The aim of this Offshore Structure Design, Construction, Inspection, Maintenance, and the Repair training 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 engineering, using case studies to highlight the topics discussed. This training course will illustrate all the information about the 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 structural analysis as the pushover structure analysis. The selection of the proper configuration and layout of the platform; the construction and repair of the mature structure; and the risk-based underwater inspection with up-to-date methodology will be illustrated in this training course.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

·       An understanding of the planning, concept development, design, construction, installation, operation, inspection and maintenance of Offshore Structures

·       An understanding of the design, construction and risk-based maintenance for offshore platforms, specifically, the theory and process of such design

·       The ability to determine new technology for the material of surface and subsurface structures

·       An understanding of the use of current, applicable engineering methods in the design of the fixed offshore platform

·       Familiarity with most updated inspection and maintenance techniques for the offshore structures

·       The skills to know the different types of offshore structures including its advantages and disadvantages and design requirements

·       The capability to recognize the codes of inspection and identify the types of preventive and recommended practices for maintenance in offshore structures

This is an interactive course. There will be open question and answer sessions, regular group exercises and activities, videos, case studies, and presentations on best practice. Participants will have the opportunity to share with the facilitator and other participants on what works well and not so well for them, as well as work on issues from their own organizations. 

• Project / Design / Construction Engineers
• Project Managers from Oil & Gas, Construction, Design and Installation Companies and Regulatory Authorities
• Those who have recently moved into Offshore Structural Engineering
• Those who hold broad responsibilities that include Offshore Structures

Day 1: Introduction to Offshore Structures and Standards

• Types of Offshore Structures with illustrated videos and animations
• Design Parameters, Standards, and Specifications
• General Considerations for Design
• Standard and Special Steels
• Material Selections
• Cost Optimization by Design
• Loads Effects on Offshore Structures

Day 2: Metocean, Wave Loading, and Buoyancy

• Offshore Site Investigations
• Meteorological and Oceanographically Data
• Wave Theories
• Wind and Wave Forces
• Buoyancy and Stability
• Introduction for Subsea Structures Facilities
• New Technology for Material of Surface and Subsurface Structures

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

Day 5: Structural Integrity, Repair, Risk and Reliability

• Inspection of Offshore Structures
• Codes of Inspection
• Inspection Reporting
• Maintenance and Remedy Action
• Types of Preventive Maintenance for Offshore Structures
• Recommended practices for maintenance of Offshore Structures
• Structural Reliability
• Structure Integrity Principles
• Repair Procedure for Damaged Members
• Risk Assessment

·       Course fees: 3600 US$ PER EACH PARTICIPANT

·       10% - For 2 nominations

·       15% - For 3 nominations

·       20% - For 4 nominations

·       25% - For 5 nominations