Offshore structure platform design using SACS software

Chapter One: Offshore Platform Description

1.1 Introduction

1.2 What is a Fixed Offshore Platform?

1.3 Classification of Platforms According to Their Function

1.4 Classification of Platforms According to Their Structural Philosophy

1.5 Description of a Typical Fixed Offshore Platform

1.6 Drilling by Jack-up Units

Chapter Two : Major Events In Building a Fixed Offshore Platform :

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Preliminary Phase.

2.3 Design Phase.

2.4 Bidding Phase.

2.5 Construction Phase.

Chapter Three : Structural Design

3.0 Introduction

3.1 Operational Considerations.

3.2 Environmental Considerations.

3.3 Fabrication Considerations.

3.4 Load out Considerations.

3.5 Transportation Considerations.

3.6 Installation Considerations.

3.7 Platform Considerations.

Chapter Four : Design Loads and Forces

4.0 Introduction

4.1 Wind Conditions.

4.2 Wave Characteristics.

4.3 Astronomical Tides.

4.4 Currents

4.5 Storm Tides

Chapter Five : Foundation Design

5.0 Introduction

5.1 Soil Parameters.

5.2 Field Investigation Phase

5.3 Laboratory Phase.

5.4 Ultimate Pile Capacity.

5.5 Axial Load-Displacement Behavior of Piles.

5.6 Lateral Load Analysis of Piles.

5.7 Derivability

Chapter Six : Structural Analysis

6.0 Introduction

6.1 Objective of Structural Analysis

6.2 Types of Structural Analysis

6.3 Load case for Structural Analysis.

6.4 Tubular Joints Design