The first step of the basic design appraisal will be the reviewing of the following:
- Design theories, computer programs used by the designer
- Basic design parameters, e.g. drag, lift and inertia coefficients.
Foundations
The results of these site investigations will be reviewed and the consequences for
the foundation design will be assessed independently.
Environmental Data
The environmental conditions including their long term distribution used by the
design engineer, will be reviewed and compared with data independently derived
by GL.
- Wind, Waves, Current, Tides, Surges
A critical evaluation of these environmental data at the specific site locations has
to be performed with due regard to the following design aspects:
- Design wave heights to be used for deterministic or semi probable structure
design (e.g. 100 year wave height)
- Wave state to be used for the fatigue investigation
- Design wind, wave and current conditions during sea transports
- Limiting environmental conditions during installation phases.
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- Meteorological Data
- Design Loads
Environmental loads derived from the environmental conditions for the design life
of the platforms and other structures as well as all operational aspects will be
critically reviewed. This includes loads such as:
- Dead and life loads
- Hook load
- Impact loads on decks, helideck, boat landings and bumpers.
Check of Design
will be reviewed and approved. The major activities to perform this task will be as
follows:
For static analyses a series of critical load conditions will be compiled from
design parameters. Evaluation of the results (deflections, stresses, pile
loads, etc.) will be performed automatically with GL's offshore program
package. Additionally, however, all critical areas of the structures, e.g.
complex nodes, batter point, conductor framing, appurtenances, will be
assessed individually. The pile installation will be checked by independent
calculations in connection with load-out and installation.
Fatigue Behaviour
For complex joints not covered by proven empirical methods detailed F.E.
models may be required.
Dynamic Behaviour
The integrated F.E. models will be used to check the dynamic behaviour of
the structure with regard to possible resonance with excitation due to wind,
waves, current or equipment (e.g. compressors).
Foundation Design
Based on the findings of the structural analysis the foundation design will
be reviewed and analysed.
• Mudmat design
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• Sleepers
• Valve pits
• Road crossings
• Pipe racks
• Vent stacks
• Quay walls
Basically the following items will be checked within the work scope.
Additional items may have to be checked depending on the typical
characteristics of the structures.
Jacket
• Transition pieces
• Boatlanding
• Bumpers
• Walkways
• Anode supports
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• Mudmat design
• Pile make-up
Topside Structures
• Handrails/ladders
• Joint details
Drawing Approval
Based on the results of the global and detail design checks the structural
drawings (issued for approval) will be reviewed under specific
consideration of the following:
• Fabrication
Static Analysis
Activity Methods
Load generation
Dead and live loads:
Distributed and discrete permanent and live loads according to actual
distributions taking account of correct centre of gravity.
Pre-processing data generation program
Wave loads
Calculation of modal forces to represent wave and buoyancy loads on
structure for design waves.
Automatic load generation program using different wave theories (e.g. airy,
stokes 5th order, stream-function, etc.)
Wind loads
Calculation of modal forces to represent wind loads on all exposed areas of
structure
Automatic load generation program accounting of actual shape, coefficient
mass distribution and translatory and rotatory acceleration components.
Lifting Analysis
The launch/lift procedures will be reviewed and checked with respect to:
• Sequence of operations
• Weather limits
• Ballasting sequence
• Strength of jackets
• Level/survey
• Weather limits
• Ballasting sequence
Owners Representative
Our Owner's Representative Service provides supervision for the design,
construction and commissioning of seagoing vessels.
GLO 's engineers will act as inspector/engineer on behalf of the owner through all
stages - from concept design up to test & trials - of the project. It is our aim to
ensure that the new-building project is completed according to the specified level
of
quality
safety and
availability
By design reviews, inspection and testing our engineers will ensure that the
construction complies with the owner's specification and applicable international
codes and standards.
By using GLO you will receive a high quality standard for your installation,
Remuneration either on daily or monthly basis
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Transportation
A tow-out release certificate will be issued after inspection by GL Surveyors of all
loaded components and their sea fastenings and approval of transportation
documentation with respect to:
sea-fastening
strength analysis for structure and vessel during transport
Weather limitations
Details of obstacles and water depths along the route from the load-out site
to open water, including tidal information
Contingency plans in the event of equipment breakdown, mooring line
failure, etc.
Review of certificates for vessels, equipment (strings, shackles, cranes
etc.)
Warranty Survey
Germanischer Lloyd has been performing a wide range of services in this field for
a long time, covering surveys limited to certain aspects of the vessel or the object
to be transported, as well as transports comprising the whole tow, including the
towing gear and the tug and advice during the voyage.
Germanischer Lloyd has in the past e.g. been frequently recommended warranty
surveys of marine operations by:
Contact:
Mr. Ulrich Hachmann
Structure and Offshore Installations
Phone: +49 (0)40 36149 267
Fax: +49 (0)40 36149 1706
Email: ulrich.hachmann@gl-group.com