<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> This paper presents the methodology of strength verification during load out of the heavy cargo, in this case Arkutun Dagi SE-Topside platform. General methodology of making calculation models and load algorithms has been presented. Paper shows results of verification of global shear forces and bending moments using self-developed algorithms to modify centre of gravity, fill tanks and hydrostatically balance a 3D finite element model with commercial hydrostatic code. The NAPA and ANSYS codes were used to calculate hydrostatic pressures and to apply to 3D-FE models and to carry out strength calculation of barge construction.</p></abstract>

This paper presents the methodology of strength verification during load out of the heavy cargo, in this case Arkutun Dagi SE-Topside platform. General methodology of making calculation models and load algorithms has been presented. Paper shows results of verification of global shear forces and bending moments using self-developed algorithms to modify centre of gravity, fill tanks and hydrostatically balance a 3D finite element model with commercial hydrostatic code. The NAPA and ANSYS codes were used to calculate hydrostatic pressures and to apply to 3D-FE models and to carry out strength calculation of barge construction.

Design Methodology of Strength Verification of Platform During Load Out of the Arkutun Dagi SE-Topside 43.800 MT

The West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin,

Polish Naval Academy Śmidowicza Street 69 81-127 Gdynia,

Polish Maritime Research

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This paper presents the methodology of strength verification during load out of the heavy cargo, in this case Arkutun Dagi SE-Topside platform. General...

Design Methodology of Strength Verification of Platform During Load Out of the Arkutun Dagi SE-Topside 43.800 MT

Published Online: Jan 20, 2017

Page range: 117 - 128

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/pomr-2016-0078

Keywords
Strength verification, transport of offshore structures, load out analysis, ANSYS automation

© 2017

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Design Methodology of Strength Verification of Platform During Load Out of the Arkutun Dagi SE-Topside 43.800 MT

Published Online: Jan 20, 2017

Page range: 117 - 128

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/pomr-2016-0078

KeywordsStrength verification, transport of offshore structures, load out analysis, ANSYS automation

© 2017

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
Strength verification, transport of offshore structures, load out analysis, ANSYS automation