COURSE OVERVIEW OE170
Offshore Structural Analysis Computer System (SACS)

Course Title
Offshore Structural Analysis Computer System (SACS)

Course Date/Venue
February 15-19, 2009/ Diamond Meeting Room, Kings Gate Hotel, Abu Dhabi , UAE

Course Reference
OE170

Course Duration/Credits
Five days/3.0 CEUs

Course Objectives
Upon the successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:-

•  Have a good background of the Offshore Structural Analysis Computer System (SACS) including its benefits in the industry

•  Become familiar with offshore platforms and nomenclature and be able to emphasize their role in SACS

•  Determine the system capabilities and new features of SACS and be able to explain its system configuration

•  Analyze SACS using the graphical interface and be able to demonstrate the method of creating the model using wizard

•  Learn the process of defining geometry and be able to know how to identify material properties

•  Understand user-defined loading and be able to illustrate the environmental loading of wave, wind, etc

•  Know the API RP-2A 20 th /21 st edition considerations and be able to analyze the hydrostatic & hydrodynamic properties

•  Describe load combinations modeling and be able to gain knowledge on code check parameters

•  Identify the analysis options for SACS and be able to acquire knowledge on modeling & generating API RP-2A 20 th soils

•  Learn how to generate soil data & capacity curve plots and create jointcan input file

•  Execute the linear static analysis and be able to conduct beam, finite element and tubular connection punching check

•  Understand how to review results and to redesign interactively and learn the process of viewing soil graphs & plotting results

•  Demonstrate the method of checking the SACS model onscreen and be able to examine the SACS output

•  Know modeling piles, risers & appurtenances and explain the process of checking the SACS model & entering the correct Ky/Kz or Ly/Lz properties for primary structural members

•  Provide alternative ways of entering soil data in PSI

Training Methodology
This interactive training course includes the following training methodologies as a percentage of total tuition hours:-

50% Lectures
30% Workshops, Group Work & Practical Exercises
20% Videos & Software

Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for Offshore Structural, Mechanical and Civil Engineers and designers.

Course Certificate
Haward Technology certificates will be issued to all attendees who attend 75% of the course as a minimum.

Course Accreditation
Haward Technology's courses/workshops/seminars meet the professional certification and continuing education requirements for participants seeking Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in accordance with the rules & regulations of the International Association for Continuing Education & Training (IACET). IACET is an international authority that evaluates programs according to strict, research-based criteria and guidelines. The CEU is an internationally accepted uniform unit of measurement in qualified courses of continuing education.

Haward Technology has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500 , McLean , VA 22102 , USA . In obtaining this approval, Haward Technology has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard which are widely recognized as standards of good practice internationally. As a result of our Authorized Provider membership status, Haward Technology is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard .

Haward Technology Middle East will award 3.0 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for participants who completed the total tuition hours of this program. One CEU is equivalent to ten Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or ten contact hours of the participation in and completion of Haward Technology programs. A permanent record of a participant's involvement and awarding of CEU will be maintained by Haward Technology. Haward Technology will provide a copy of the participant's CEU Transcript of Records upon request.

Course Fee
US $ 3,750 per Delegate. This rate includes Participant's Pack (Folder, Manual, Hand-outs, etc.), buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, m orning and afternoon of each day.

Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the course fees. However, any accommodation required can be arranged by Haward Technology at the time of booking.

Course Instructor
Mr. Luis Manuel MSc , BSc , PE ( USA )... More

Course Coordinator
Cathy Salonoy, Tel: +971-2-44 88 301, Fax: +971-2-44 88 302, Email: cathy@haward.org