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MODULE
FOR
STAAD.Pro
TYPES OF OFFSHORE STRUCTURES
FSO
General
Offshore Load
Dead Loads Generator
Live Loads Module
Environmental Loads
Transportation Loads
Impact Loads
Others
ANALYSIS:
Static
Offshore Load
Dynamic Generator
Random Response Module
Fatigue
DESIGN STANDARDS:
Rules/Regulations from various
Classification Societies such as ABS, DnV,
Lloyds, BV, etc.
Classification Notes/Design
Guidelines/Recommended Practices from
Class (DnVs CN-30.5, RP-C203)
API RP-2A-WSD/API RP-2A-LRFD
Wave
Current Wave Load
Module
Wind
Due to natural phenomena of specific importance:
Earthquake
Snow, Ice
Temperature
TRANSPORTATION LOADS:
Check
with
API/AISC
Check
Fatigue
Life
Redesign
Fatigue Module Report for
of Approval
OLP
OVERVIEW:
Transport
Wave Load Fatigue
Load
Module Module
Module
Wave Theory
Appropriate order of Stream Function
Stokes V
Airy Linear
User defined grid of
Velocities and Stokes V/
Accelerations H
Stream 3
2
gTapp
Applicability
Airy/
Function of H, Tapp Stream Stream 3
Function
and d
d
2
gTapp
Theoretical Background: Sheet 3
Other Factors
Combined Wave/Current Kinematics
Marine Growth
Drag/Inertia Coefficients
Conductor Shielding Factor
t Hard
Growth
D Pipe
Dc
e = k/D
D = Dc + 2t With no Current Profile Stretching
k Wave
CD
Keulegan-Carpenter number, Kc
Relative Surface Roughness, k/D
Current/Wave Velocity Ratio, r Re
Gap Ratio between Cylinder and Drag Coefficients for Circular Cylinders
fixed boundary, H/D
Cm
in STAAD.Pro basic input file
to define whether members are
flooded or buoyant
3) APPURTENANCES should be Gap Ratio, H/D
defined as INACTIVE members in Inertia Coefficients Variation
STAAD.Pro basic input file
Theoretical Background: Sheet 5
CD = Drag Coefficient;
Cm = Inertia/added mass Coefficient
= Water mass density;
Vr = Reference volume/unit length
Vd = Displaced volume/unit length
V = Velocity vector (combined wave and current) normal
to axis
A = Projected area normal to axis/unit length (=D, for
circular cylinder)
Theoretical Background: Sheet 6
Wave Characteristics
Member forces in Local and Global Co-ordinates
Joint Loads due to Dead Weight and Buoyancy
Joint Loads for Appurtenances
Total Base Shear and Overturning Moments (Global
Structural Forces)
Generation of STAAD.Pro Input file (filename_wave.std)
consisting of all load cases including one for buoyancy
load case with basic analysis commands
Input Data Screens: Sheet 1
Job Identification
STAAD.Pro
Model
Input Data Screens: Sheet 2
Wave Load
WaveLoad
Y RY, Yaw
X RX, Roll
Z
DX, Surge
RZ, Pitch
DZ, Sway
X
Y
Center of Rotation
Roll Motion Pitch Motion
Input Data Screens:
Transport Load
Thickness correction
Hot Spot Cyclic Stress Range (ksi)
X
/
X
Number of Cycles
SCFs for Tubular Joints: Sheet 1
SCFs can be calculated at the crown and saddle positions for axial
load, in-plane and out-of-plane bending moments by this module
using either of these options:
. Wordsworth-Smedley
. Lloyds
SCFs for Tubular Joints: Sheet 2
Classification of Joints:
Range of Validity
Example of Joint Classification
SCFs for Tubular Joints: Sheet 3
SCF Equations :
Fatigue Module
Fatigue Module
Stress-Wave
Height Table
Input Data Screens: Sheet 3
Fatigue Module
Joint Details
Table
Input Data Screens: Sheet 4
Fatigue Module
Wordsworth-Smedley
SCF Table
Input Data Screens: Sheet 5
Fatigue Module
Computed
SCF T
Output Data Screens:
EXAMPLE 1: 4 PILE JACKET ANALYSIS
(In-Place)
Basic Data:
Jacket Height = 44.2 m
Water Depth = 30.48 m
Member Sections:
Wave Parameters:
Wave Directions = 0 deg, 45 deg, etc.
1st: Wave Ht. = 3.048 m; Period = 7 secs.
2nd: Wave Ht. = 1.829 m; Period = 5.4 secs.
Initial Pos. = 0 deg., Final Pos. = 360 deg.,
Wave step = 45 deg.
Wave Theory = Airy
Drag & Inertia Co-efficients:
1.5
0.75 15.097 -0.471
0
-0.75 16.985 -0.238
0.00
3.77
7.55
11.32
15.10
18.87
22.65
26.42
30.20
33.97
37.74
-1.5
-2.25 18.872 0
Wave Length, x 20.759 0.238
22.646 0.471
24.533 0.692
WAVE LENGTH = 75.48679
26.42 0.896
WAVE CELERITY = 10.78383 28.308 1.078
30.195 1.233
32.082 1.358
33.969 1.449
35.856 1.505
Typical Output of Member Loads: 37.743 1.524
MEMBER NO = 35
DISTANCE
FROM MEM LOCAL-AXIS GLOBAL-AXIS
START 'x'-DIR 'y'-DIR 'z'-DIR 'X'-DIR 'Y'-DIR 'Z'-DIR
<-------- MEMBER LOADS -------->
0.00 -0.0111 -0.0089 0.0000 -0.0111 -0.0089 0.0000
2.33 -0.0077 -0.0098 0.0000 -0.0077 -0.0098 0.0000
4.66 -0.0039 -0.0103 0.0000 -0.0039 -0.0103 0.0000
7.00 0.0000 -0.0105 0.0000 0.0000 -0.0105 0.0000
Typical Joint Loads:
TOWER DEAD WEIGHT JOINT LOADS
JOINT
NO 'X'-DIR 'Y'-DIR 'Z'-DIR
72 0.000 -2.416 0.000
76 0.000 -2.425 0.000
71 0.000 -23.286 0.000
73 0.000 -3.804 0.000
79 0.000 -2.425 0.000
75 0.000 -2.305 0.000
77 0.000 -2.066 0.000
TOWER BUOYANCY JOINT LOADS
JOINT
NO 'X'-DIR 'Y'-DIR 'Z'-DIR
16 0.000 0.301 0.000
27 0.000 0.301 0.000
13 0.000 8.695 0.000
24 0.000 8.695 0.000
7 0.000 38.847 0.000
12 0.000 10.473 0.000
23 0.000 10.473 0.000
Fx and Mz Fz and Mx
80 1500 80 1500
60 1000 60 1000
40 40
500 500
20 Fx 20 Fz
Mx
Mz
0 0
Fz
Fx
0 Mz 0 Mx
-500 -500
45
90
135
180
225
270
315
360
45
90
0
135
180
225
270
315
360
-20 -20
-40 -1000 -40 -1000
-60 -1500 -60 -1500
Wave Position Wave Position
Note: Other Load cases, any load combinations and analysis commands can be
added manually in this STAAD.Pro Input File
Basic Data for Transportation Module:
Center of Rotation = 0, -34.0, 0 (in m.)
Gravity/Tilt =
Motion Parameters:
Heave (DY) = 6 m and Period = 10.0 secs
Roll (RX) = 20 deg. and Period = 12.0 secs
Combinations: Heave + Roll Starboard (DY + RX)
Heave + Roll Port (DY - RX)
Joint Lumped Weights:
Joint No. Weight (kN)
89 20
90 20
91 30
92 30
Basic Input Screens:
Output: Heave + Roll
LOADING 1 DOF LOADS = +DY +RX Starboard
MEMBER LOADS
*
* INERTIA FORCES DUE TO MEMBER SELF WEIGHT
*
1 TRAP GY -0.331 -0.343 0.000 2.439
1 UNI GZ 0.381 0.000 2.439
2 TRAP GY -0.343 -0.355 0.000 2.438
2 UNI GZ 0.381 0.000 2.438
Note: Other Load cases such as wind loads, preloads and load combinations can
be added manually in this STAAD.Pro Input File
Fatigue Analysis:
A typical Flare Tower mounted on FPSO has been chosen.
Basic Data:
Tower Height 55 m
Member Sections:
25 YR RETURN X, Z 87600
STORM X, Z 52300
100 YR X, Z 35040
RETURN
Vessel Motion:
TYPE DIRECTIONS MAXM
CYCLES/YR
EXTREME X, Z 13075
API RP-2A Code Check:
Critical Joints
5&6
Maxm. CFR
Punching Shear Check:
< 1.0
Joint Data to Calculate SCFs:
Wordsworth-Smedley Concept is used.
Joint 6, Chord 28, Brace 27
Joint Type = K
Angle, A1 = 0.6634 rad
Angle, A2 = 0.0 rad
Angle, A3 = 1.57 rad
Gap = 0.050 m
Brace SCF = 2.5