Introduction to Offshore Structural Analysis and the Use of SACS
05 – 09 May 2025 | Abu Dhabi | 03 – 07 Nov. 2025 | Dubai | 03 – 07 Nov. 2025 | Abu Dhabi |
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Fundamentals of Offshore Structural Engineering
- Understand the principles of offshore structural design and analysis.
- Identify types of offshore structures:
- Fixed platforms (jackets, gravity-based structures).
- Floating structures (FPSO, semi-submersibles, TLPs).
- Subsea structures (pipelines, risers, templates).
- Learn international design codes and standards (API RP 2A, ISO 19902, DNV-GL, ABS).
2. Introduction to Structural Analysis for Offshore Platforms
- Understand load types and their impact on offshore structures:
- Environmental loads (waves, currents, wind, earthquake, ice).
- Functional loads (equipment weight, live loads, operational forces).
- Accidental loads (collision, explosion, dropped objects).
- Perform static, dynamic, and fatigue analysis for offshore structures.
3. Overview of SACS Software and Its Applications
- Understand SACS capabilities in offshore structural analysis.
- Learn about SACS modules:
- Precede (Modeling Interface).
- Structural Analysis (Linear and Nonlinear).
- Dynamic Response Analysis.
- Fatigue and Ultimate Strength Analysis.
- Load-out and Transportation Analysis.
4. Structural Modeling in SACS
- Develop 3D structural models of offshore platforms using SACS Precede.
- Assign material properties, boundary conditions, and loading scenarios.
- Use joint and member definitions for accurate structural representation.
5. Performing Load Analysis and Simulation in SACS
- Apply wave, wind, and current load definitions in SACS.
- Conduct static and dynamic structural response simulations.
- Perform pile-soil interaction and foundation analysis.
6. Fatigue and Reliability Analysis in Offshore Structures
- Understand fatigue life prediction and stress concentration factors (SCFs).
- Perform fatigue analysis based on spectral and deterministic approaches.
- Ensure compliance with offshore fatigue design standards.
7. Post-Processing, Reporting, and Optimization
- Interpret analysis results using graphical and tabular outputs.
- Generate detailed reports for structural integrity assessment.
- Optimize designs for weight reduction and cost efficiency.
8. Case Studies and Practical Applications
- Analyze real-world offshore structure failures and best practices.
- Participate in hands-on SACS modeling and simulation exercises.
- Develop a simplified offshore platform structural analysis report using SACS.
Target Audience
- Offshore structural engineers
- Naval architects and marine engineers
- Civil and mechanical engineers working in offshore industries
- Oil & gas professionals involved in platform design and maintenance
- Researchers and graduate students in offshore engineering