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Inplace Analysis Guide

The Inplace Analysis Guide outlines a framework for evaluating the structural integrity of fixed offshore structures under various loads. It details objectives, required inputs, load combinations, analysis methodologies, checks performed, and software tools used. The guide emphasizes the importance of ensuring structural safety and compliance with relevant codes throughout the structure's design life.

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Inplace Analysis Guide

The Inplace Analysis Guide outlines a framework for evaluating the structural integrity of fixed offshore structures under various loads. It details objectives, required inputs, load combinations, analysis methodologies, checks performed, and software tools used. The guide emphasizes the importance of ensuring structural safety and compliance with relevant codes throughout the structure's design life.

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INPLACE ANALYSIS GUIDE

1. Introduction

Inplace analysis evaluates the structural integrity of fixed offshore structures under operational and

extreme environmental loads. This document provides a framework for performing inplace analysis.

2. Objectives

- Verify structural capacity under operating and survival conditions.

- Check code compliance (e.g., ULS, ALS, FLS).

3. Inputs Required

- Structural geometry and material properties.

- Environmental data: waves, wind, current.

- Loading scenarios: dead load, live load, equipment, thermal, etc.

4. Load Combinations

- Based on DNVGL-RP-C203, API RP 2A, or ISO 19902.

- Include accidental loads (boat impact, dropped objects) if applicable.

5. Analysis Methodology

- Linear static and dynamic analysis.

- P-Delta effects and non-linearities for slender structures.

- Modal and spectral analysis for dynamic response.

6. Checks Performed

- Utilization ratios for members and joints.

- Fatigue damage calculation (FLS).


- Push-over for collapse analysis (ALS).

7. Software Tools

- SACS, SESAM, USFOS, Abaqus, or ANSYS.

8. Documentation

- Assumptions and inputs

- Analysis results and utilization ratios

- Compliance summary

9. Conclusion

Inplace analysis ensures structural safety and serviceability under all expected load conditions

during the structure's design life.

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