K02 - Worked Example - Complex |
 
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K02 - Worked Example - Complex |
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This worked example takes you through all of the stages in performing an analysis with Flexcom. It begins by describing the structure under consideration, and then details the steps in creating the finite element model. It then goes on to work through all the analysis stages, from finding the static configuration in an initial analysis, to creating and running a matrix of dynamic load cases. At each stage, appropriate analysis results are presented. Along the way, Flexcom utilities and tools are described as appropriate.
The example is now presented using the following sub-sections:
•Riser System summarises the hybrid riser system configuration which forms the basis of the worked example.
•Project Structure introduces the concept of a highly project-focused integrated engineering environment
•Model Building describes the model building process, focusing particularly on the lines feature, which essentially provides an automatic mesh creation facility to expedite the model creation process.
•Structural and Hydrodynamic Properties outlines the assignment of structural and hydrodynamic properties to the model.
•Environment and Loading outlines the environment (e.g. ocean depth etc.) and loading (e.g. internal fluid) specification.
•Vessel and RAO Data outlines the vessel definition and the application of vessel RAOs.
•Boundary Conditions outlines the constraints which are applied to the finite element model.
•Initial Static Analysis describes how to perform the initial static analysis, to extract results via Database Postprocessing, and to examine graphical output using the Plotting facility.
•Vessel Offset Analyses describes how to perform restart static vessel offset analyses, and illustrates the use of the keyword parameterisation facility to create load case variations.
•Regular Wave Analyses describes how to perform restart regular wave analyses, how to extract results via Summary Postprocessing, and illustrates the keyword files interdependencies in the project structure.
•Code Checking Post-Processing describes how to use the DNV and API code checking module for code compliance and unity checking.
•Results Collation introduces the Summary Postprocessing Collation facility, and illustrates the assembly of pertinent results across the range of regular wave load cases.
•Video Creation introduces the AVI Studio program, and describes a sample AVI video creation.