize Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for complex soil-structure interfaces.
8. Evaluate the impact of "Pile-Soil-Pile" interaction in cluster groups.
9. Assess the risk of scour and its impact on foundation stiffness.
10. Model the installation process, including pile driving and suction pressure.
11. Predict the long-term settlement and tilt of offshore structures.
12. Verify model accuracy against field data and back-analysis.
13. Design foundation templates for subsea manifolds and equipment.

TARGET AUDIENCE:  

Geotechnical Engineers, Offshore Structural Engineers, Civil Engineers, Subsea Project Engineers, and Integrity Managers.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.