Offshore Structures Design, Construction, Inspection, Maintenance & Repair

The aim of this course is to provide the participants with a complete and up-to-date overview of offshore structures engineering in general and steel jackets in particular. It will give a picture of the work of ocean and structural design engineers, using case studies to highlight the topics discussed. This course will illustrated all information about fixed offshore structure platform.

The basic design and loads that affect the offshore structure platform will be discussed in detail with the up to date method of structure analysis as the pushover structure analysis. The selection of the proper configuration and layout of the platform will be illustrated. The construction and repair of the mature structure will be discussed in this course. The risk based under water inspection with up to date methodology will be presented in this course.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, the delegates will be able to:

• Have a great understanding of the planning, concept development, design, construction, installation, operation, inspection and maintenance of Offshore Structures
• Provide participants with an understanding of the design, construction and risk based maintenance for offshore platforms, specifically, the theory and process of such design
• Understand the use of current, applicable engineering methods in the design of fixed offshore platform
• Familiarize with most updated inspection and maintenance techniques for the offshore structures
• Know the different types of offshore structures including its advantages and disadvantages & design requirements

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for Senior Engineers, project engineers, design engineers, construction engineers and project managers from oil & gas companies, construction companies, design and installation companies and regulatory authorities. Also, those newly qualified, have recently moved into offshore structural engineering or hold broad responsibilities that include offshore structures.

Course Outline

Day 1
Introduction to Offshore Structures & Standards

• Types of Offshore Structures
• Design Parameters, Standards & Specifications
• General Considerations for Design
• Standard & Special Steels
• Loads Effects on Offshore Structures

Day 2
Metocean, Wave Loading and Buoyancy

• Offshore Site Investigations
• Meteorological & Oceanographically Data
• Wave Theories
• Wind & Wave Forces
• Buoyancy and Stability

Day 3
Geotechnics, Piles and Structural Analysis

• Geotechnical Engineering for Offshore Structures
• Offshore Pile Design
• Design of Axially Loaded Piles
• Design of Laterally Loaded Piles
• Design by Computer (SACS, SESAM, etc.)
• Topsides and Jacket Designs
• Optimum Platform Configurations

Day 4
Detailed Design and Specialized Analysis

• Design of Tubular Members & Tubular Joints
• Welding & Weld Design
• Concepts of Dynamic Analysis
• Spectral Analysis
• Fatigue Design – Deterministic & Spectral
• Earthquake & Seismic Analysis
• Load Out, Transportation & Installation
• Marine Operations

Day 5
Structural Integrity, Repair, Risk and Reliability

• Pushover Analysis
• Structural Reliability
• Structure Integrity Principles
• Repair Procedure for Damaged Members
• Risk Assessment

Course Methodology

A variety of methodologies will be used during the course that includes:

• (30%) Based on Case Studies
• (30%) Techniques
• (30%) Role Play
• (10%) Concepts
• Pre-test and Post-test
• Variety of Learning Methods
• Lectures
• Case Studies and Self Questionaires
• Group Work
• Discussion
• Presentation

Course Fees

This rate includes participant’s manual, Hand-Outs, buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning & afternoon of each day.

Course Timings

Daily Course Timings
08:00 - 08:20 Morning Coffee / Tea
08:20 - 10:00 First Session
10:00 - 10:20 Coffee / Tea / Snacks
10:20 - 12:20 Second Session
12:20 - 13:30 Lunch Break & Prayer Break
13:30 - 15:00 Last Session