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Sponsored by:
Offshore Technology Research Center
The University of Texas at Austin
and Texas A&M University
This course is a must for professionals seeking understanding of the design and construction of floating platforms. Taught through a combination of lectures and discussion, you will gain a complete understanding of the fundamental design process and modern design practices in this field. Design principles are applied to ensure functionality and safety of various types of floating offshore structures, including tension leg platforms, semi-submersibles and FPSO’s. In addition, the theory and current practical engineering methods in relation to the design and construction of floating platforms will be covered. The final result of this course is real-world knowledge of the complete design process that you can apply immediately in the workplace. Topics Covered - Structural Concept: Design Considerations; Operation, Fabrication and Installation; Function and Safety; Economic and Time Constraints
- Environmental Loads and Motions: Environmental Conditions; Wave Drift Forces and Movements; Wind and Current Loads
- Buoyancy and Stability: Current Codes; Intact and Damage Stability; Recent Code Developments
- Structural Strength: Standards and guidelines; Design Loads; Hull and Deck Design
- Catenary Mooring System: Concepts and Equipment; Design and Operational Requirements; Mooring Forces
- Tension-leg Mooring System: Concepts, Components and Equipment; Design and Operational Requirements; Sea Load and Seismic Effects
- Foundations Conventional Anchors: Gravity, Piles, Suction Achors
- Reliability and Safety Engineering: Reliability Analysis; Risk Analysis
- Semi-submersibles Design: Operational Requirements; Design Parameters; Sizing, Stability Requirements; Seakeeping Motions; Wind, Current and Wave Forces; Station Keeping, Mooring and DP Systems
- Tanker Based FPSOs
Faculty-in-Charge
Dr. Spyros Kinnas. For technical information please contact Dr. Kinnas at kinnas@mail.utexas.edu.
Prerequisites
Attending the companion course, Fundamentals of Offshore Structures, is highly recommended. Previous experience in hydrodynamics, structural analysis, and structural design is expected. Persons without course work (as part of a BS or higher degree) or without some experience on structural design or foundations, should check with the faculty in charge before registering for the course.
View the Class of 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008.
Contact Information
Amanda
Zimmerman
Event Coordinator
Amanda.zimmerman@engr.utexas.edu
(512)
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Course Location
Thompson Conference Center
Room 1.124
2405 Robert Dedman Drive
Austin, Texas 78712
Thompson Conference Center at The University of Texas at Austin |
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Attendance Policy
A 90% attendance rate is required in order to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and certificates of completion.
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Cancellation Policy
A full refund, less a $100.00 processing fee, will be given for all cancellations or transfers if notification is received on or before two weeks prior to the beginning of the course. Refunds will not be given for cancellations received after this date. Substitutions may be made anytime prior to the first day of class. The CLEE programs are subject to cancellation if too few people enroll, in which case a full refund will be given.
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Hotel Information
A block of rooms is available at the rate of $149/night single or double at Austin's historic and world-renowned Driskill Hotel, 604 Brazos. To obtain this rate, please call (512) 391-7039 and be sure to mention that you have a group rate under UT Center for Lifelong Engineering Education. The cut-off date for reservations is April 5, 2009. For more information on the Driskill hotel, please visit: www.driskillhotel.com. Make your reservation today -- don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! For a list of other local hotels, click here.
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