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RELEASE 5
USERS MANUAL
ENGINEERING DYNAMICS, INC.
2113 38TH STREET
KENNER, LOUISIANA 70065
U.S.A.
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Copyright 1998 by
ENGINEERING DYNAMICS, INC.
Printed in U.S.A.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1-1 .......................................................................................................................
1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1-1 ...............................................................................................
1.2 PROGRAM OVERVIEW 1-1 ....................................................................................................
1.2.1 System Configuration 1-1 ..................................................................................................
2.0 GETTING STARTED 2-1 .................................................................................................................
2.1 BEGINNING A MODELING SESSION 2-1 .............................................................................
2.2 GENERATING A JACKET STRUCTURE 2-1 .........................................................................
2.2.1 Jacket Information 2-1 .......................................................................................................
2.2.2 Non-grouted Structures 2-2 ...............................................................................................
2.2.3 Grouted Structures 2-2 .......................................................................................................
2.2.4 Pile Stubs 2-2 .....................................................................................................................
2.2.5 Conductors 2-2 ...................................................................................................................
2.2.6 Specifying Leg Data 2-3 ....................................................................................................
2.2.7 Parallel Bracing Layout 2-5 ...............................................................................................
2.3 DEFAULT GROUP NAMES 2-5 ...............................................................................................
2.4 UNDO AND REDO 2-6 .............................................................................................................
2.5 EXITING THE MODELING SESSION 2-6 ..............................................................................
3.0 FILE FEATURES 3-1 .......................................................................................................................
3.1 NEW 3-1 .....................................................................................................................................
3.2 OPEN 3-1 ....................................................................................................................................
3.3 SAVE 3-1 ....................................................................................................................................
3.4 SAVE AS 3-2 ..............................................................................................................................
3.5 SAVE NPF AS 3-2 ......................................................................................................................
3.6 SETTINGS 3-2 ............................................................................................................................
3.7 PLOT 3-2 .....................................................................................................................................
3.7.1 Title 3-3 .............................................................................................................................
3.7.2 Screen 3-3 ..........................................................................................................................
3.7.3 Full Set 3-3 ........................................................................................................................
3.7.4 Faces 3-3 ............................................................................................................................
3.7.5 Plans 3-3 ............................................................................................................................
3.7.6 Views 3-3 ...........................................................................................................................
3.7.7 Select Views 3-3 ................................................................................................................
3.8 PAGE SETUP 3-3 .......................................................................................................................
3.9 EXPORT 3-3 ...............................................................................................................................
3.9.1 Windows Clipboard 3-4 .....................................................................................................
3.9.2 Neutral Picture File 3-4 .....................................................................................................
3.9.3 DXF 3-4 .............................................................................................................................
3.9.4 Windows Metafile 3-4 .......................................................................................................
3.10 EXIT 3-4 ...................................................................................................................................
4.0 DISPLAY FEATURES 4-1 ...............................................................................................................
4.1 ACTIVE/ISOMETRIC 4-1 .........................................................................................................
4.2 FACE 4-1 ....................................................................................................................................
4.3 PLAN 4-1 ....................................................................................................................................
4.4 PLANE 4-2 ..................................................................................................................................
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4.4.1 3 Joints 4-2 .........................................................................................................................
4.4.2 XY Plane 4-2 .....................................................................................................................
4.4.3 XZ Plane 4-2 ......................................................................................................................
4.4.4 YZ Plane 4-2 ......................................................................................................................
4.4.5 XY Volume 4-2 .................................................................................................................
4.4.6 XZ Volume 4-2 ..................................................................................................................
4.4.7 YZ Volume 4-3 ..................................................................................................................
4.4.8 Reset Volumes 4-3 .............................................................................................................
4.5 SELECT 4-3 ................................................................................................................................
4.6 RESET SELECT 4-4 ...................................................................................................................
4.7 LABELING 4-4 ...........................................................................................................................
4.7.1 Joints 4-4 ............................................................................................................................
4.7.2 Members 4-5 ......................................................................................................................
4.7.3 Plates 4-6 ...........................................................................................................................
4.7.4 Shell 4-7 .............................................................................................................................
4.7.5 Load 4-8 .............................................................................................................................
4.7.6 Special 4-9 .........................................................................................................................
4.8 LOAD DIAGRAM 4-10 ...............................................................................................................
4.9 ROTATE 4-11 ...............................................................................................................................
4.10 2 LINE 4-11 ................................................................................................................................
4.11 SHOW IN 3-D 4-12 ....................................................................................................................
4.12 ZOOM BOX 4-12 .......................................................................................................................
4.12.1 Zoom Display 4-12 ............................................................................................................
4.12.2 Delete Joints 4-12 ..............................................................................................................
4.12.3 Delete Elements 4-12 .........................................................................................................
4.12.4 Delete Members 4-12 ........................................................................................................
4.12.5 Delete Plates 4-12 ..............................................................................................................
4.12.6 Increment Joints 4-12 ........................................................................................................
4.12.7 Translate/Rotate 4-12 .........................................................................................................
4.12.7.1 General 4-13 .............................................................................................................
4.12.7.2 Mirror Image 4-14 ....................................................................................................
4.12.7.3 About a Line 4-16 ....................................................................................................
4.12.8 Joint Design 4-16 ...............................................................................................................
4.13 UNZOOM 4-16 ...........................................................................................................................
4.14 VIEW 4-16 ..................................................................................................................................
4.14.1 Select 4-17 .........................................................................................................................
4.14.2 Save 4-17 ...........................................................................................................................
4.14.3 Delete 4-17 .........................................................................................................................
4.14.4 Rename Bin 4-17 ...............................................................................................................
4.15 CYLINDER 4-17 ........................................................................................................................
4.15.1 Flat 4-17 .............................................................................................................................
4.15.2 Round 4-17 ........................................................................................................................
4.16 DIMENSIONS 4-18 ....................................................................................................................
4.16.1 Add 4-18 ............................................................................................................................
4.16.2 Edit 4-18 ............................................................................................................................
4.16.3 Delete 4-18 .........................................................................................................................
4.16.4 Settings 4-18 ......................................................................................................................
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4.16.4.1 Text 4-18 ..................................................................................................................
4.16.4.2 Direction 4-18 ..........................................................................................................
4.16.4.3 Measure 4-19 ............................................................................................................
4.16.4.4 Line type 4-19 ..........................................................................................................
4.16.4.5 Arrowhead 4-19 ........................................................................................................
4.17 SACS 3D 4-20 .............................................................................................................................
4.17.1 3D Solid 4-20 .....................................................................................................................
4.17.1.1 File 4-20 ...................................................................................................................
4.17.1.2 Display 4-20 .............................................................................................................
5.0 JOINT FEATURES 5-1 .....................................................................................................................
5.1 DETAILS/MODIFY 5-1 .............................................................................................................
5.2 FIND 5-1 .....................................................................................................................................
5.3 DISTANCE 5-1 ...........................................................................................................................
5.4 ADD 5-1 ......................................................................................................................................
5.4.1 Absolute 5-1 .......................................................................................................................
5.4.2 Relative 5-1 ........................................................................................................................
5.4.3 Intersection 5-1 ..................................................................................................................
5.4.4 Relative to a Line 5-1 ........................................................................................................
5.4.4.1 Length 5-2 ................................................................................................................
5.4.4.2 X-coordinate 5-2 ......................................................................................................
5.4.4.3 Y-coordinate 5-2 ......................................................................................................
5.4.4.4 Z-coordinate 5-2 .......................................................................................................
5.4.4.5 Angle 5-2 ..................................................................................................................
5.4.5 Divide a Line 5-2 ...............................................................................................................
5.5 GRID 5-2 .....................................................................................................................................
5.6 MESH 5-3 ...................................................................................................................................
5.6.1 Rectangular 5-3 ..................................................................................................................
5.6.2 Cylindrical 5-4 ...................................................................................................................
5.6.3 Spherical 5-5 ......................................................................................................................
5.7 MOVE 5-6 ...................................................................................................................................
5.8 RENAME 5-6 ..............................................................................................................................
5.9 REORDER 5-6 ............................................................................................................................
5.10 TRANSLATE/ROTATE 5-7 ....................................................................................................
5.10.1 General 5-8 ......................................................................................................................
5.10.2 Mirror Image 5-8 .............................................................................................................
5.10.3 About a Line 5-9 ..............................................................................................................
5.11 DELETE 5-10 .............................................................................................................................
5.12 DELETE MANY 5-10 ................................................................................................................
5.13 FIXITIES 5-11 ............................................................................................................................
5.14 SPRINGS 5-12 ............................................................................................................................
5.15 DESIGN 5-12 ..............................................................................................................................
5.15.1 Automatic 5-12 ..................................................................................................................
5.15.2 Manual 5-13 .......................................................................................................................
5.15.2.1 File 5-14 ...................................................................................................................
5.15.2.2 Display 5-14 .............................................................................................................
5.15.2.3 Modify Offsets 5-15 .................................................................................................
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5.15.3 Include Joint 5-15 ..............................................................................................................
5.15.4 Exclude Joint 5-15 .............................................................................................................
5.15.5 Reset the List 5-15 .............................................................................................................
6.0 MEMBER FEATURES 6-1 ...............................................................................................................
6.1 DETAILS/MODIFY 6-1 .............................................................................................................
6.2 OFFSETS 6-1 ..............................................................................................................................
6.3 FIND 6-1 .....................................................................................................................................
6.4 ADD 6-2 ......................................................................................................................................
6.5 STRING 6-2 ................................................................................................................................
6.6 X-BRACE 6-2 .............................................................................................................................
6.7 K-BRACE 6-2 .............................................................................................................................
6.8 WISHBONE 6-2 .........................................................................................................................
6.9 DIVIDE 6-3 .................................................................................................................................
6.9.1 Ratio 6-3 ............................................................................................................................
6.9.2 Length 6-3 ..........................................................................................................................
6.9.3 XY Plane 6-3 .....................................................................................................................
6.9.4 XZ Plane 6-3 ......................................................................................................................
6.9.5 YZ Plane 6-4 ......................................................................................................................
6.9.6 Equal Parts 6-4 ...................................................................................................................
6.9.7 Perpendicular 6-4 ...............................................................................................................
6.9.8 On Member 6-4 ..................................................................................................................
6.10 DELETE 6-4 .............................................................................................................................
6.11 DEFINE DEFAULTS 6-4 .........................................................................................................
6.12 SET TO DEFAULT 6-6 ............................................................................................................
6.13 DEFINE AS 6-6 ........................................................................................................................
6.13.1 X-brace 6-6 ......................................................................................................................
6.13.2 K-brace 6-6 ......................................................................................................................
6.13.3 Through On Line 6-6 .......................................................................................................
6.13.4 Through Off Line 6-6 ......................................................................................................
6.14 DUPLICATE/MIRROR 6-6 .....................................................................................................
6.14.1 Duplicate Face 6-7 ...........................................................................................................
6.14.2 Duplicate Plan 6-7 ...........................................................................................................
6.14.3 Mirror Face 6-7 ................................................................................................................
6.15 MESH TUBULAR 6-7 ..............................................................................................................
7.0 PLATE FEATURES 7-1 ...................................................................................................................
7.1 DETAILS/MODIFY 7-1 .............................................................................................................
7.2 OFFSETS 7-1 ..............................................................................................................................
7.3 FIND 7-1 .....................................................................................................................................
7.4 ADD TRIANGULAR 7-1 ...........................................................................................................
7.5 ADD QUADRILATERAL 7-2 ...................................................................................................
7.6 RENAME 7-2 ..............................................................................................................................
7.7 DIVIDE 7-3 .................................................................................................................................
7.8 DELETE 7-3 ...............................................................................................................................
7.9 DEFINE DEFAULTS 7-3 ...........................................................................................................
7.10 SET TO DEFAULT 7-3 ............................................................................................................
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7.11 LOCAL Z UP 7-3 ......................................................................................................................
7.12 LOCAL Z DOWN 7-4 ..............................................................................................................
7.13 SHELL ELEMENT 7-4 ............................................................................................................
8.0 PROPERTY FEATURES 8-1 ...........................................................................................................
8.1 MEMBER GROUP 8-1 ...............................................................................................................
8.2 MEMBER SECTION 8-3 ...........................................................................................................
8.3 PLATE GROUP 8-4 ....................................................................................................................
8.4 PLATE STIFFENER SECTION 8-6 ..........................................................................................
8.5 K FACTOR 8-7 ...........................................................................................................................
8.5.1 Ky & Kz 8-7 ......................................................................................................................
8.5.2 Ky 8-7 ................................................................................................................................
8.5.3 Kz 8-8 ................................................................................................................................
8.5.4 Lb=Lz Toggle 8-8 ..............................................................................................................
8.6 EFFECTIVE LENGTH 8-8 ........................................................................................................
8.6.1 Ly & Lz 8-8 .......................................................................................................................
8.6.2 Ly 8-8 .................................................................................................................................
8.6.3 Lz 8-8 .................................................................................................................................
8.6.4 Lb=Lz Toggle 8-8 ..............................................................................................................
8.7 UNBRACED LENGTH, LB 8-9 ................................................................................................
8.8 CONCRETE 8-9 .........................................................................................................................
8.8.1 Groups 8-9 .........................................................................................................................
8.8.2 Sections 8-11 .......................................................................................................................
8.8.3 Rebar 8-14 ...........................................................................................................................
8.8.4 Slab Group 8-15 ...................................................................................................................
8.8.5 Slab Rebar 8-16 ...................................................................................................................
9.0 LOAD FEATURES 9-1 .....................................................................................................................
9.1 JOINTS 9-1 .................................................................................................................................
9.2 SPECIFIED DEFLECTIONS 9-2 ...............................................................................................
9.3 MEMBER 9-3 .............................................................................................................................
9.4 MEMBER GROUPS 9-5 ............................................................................................................
9.5 PRESSURE 9-5 ...........................................................................................................................
9.5.1 Simple 9-5 ..........................................................................................................................
9.5.2 Complex 9-5 ......................................................................................................................
9.5.3 Plate Area 9-7 ....................................................................................................................
9.5.4 Plates 9-9 ...........................................................................................................................
9.6 SKID 9-9 .....................................................................................................................................
9.7 MOVE EQUIPMENT 9-10 ...........................................................................................................
9.8 DUPLICATE EQUIPMENT 9-11 ................................................................................................
9.9 DEAD LOADS 9-11 .....................................................................................................................
9.10 DELETE LC 9-11 .......................................................................................................................
9.11 DUPLICATE LC 9-11 ................................................................................................................
9.12 COMBINE LC 9-12 ....................................................................................................................
9.13 RING/ANODE 9-12 ....................................................................................................................
9.13.1 Ring Table 9-12 .................................................................................................................
9.13.2 Rings 9-13 ..........................................................................................................................
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9.13.3 Anodes 9-13 .......................................................................................................................
10.0 SEASTATE FEATURES 10-1 ..........................................................................................................
10.1 GLOBAL PARAMETERS 10-1 .................................................................................................
10.1.1 Drag/Mass Coeff 10-1 .......................................................................................................
10.1.2 Reynolds Number 10-2 ......................................................................................................
10.1.3 Marine Growth 10-2 ..........................................................................................................
10.1.4 Wind Area 10-3 .................................................................................................................
10.1.5 Wind Shield Zones 10-4 ....................................................................................................
10.1.6 Submerged Area 10-4 ........................................................................................................
10.1.7 Submerged Volume 10-4 ...................................................................................................
10.1.8 Group Override 10-4 ..........................................................................................................
10.1.9 Member Override 10-5 ......................................................................................................
10.1.10 Plate Override 10-6 ..........................................................................................................
10.1.11 Dummy Structure 10-6 ....................................................................................................
10.1.12 Appurtenance Structures 10-7 .........................................................................................
10.1.12.1 Appurtenance Groups 10-8 ....................................................................................
10.1.12.2 Appurtenance Members 10-8 .................................................................................
10.1.12.3 Appurtenance Joints 10-9 .......................................................................................
10.1.13 Report 10-9 ......................................................................................................................
10.2 LOADING 10-10 ..........................................................................................................................
10.2.1 Wind 10-10 ..........................................................................................................................
10.2.2 Current 10-11 .......................................................................................................................
10.2.3 Dead load 10-12 ...................................................................................................................
10.2.4 Wave 10-13 ..........................................................................................................................
10.2.5 Mudflow 10-14 ....................................................................................................................
10.2.6 Drag 10-14 ...........................................................................................................................
10.2.7 Group Override 10-15 ..........................................................................................................
10.2.8 Member Override 10-15 ......................................................................................................
10.2.9 Plate Override 10-15 ............................................................................................................
10.2.10 Load Label 10-15 ...............................................................................................................
10.2.11 LC Component Factors 10-16 ...........................................................................................
10.2.12 Transfer Function 10-16 ....................................................................................................
10.2.13 Repeat LC 10-17 ................................................................................................................
10.3 OPTIONS 10-17 ............................................................................................................................
11.0 REPORT FEATURES 11-1 ...............................................................................................................
11.1 JOINTS 11-1 ...............................................................................................................................
11.2 MEMBERS 11-1 .........................................................................................................................
11.2.1 Member Offsets 11-1 .........................................................................................................
11.3 PLATES 11-1 ..............................................................................................................................
11.3.1 Plate Offsets 11-2 ..............................................................................................................
11.4 SHELLS 11-2 ..............................................................................................................................
11.5 PROPERTIES 11-2 .....................................................................................................................
11.5.1 Member Groups 11-2 .........................................................................................................
11.5.2 Member Sections 11-2 .......................................................................................................
11.5.3 Plate Groups 11-2 ..............................................................................................................
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11.5.4 Plate Stiffeners 11-2 ..........................................................................................................
11.5.5 Library 11-3 .......................................................................................................................
11.6 LOADS 11-3 ...............................................................................................................................
11.6.1 Contents 11-3 .....................................................................................................................
11.6.2 Summation 11-3 .................................................................................................................
11.6.3 All Above 11-3 ..................................................................................................................
11.6.4 Sum By Ids 11-3 ................................................................................................................
11.7 MODEL INFO 11-3 ....................................................................................................................
11.8 TEXT FILE 11-3 .........................................................................................................................
12.0 OPTIONS FEATURES 12-1 .............................................................................................................
12.1 ANALYSIS 12-1 .........................................................................................................................
12.2 SELECT LOAD CONDITION 12-3 ...........................................................................................
12.2.1 Standard 12-3 .....................................................................................................................
12.2.2 Dynamic Mass 12-3 ...........................................................................................................
12.2.3 P-Delta 12-4 .......................................................................................................................
12.3 LOAD CONDITION FACTOR 12-4 .........................................................................................
12.3.1 Standard 12-4 .....................................................................................................................
12.3.2 Dynamic Mass 12-4 ...........................................................................................................
12.3.3 P-Delta 12-4 .......................................................................................................................
12.4 ALLOWABLE STRESS/ MAT FACTOR 12-4 .........................................................................
12.5 UNITY CHECK RANGES 12-5 .................................................................................................
12.6 REDESIGN 12-5 .........................................................................................................................
12.7 REDESIGN DT 12-6 ..................................................................................................................
12.8 HYDROSTATIC COLLAPSE 12-7 ...........................................................................................
12.9 CONCRETE 12-7 .......................................................................................................................
13.0 MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES 13-1 .............................................................................................
13.1 TITLE 13-1 .................................................................................................................................
13.2 MODIFY LEG 13-1 ....................................................................................................................
13.3 CREATE LEG 13-2 ....................................................................................................................
13.4 DEFINE LEG 13-3 ......................................................................................................................
13.5 MODIFY ELEVATION 13-4 .....................................................................................................
13.6 CREATE CONDUCTOR 13-5 ...................................................................................................
13.7 MERGE 13-5 ...............................................................................................................................
13.8 CHECK MODEL 13-5 ................................................................................................................
14.0 HELP FEATURES 14-1 ....................................................................................................................
A.0 APPENDIX A-1 ................................................................................................................................
A.1 PRECEDE COMMENT DATA A-1 ..........................................................................................
A.1.1 Leg Data Comment #1 A-1 ................................................................................................
A.1.2 Leg Data Comment #2 A-1 ................................................................................................
A.1.3 Elevation Data Header A-1 ................................................................................................
A.1.4 Elevation Data Comment A-2 ...........................................................................................
A.1.5 Leg Member Group Label Data A-2 ..................................................................................
A.1.6 Pile Member Group Label Data A-2 ..................................................................................
A.1.7 Jacket Row Definitions A-2 ...............................................................................................
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A.1.8 User Defined View Comment #1 A-3 ...............................................................................
A.1.9 User Defined View Comment #2 A-3 ...............................................................................
A.1.10 User Defined View Comment #3 A-3 .............................................................................
A.1.11 User Defined View Comment #4 A-3 .............................................................................
A.1.12 User Defined View Comment #5 A-4 .............................................................................
A.1.13 User defined View Comment #6 A-4 ..............................................................................
A.1.14 User Defined View Comment #7 A-5 .............................................................................
A.1.15 Special Joint Designator Data A-5 ..................................................................................
A.1.16 Special Member Designator Data A-5 .............................................................................
A.1.17 Equipment Definition Comment #1 A-5 .........................................................................
A.1.18 Equipment Definition Comment #2 A-6 .........................................................................
A.1.19 Equipment Definition Comment #3 A-6 .........................................................................
B.0 INDEX B-1 ........................................................................................................................................
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INTRODUCTION
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This program was developed to provide the design engineer with an intuitive and efficient
tool with which geometric structures may be defined and manipulated.
1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Input to this program may be in the form of an ASCII SACS data file, a binary restart
file generated from a previous version of Precede, or there may be no previously defined
input data.
This program provides for special handling of structures that are jacket oriented, but is
also adept at handling non-jacket structures. Precede can automatically generate 5
different structure types, such as jackets, decks, dolphin/wharves, towers or space frames.
For example, jackets with 1, 3, 4, 6 or 8 main legs may be automatically generated with
grouted or non-grouted piles. Structures generated using the automatic generation facility
have elevation, plan and face views created that may be displayed easily. Section 2.2
addresses the jacket generation facilities in detail.
Output from Precede consists of an ASCII SACS model input file to be used by the
SACS system. Model plots maybe generated directly inside of Precede using any
installed plotter or printer (refer to the Windows documentation for complete details).
Model report files may also be generated from Precede.
During any modeling session, each operation performed on a joint, member or plate is
saved in an edit file. An "Undo" operation is available to retrace any inadvertent or
incorrect steps, and a "Redo" operation is available to retrace an inadvertent "Undo"
operation. The program has the capability to store the last one hundred operations.
1.2 PROGRAM OVERVIEW
1.2.1 System Configuration
Before executing Precede for the first time, the SACS system configuration file should
be generated using the SACS Executive. Precede accesses the configuration file name
"configg.sac" defined by environmental variable "SACGCFG". Data from the
configuration file is used in all subsequent executions and may be edited by using the
SACS Executive. If the configuration file is not found or if the file does not exist,
Precede will exit with a "configuration file not found" error message.
Note: The environmental variable "SACGCFG" must contain the full path
name of the configuration file including the filename.
The configuration parameters used in Precede may be changed for the current session
using the File/Setup option.
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GETTING STARTED
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2.0 GETTING STARTED
2.1 BEGINNING A MODEL ING SESSION
The Precede modeling session is begun by double clicking on the Precede Model icon
found within SACS Executive. After double clicking on the Model icon, the user may
Open the last file edited, create a new structure, or edit an existing model. Within Precede
an existing structure may be modified(File/Open) or a new structure may be
generated(File/New).
2.2 GENERATING A JACKET STRUCTURE
Precede has the ability to generate jacket type structures automatically. J ackets with 1, 3,
4, 6 or 8 main legs may be automatically generated with or without grouted or non-
grouted piles and up to three skirt piles at each corner leg. Conductors can also be
generated automatically.
The J acket Wizard is invoked by selecting the File/New menu item then selecting the
Jacket button from the New Structure wizard, see Section 3.1.
Specify the work point, top framing and mudline elevations, the leg batter, the distance
between legs at the work point and the number of bays desired or the minimum angle
between the leg and the diagonal braces. From this information, Precede will calculate
the intermediate elevations and place the information in the appropriate fields in the
Jacket Type Structure dialog.
2.2.1 Jacket Information
Specify the number of legs and whether the legs have grouted, non-grouted or no piles.
The work point (the elevation at which the legs become vertical), the pile connecting
elevation (elevation at which the leg is shimmed to the pile), the mudline elevation and
all intermediate elevations including those above the work point should be specified.
Additional information relating to conductors, skirt piles and pile stubs may be specified
on the Conductors and Skirt Piles tabs.
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2.2.2 Non-grouted Structures
When legs are designated as ungrouted on the Jacket Type Structure dialog, Precede
generates coincident leg and pile joints from the mudline, up to the pile connecting
elevation and at all specified intermediate (entered in Other elevations on the Jacket Type
Structure dialog) elevations between. By default, the leg joint is odd numbered and the
coincident pile joint is numbered one greater than the leg joint (i.e. leg joint 101 is
coincident with pile joint 102). Leg joints are also created at the pile connecting elevation
and at any elevations specified above the pile connecting elevation.
The program also creates the appropriate leg and pile members incident upon leg and pile
joints respectively and connects coincident leg and pile joints with wishbone members.
At the pile connecting elevation, only leg joints, which are shared by the leg and pile
members are created. Pile joints at the mudline, or at the pile stub elevation if specified,
are assigned pile head(PILEHD) fixities, see Section 5.13.
2.2.3 Grouted Structures
When legs are designated as grouted on the Jacket Type Structure dialog, leg joints are
generated from the mudline, upward, at all specified elevations and numbered according
to the default numbering scheme. Pile joints, pile members and wishbone members are
not created. Leg joints at the mudline, or at the pile stub elevation if specified, are
assigned PILEHD fixities, see Section 5.13.
2.2.4 Pile Stubs
A pile stub or pile extension elevation may be specified on the Jacket Type Structure
dialog. The program will create pile extensions and assign PILEHD fixities to the joints
at this elevation.
Up to three skirt piles can be specified at the corner jacket legs on Jacket Type Structure
dialog along with the top elevation of the skirt piles. The skirt pile leg and pile joints are
generated assuming that the skirt pile type (grouted or non-grouted) is the same as the
jacket main piles. The program will prompt for the skirt pile batter and spacing.
2.2.5 Conductors
Up to three conductor well bays may be generated automatically by specifying
information on the Conductors tab of the Jacket Type Structure dialog. The number of
conductor rows in the global X direction and the global Y direction are entered for each
well bay. The top conductor elevation and any elevations at which the conductors should
not be connected to the structure are also specified. For each well bay, the spacing
between conductors and the location of the well bay are specified on the Conductor
Specification dialog.
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Precede will generate an odd numbered structure joint n, and a coincident conductor joint
n+1 at all elevations that the conductor is connected to the structure. These joints are
connected by a wishbone member.
2.2.6 Specifying Leg Data
Upon selecting the Next button on the Jacket Type Structure dialog, Precede invokes the
Column/Leg Specification dialog. The row labeling and leg numbers are entered on the
Row and Legs tab.
The leg spacing at the work point elevation is entered on Spacing tab.
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Note: Leg numbers must be odd numbers from 1 to 99. Leg joints will be
created at each elevation specified on the Jacket Specification
Data screen in the form "eeLL" where ee represents the elevation
number (usually with 1 being the lowest elevation) and LL is the
leg number. For example: for a leg designated as leg number 3 for
a structure with mudline elevation -100 and intermediate
elevations at -65.0 and -10.0, leg joint numbers 103, 203 and 303
corresponding to elevations -100, -65 and -10 respectively, will
be generated.
Based on this data, Precede will define face and plan elevation views accessible in the
FACE and PLAN sub-menu items of the DISPLAY menu. A face is defined by a minimum
of two main legs. An elevation is defined in the global XY plane at each elevation
specified on the General tab of the Jacket Type Structure dialog.
The batter of the each leg in the in the XZ and YZ planes is specified as a real number
representing the rise/run of the leg in that plane. This information is entered on the Leg
Batter tab of the Column/Leg Specification dialog.
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2.2.7 Parallel Bracing Layout
Precede has the ability to determine the intermediate elevations of a jacket based on main
diagonal brace angles or number of jacket bays. To utilize this feature select the Jacket
button, select the Use parallel bracing option check box and select OK button. The
Parallel Bracing Layout dialog is then invoked.
2.3 DEFAULT GROUP NAMES
The following are the group names referenced by members generated automatically by
the jacket generation facility:
Group Name
Piles PLn
Conductors CNn
Wishbones W.B
Legs LGn
Skirt piles SKn
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Note: For grouted leg structures, pile and wishbone members are not
generated.
The automatic tubular sizing feature assigns member groups as follows:
Group Name Group Name
Horizontal members Hmn Diagonal members Dmn
K-braces Kpn X-braces Xqn
where n indicates the bay or elevation number beginning with 1-9 then continuing with
A-Z. The variable m is 'A' for members in Rows 1, 2 and 3. The variable m for members
in Rows A and B is 'B' for members between the legs of Rows 1 and 2, C for members B
between the legs of Rows 2 and 3 and D for members between the legs of Rows 3 and 4.
2.4 UNDO AND REDO
Precede has the ability to "undo" or "redo" program functions. The program saves the last
100 modeling functions (add, delete, modify, etc.) on a joint(s), member(s), plate(s),
shell(s), group(s), section(s) and/or stiffener(s), etc.
Selecting 'Undo' button on the Standard tool bar will negate the last function
performed. Selecting 'Undo' again negates the function performed previous to the last
one. Any function negated by the 'UNDO' feature may be redone selecting 'REDO' button
on Standard tool bar. "Redo" may be selected to redo as many functions as has been
previously negated.
Note: The REDO feature is only available immediately after a
feature(s) has been negated by UNDO. Once another function
besides UNDO or REDO has been performed "Redo" cannot be used.
2.5 EXITING THE MODELING SESSION
Select the File/Exit menu option to exit the modeling session. If the model has been
updated since it was last saved, an opportunity to save it will be provide.
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FILE FEATURES
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3.0 FILE FEATURES
3.1 NEW
New is used to start a new model. This will invoke the New Structure Wizard dialog. If
the current model has been modified since it was last saved, the program will query
whether to save the model before it is closed.
3.2 OPEN
Open is used to open an existing model, in the form of a restart file or a SACS input
file, for editing. If the current model has been modified since it was last saved, the
opportunity to save it is provided before the new model file is opened.
3.3 SAVE
Save is used to save the current model as a SACS input file only. Any plots or model
reports sent to file are also saved. Precede will overwrite the previous version of the file.
Choose Save As from the File menu if the filename is to be changed or if the previous
version of the file should not be overwritten.
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3.4 SAVE AS
The Save As option on the File menu provides the ability to designate the filename to be
saved.
3.5 SAVE NPF AS
The Save NPF As option on the File menu provide the ability to designate the filename of
the Neutral Picture File(NPF) file, see also Section 3.9.1.
3.6 SETTINGS
The Setup option allows the default program display, file and model options to be
overridden for the current modeling session.
Note: The default program options may be modified using SACS Executive.
The default colors may be modified for the current modeling session on the Display
Color dialog.
3.7 PLOT
The Plot option allows the display of views to be sent directly to a print device. The list
of defined print devices is specified from the Windows
=
where,
K
eff
is the effective K factor for the member,
K is the actual K factor for the member,
L
buckling
is the effective buckling length for the member and,
L is the actual length of the member.
8.5.2 Ky
This option determines the effective Ky factor, about the local Y-axis, based on the
reference length defined by two joints selected by the user, see Section 8.5.1.
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8.5.3 Kz
This option determines the effective Kz factor, about the local Z-axis, based on the
reference length defined by two joints selected by the user, see Section 8.5.1.
8.5.4 Lb=Lz Toggle
This toggle determines whether the unbraced length of the compression flange of non-
tubular sections is to be set equal to the effective buckling length about the local Z axis
when determining Kz or Lz for a member. To have Lb set equal to Lz, set the toggle to
Lb=Lz. This toggle is also available under the Effective Length submenu. Refer to
Section 8.6.4
8.6 EFFECTIVE LENGTH
The Effective Length option may be used to calculate effective buckling length for
members.
Note: If K factors have been set for a member, then setting of effective
lengths for a member will over-ride the K factors for that member
and vice versa.
8.6.1 Ly & Lz
This option determines an effective buckling length about both the local Y and Z axes
based on the reference length defined by two joints selected by the user and the K-factor.
The user selects two joints that define the reference buckling length to be used to
calculate effective buckling length. The member or members which the effective length
are to be determined are then selected. The reference length displayed on the Data line
may be modified if desired. The effective buckling lengths are calculated as follows:
buckling eff L K L =
where,
L
eff
is the effective buckling length for the member,
K is the actual K factor for the member and,
L
buckling
is the effective buckling length for the member.
8.6.2 Ly
This option determines the buckling length in the local Y direction based on the reference
length defined by two joints selected by the user, see Section 8.6.1.
8.6.3 Lz
This option determines the buckling length in the local Z direction based on the reference
length defined by two joints selected by the user, see Section 8.6.1.
8.6.4 Lb=Lz Toggle
This toggle determines whether the unbraced length of the compression flange of non-
tubular sections is to be set equal to the effective buckling length about the local Z axis
when determining Kz or Lz for a member. To have Lb set equal to Lz, set the toggle to
Lb=Lz. This toggle is also available under the Effective Length submenu. Refer to
Section 8.5.4
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8.7 UNBRACED LENGTH, LB
The Lb feature allows the user to set the unbraced length of the compression flange for
non-tubular members equal to the reference length defined by the two selected joints.
Two joints defining the reference length are selected, then members whose Lb is to be set
to the reference length are selected.
Note: The reference length defined by the two joints selected may be
overridden by entering a reference length into the Unbraced
length, Lb field.
8.8 CONCRETE
The Concrete features supported in Precede include concrete groups, concrete sections,
rebar sections, slab groups and slab rebar. Refer to the Concrete Module documentation
for complete details of these features.
8.8.1 Groups
The Concrete Group option allows the user to add, modify or delete concrete property
group data. This feature is similar to the member group feature(Section 8.1) for members.
For example, steel beams can be specified using a general group type and specifying the
section label which may be user defined(Section 8.2). In a like manner concrete groups
are defined using a combination of user defined sections, a concrete section(Section
8.8.2) and a rebar section(Section 8.8.3).
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Concrete group data including concrete section label, steel properties of: Modulus of
Elasticity, and density, and concrete properties of: EC Modulus, density and compressive
strength may be specified. The properties of a previously defined concrete group may be
copied.
Additional group data including shear reinforcement and post processing options may be
specified on the Shear Reinforcement and Post Processing tabs.
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Segmentation for non-prismatic groups may be created or added by picking the AddSeg
button. A new concrete group dialog will be displayed so that the properties of the new
segment may be specified.
Note: The Support Thickness is a legacy feature and should only be used
if offset information is not available. Stresses will be
considered at one half of the support thickness for code checking
purposes.
8.8.2 Sections
The Concrete Section option may be used to add, edit, delete or display concrete section
property definitions by designating the section name then selecting the appropriate
operation and section type. Section types supported include circular, rectangular, tee,
right L, left L, and I.
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In addition to section dimensions, optional section property data may be specified on the
Concrete Section Property dialog. Section properties may be copied from defined
sections by entering the like section in the Copy field then picking the Copy button. The
concentric tubular cross-section type is used for grouted members consisting of a tube
inside another tube. Additional stiffened cylinder stiffener data may be specified. Box
stiffener data is specified on the Box Stiffener dialog.
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Rebar sections labels are entered in the section label field. For Rebar section definitions
refer to Section 8.8.3 for Rebar section definitions. The OD of the rebar as shown in the
graphics below. Rebar.
Figure 8-1 Concrete circular section
Figure 8-2 Concrete rectangular section
Figure 8-3 Concrete T section
Figure 8-4 Concrete I section
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Figure 8-5 Concrete left L section
Figure 8-6 Concrete right L section
8.8.3 Rebar
The Concrete Rebar option may be used to add, edit or delete concrete rebar property
definitions by designating the section name then selecting the appropriate operation and
section type. Section patterns supported include row, circular, box and prismatic.
Section properties may be copied from defined sections by entering the like section in the
Copy field then picking the Copy button.
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The rebar box pattern shown above would be entered as shown below in the Rebar
Section definition dialog box. The width and height dimensions are centered on the
centerline of the pattern.
8.8.4 Slab Group
The Slab Group option allows the user to add, edit, or delete slab group data for the group
specified in the group label field by selecting the appropriate operation.
Slab group data including thickness, slab type, EC Modulus, Poisson's ratio, compressive
strength, automatic neutral axis offset, local Z offset, density and stiffener data are
specified in the Slab Group dialog. Slab group data may be copied from a previously
defined slab group by entering the group to be copied in the copy group field then
selecting the Copy button. The Slab Rebar label is entered in the Reinf. Label. The
spacing between the Slab Rebars is defined in the Spacing field. The number of slab
rebars of a given label will be determined by the width of the Slab group divided by the
spacing between Slab Rebars. The Slab Rebars will be equally spaced across the Slab
Group.
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8.8.5 Slab Rebar
This option allows the user to add, edit or delete slab reinforcement data for slab groups.
The slab rebar section label should be specified in the Section label field and the
appropriate operation should be selected. Slab rebar. Properties may be copied from a
currently defined slab rebar section by entering the section label of the section to be
copied, then picking the Copy button. The Distance from edge is entered as the
distance from designated location. The designated location is the defined in the Slab
Group dialog in the Placement field.
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LOAD FEATURES
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9.0 LOAD FEATURES
Precede may be used to create loading directly on the model or to define operating data
used by Seastate to generate environmental loading.
The program has the ability to create loading for specific joint, member and/or plate
loading manually designated by the user. Precede can also calculate loading based on
general load data specified by the user.
The load summation and the center of force of the loading to be created are reviewed.
Selecting the Save button saves the loads created. Selecting Cancel aborts the load
operation.
Note: Loading that has been saved to the model can not be removed using
the "Undo" feature. The "Undo" and "Redo" features do not apply to
model load generation.
9.1 JOINTS
The J oint load option allows the user to add, delete or edit joint loads for a specific load
condition. J oint loading may be applied to a single joint or to multiple joints in the form
of forces and/or moments in or about the global X, Y and Z directions, by selecting the
appropriate joints.
J oint loads may be added, deleted or modified by selecting the appropriate operation and
specifying the Load condition and the Load ID label. J oint loads are added or modified
using the J oint Load dialog.
After joint loads have been added or modified, the joints that are to be loaded are colored
purple on the screen and displays the summation and center of force of the loading. To
have the loading applied to the model, the Save button must be selected. The loading
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operation may be aborted so that the loading is not applied to the model by selecting the
Cancel button on the Sum of Forces dialog.
All existing joint loading assigned to a Load ID may be modified or deleted using this
option. Select the operation (Delete or Edit), and specify the load condition and the Load
ID. If editing joint loading, the loading details for each joint containing loads assigned to
the ID specified will be displayed one joint at a time.
9.2 SPECIFIED DEFLECTI ONS
The Specified Deflection feature is used to add, delete or modify specified displacements
to support joints. After selecting the applicable joints, the load condition and operation
must be designated. X, Y and Z translations and/or X, Y and Z rotations may be specified
along with the load ID on the Specified Deflection dialog.
Note: Each degree of freedom for which a nonzero value is entered, will
be fixed for that joint.
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9.3 MEMBER
The Member load option allows the user to add, delete or edit member loads for a
specific load condition. Member loading may be applied to a single member or to
multiple members in the form of distributed forces, concentrated forces and/or
concentrated moments in or about the member local or global X, Y and Z directions.
The operation, Load condition and the Load ID label are designated on the Member
Loads dialog along with additional data including selection criteria, load type, group
series data and total load.
The selection criterion designates members applicable for adding, modifying or deleting
loading. The selected members option designates that the members picked with the
mouse are to have loading added, modified or deleted. The Groups option designates that
members assigned to one of the groups specified in the Group Label fields are to have
loading either added, modified or deleted. All member loading of the load type specified,
defined in the specified Load Condition labeled with the designated Load ID is deleted
when the Load ID option is selected. All member loading defined in the specified Load
Condition is deleted when the All option is designated. The Load ID and All option are
only available when deleting member loading.
The Load Type selection allows the user to choose whether distributed, concentrated or
temperature loading is to be added, modified or deleted. The All option is only applicable
for the delete operation.
Series of members may be used when all members lying on a straight line between the
two joints specified, are to be considered as one member. The Total load field applies to
distributed loading and allows the user to specify the total load to be applied instead of
the load per unit length.
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Member distributed loads are defined on the Distributed Load dialog. The distance along
the member to the beginning of the load, the load value at that position, the length of the
load and the load value at the end of the loading are input. The load may be applied in the
global or local coordinate system. The load may be defined along the appropriate
coordinate axis by selecting the load direction.
Note: The distance to the beginning of the load is NOT measured from the
member start joint position, but is measured from the start of the
member, including the effects of offsets, to the point where the
load is to begin.
Member concentrated forces or moments are specified on the concentrated load dialog.
The load type, force or moment, the distance to the load from the member beginning and
the magnitude must be specified. The load direction, X, Y or Z, and the coordinate
system, global or local, may also be specified.
Temperature loads are defined using the Temperature load dialog. The temperature
gradient direction along with the coefficient of thermal expansion, the temperature
change at the lower and upper surfaces and the distance between surfaces are also
defined.
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9.4 MEMBER GROUPS
This option allows the user to apply loading to Member group(s), see Section 9.3
9.5 PRESSURE
The Pressure loading options allow the user to define area loading by specifying the area
of a plane to which the loading applies. Precede creates either member distributed loads
or plate joint loads based on tributary area.
9.5.1 Simple
The Simple pressure load feature calculates member uniform distributed loading based on
a uniform pressure and tributary areas. The rectangular area to be loaded is defined by
selecting the four corner joints of the area. The plane formed by the four joints define the
load plane such that the load plane X axis begins at the first joint and passes through the
second joint selected. The load plane Y axis is perpendicular to the load plane X axis and
passes through the third joint selected. The right hand rule is used to determine the load
plane Z axis. The load area must be defined such that all members parallel to the line
formed by joints A and B (load plane X axis) are continuous along the entire width of the
load area.
After defining the load area, the load condition, load ID and pressure are specified on the
Data line. Uniform distributed member loads are generated normal to the load plane for
members within the load area that are parallel to the load plane X axis, provided that the
member's joints are within the plane tolerance of 0.25.
9.5.2 Complex
The Complex pressure feature calculates member distributed loading based on a constant
or varying pressure and tributary areas. The load plane is defined the first three joints
selected such that the load plane X axis begins at the first joint and passes through the
second joint selected. The load plane Y axis is perpendicular to the load plane X axis and
passes through the third joint selected. The right hand rule is used to determine the load
plane Z axis. Load areas may be rectangular, trapezoidal or triangular and are initially
defined by the coordinates of the selected joints. Triangular areas are defined by selecting
the same joint as joint three and four.
After selecting the joints to define the load plane and the initial load area, the Pressure
Load on Members dialog appears.
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The load condition, load ID label and out-of-plane tolerance are entered in the
appropriate fields.
Note: Any member lying in the load plane within the tolerance specified
may be loaded. The actual elevation of the member including the
effects of offsets is considered.
The Members to Load frame options designate whether members parallel to the load
plane X axis (Along Local X) or members parallel to either the load plane X or Y axes
(Along Local X and Y) are to be loaded. The Constant pressure, pressure Varying along
the load plane Y axis or Total load option may be selected in the Load Input type frame.
For constant pressure, the pressure is specified in the Pressure at Y min. If members in
both the load plane local X and Y axes are to be loaded, the percent load applied to
members parallel to the load plane local X axis is specified in the Percent along local X
field. The Total force option generates member distributed loads based on a constant
pressure calculated from the total load input in the Total load field and the area. For
pressure varying along the local Y axis, the pressure at the bottom of the area or
minimum local Y coordinate and the pressure at the top of the area or maximum local Y
coordinate are specified. If members along both the local X and Y axes are to be loaded,
the percent of the load applied to members parallel to the local X axis must be specified.
The load direction, normal to the plane, along the global X axis, along the global Y axis
or along the global Z axis is specified by selecting Normal, X, Y or Z, respectively, in the
Load Direction combo box.
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Upon selecting the OK button, the load area coordinates based on the joints selected are
displayed. The coordinates of the load area may be modified appropriately.
Members parallel to the load plane local X, and optionally members parallel to the local
Y axis, that are located within the defined area and the defined plane and tolerance are
loaded.
9.5.3 Plate Area
This option generates loads at corner joints of plates within the defined load area based
on pressure load and the plate area. The rectangular load area is defined by selecting three
joints that define the perimeter of the rectangle.
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The load condition, load ID label and out-of-plane tolerance are entered in the
appropriate fields.
Note: Any plate lying in the load plane within the tolerance specified
is loaded. The actual elevation of the plate including the effects
of offsets is considered.
The pressure may be input as constant or varying pressure. The load direction may be
specified as normal to the plate, or in the direction of either the global X, Y or Z axes.
Note: Normal plate pressure is applied normal to the plate itself not
normal to the load plane. Therefore, the orientation of the plate
local coordinate system determines the direction of the applied
load.
Pressure varying along one of the global coordinate systems may be applied by selecting
the appropriate axis and specifying the pressure and the coordinate at which to apply the
pressure.
Each plate is subdivided into triangular areas defined by two adjacent joints and the plate
centroid. The load for each triangular area is calculated with each of the two joints getting
half the load. Plates may be triangular or quadrilateral . Any area within the rectangular
area defined by the 3 joints not covered by a plate, i.e. holes in the area, will not be
considered for loading purposes.
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9.5.4 Plates
This option allows the user to select individual plates or plate ranges that a pressure load
is to be applied. The pressure load is applied as joint loads at the corner joint defining the
plate element. If specific plates are to loaded, the plates should be selected with the
mouse.
The load condition, load ID label and the constant pressure are specified. The pressure
may be designated as normal to the plate or in the direction of the global X, Y or Z axis.
Note: Normal plate pressure is applied normal the plate. Therefore, the
orientation of the plate local coordinate system determines the
direction of the applied load.
To include a range of plates without manually selecting each one, select a plate with the
mouse and enter the additional plates in the Plate range field.
9.6 SKID
This feature generates member concentrated loads resulting from skid or beam mounted
structures whose support beams are parallel to either the global X or Y axes. A
concentrated load is generated where a defined skid beam crosses a modeled beam
element.
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The load condition, load ID must be specified. Skid data including the direction of the
skid beams, the global coordinates of the geometric center, length, height and number of
skid beams are input. If the center of force is not located at the geometric center of the
skid, the global coordinates of the center of force should be entered. The skid forces and
moments in the global X, Y and Z directions are specified in the Force and Moments
fields respectively.
Concentrated member loads are applied to members lying in the XY plane defined by the
skid center Z coordinate and the out of plane tolerance, at the point intersected by a skid
beam. Both ends of the member must lie within the specified tolerance of the defined XY
plane including the effects of offsets.
9.7 MOVE EQUIPMENT
The Move Equipment feature allows loading previously defined using the Pressure or
Skid load features to be moved to another location in the same XY plane and/or another
load condition. The load condition and load ID of the loading to be moved is specified
along with the X and Y distances expressed relative to the initial position. The load
condition to which the loading applies and the load ID may be changed by specifying a
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new load condition and/or load ID in the new ID and new load condition fields
respectively. The load may also be factored by specifying the load factor.
9.8 DUPLICATE EQUIPMENT
This feature allows loading previously defined using the Pressure or Skid load features to
be copied to another location in the same XY plane and/or another load condition. The
load condition and load ID of the loading to be copied is specified along with the X and
Y distances expressed relative to the initial position. The load condition to which the
loading is to be copied to and the load ID are specified in the New load condition and
New ID fields respectively. The load may also be factored by specifying the load factor.
9.9 DEAD LOADS
This feature generates loading corresponding to the self weight of beam, plate and shell
elements. The load condition and load ID along with the load direction and Acceleration
factor must be designated. Dead loads may be generated for the entire structure, the
portion of the structure that is active for display or the portion shown currently displayed
by picking the All, Active or Screen button from the Include options frame respectively.
The self weight of any portion of the structure may be displayed without generating
loading by checking the 'For information only' box.
9.10 DELETE LC
This feature allows the user to delete loading defined for a particular load condition and
Load ID. The Load condition number and the Load ID are entered or selected using the
browse button in the load condition and load ID fields respectively. The wild card
character "*" may be specified as part of the load ID. All loading defined for the load
condition may be deleted by specifying "*" as the Load ID.
9.11 DUPLICATE LC
This feature allows for the duplication of a load condition by specifying the source load
condition, the load ID, the destination load condition and the load factor in the load
condition, Load ID, Duplicate LC and Factor fields on the Data line, respectively. The
wild card character "*" may be specified as part of the load ID. All loading defined in the
load condition may be copied by specifying "*" as the Load ID.
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9.12 COMBINE LC
The Combine LC feature is used to add, modify or delete load combination definitions
consisting of basic load conditions or previously defined combinations. The load
condition number of the combination is prompted for then the Load Combination dialog
is displayed.
The load conditions and the appropriate factor that make up the combination are entered
in the LC and Factor fields, respectively.
9.13 RING/ANODE
9.13.1 Ring Table
This option provides the user the ability to specify a table defining ring size for ranges of
tubular member sizes. The table is subsequently used to determine the size of rings to be
placed on each member selected using the Rings option.
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The outside diameter, wall thickness range of the tubular member and the corresponding
ring thickness and ring height are entered.
9.13.2 Rings
This feature creates a member concentrated load corresponding to the weight of a ring
stiffener on a tubular member. The members to be loaded are selected then the Ring
dialog appears. The load condition, the load ID, number of rings per member and the ring
type are required. The ring load for a member is calculated based on the ring size
designated on the ring table for the member diameter and thickness.
9.13.3 Anodes
This feature creates member concentrated loads corresponding to the weight of the
anodes. The members to be loaded are selected then the Anode dialog appears. The load
condition, the load ID, the anode weight and the number of anodes per member are
required. If the anodes are not equally spaced, the spacing in terms of percent of member
length may be entered in the Distance fields. The anode loads are generated as member
concentrated loads.
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SEASTATE FEATURES
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10.0 SEASTATE FEATURES
The Seastate features allow the user to define operating data used by the Seastate
program when generating environmental loading.
10.1 GLOBAL PARAMETERS
Data specified using features under this menu is considered global data applicable to all
loading generated by Seastate regardless of load condition.
10.1.1 Drag/Mass Coeff
The Drag/Mass Coeff feature allows the user to specify the coefficients of drag and mass.
The drag and mass coefficients may be designated as the default API values, calculated
per API using wake encounter effects or specified by the user by selecting the API
Default, API WE effect or the User defined Table type option, respectively.
For the user defined option, the diameter and the coefficients of normal drag (Cd),
tangential drag (CdT), normal mass (Cm) and tangential mass (CmT) are for clean (no
marine growth) elements are designated in the Clean Members Table. If fouled members
(with marine growth) are to have the same coefficients as clean members, the 'Use clean
values for fouled members' box should be checked. If fouled members are to have
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different values, the Fouled Member table is displayed when the Update button is
selected.
10.1.2 Reynolds Number
This option allows the user to specify Reynolds Number dependent drag coefficient
factors.
10.1.3 Marine Growth
Marine growth data may be defined using this option. Marine growth data is entered for
zones specified relative to the mudline. The zone bottom elevation, top elevation, marine
growth thickness, density, roughness, Cd, and Cm are specified in the Marine Growth
table.
Note: Only the zone bottom elevation is required if thickness is a
linear function between zones. If the marine growth thickness is
constant for a zone, only the bottom and top elevations should be
specified.
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10.1.4 Wind Area
The Wind Area feature allows for wind area or wind block definitions to be added,
deleted, modified or displayed.
After picking the operation to perform, the Wind Area definition dialog appears. The area
label or identifier must be specified and the area type and coordinate system designated.
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The wind area properties including the projected areas, centroid, shape factor, and
distribution joints are specified on the Wind Area data dialog below.
10.1.5 Wind Shield Zones
The Wind Shield Zones features allows wind shielding zones to be added, deleted or
modified. The elevation zones specified will not have wind loading applied, ie deck
elevations. This feature, typically used in conjunction with the Wind Area feature, allows
elevations of the wind area to be excluded from the wind loading.
10.1.6 Submerged Area
Submerged Area definitions may be added, deleted, modified or displayed by selecting
the operation on the Operation dialog box and specifying the area name, type and
coordinate system on the Submerged area dialog.
The projected areas, centroid, shape factor and distribution joints are designated in the
Submerged Area dialog.
10.1.7 Submerged Volume
This feature allows the user to add, delete, edit or display submerged volume definitions
by choosing the appropriate option and specifying the volume label, type and coordinate
system on the Submerged Volume dialog.
The volumes, centroid, shape factor and distribution joints are specified on the
Submerged Volume data dialog.
10.1.8 Group Override
This feature is used to add, delete or edit group override information by selecting the
appropriate operation from the Operation dialog and specifying the group names in the
Group label fields of the ensuing Hydrodynamic Group Override Data dialog.
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The Display operation displays all defined group override data in the Report Window.
The Group Override Data dialog appears when the Add or Modify operation is selected.
Group override data may be assigned to all segments of non-prismatic groups by
checking the 'Apply to all segments' check box. The flood condition, material density,
dimensions for force calculations, and coefficients of drag and mass overrides are
specified in the appropriate fields. The Reynolds number dependency option and whether
to apply marine growth may also be specified.
10.1.9 Member Override
This feature is used to add, delete or edit member override information by selecting the
appropriate members then choosing the operation from the Operation dialog.
The Member Override Data dialog appears when the Add or Modify operation is chosen.
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The flood condition, material density, dimensions for force calculations, and coefficients
of drag and mass overrides are specified in the appropriate fields. The Reynolds number
dependency option and whether to apply marine growth may also be specified.
10.1.10 Plate Override
This feature is used to add, delete or edit plate override information by selecting the
appropriate plates then choosing the operation from the Operation dialog.
The Plate Group Override Data dialog appears when the Add or Modify operation is
chosen.
10.1.11 Dummy Structure
This feature is used to define portions of the model as non-structural elements (dummy
structures), or modify or delete existing dummy structure definitions. A maximum of 10
sets of non-structural elements may be defined in the model.
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The operation and the appropriate dummy structure name are designated on the Dummy
Structure dialog.
For define or edit operations, the Dummy Structure Definition dialog shown below
appears.
Up to 20 boundary joints, the joints on the primary structure to which the dummy
structure is attached, may be specified in the Boundary joint number fields. These joints
correspond to the joints specified on the KEEP input line. The loading of the dummy
structure will be transformed to the boundary joints.
The joints that make up the dummy structure that are not attached to the primary
structure, are designated in the Dummy J oints fields. These joint numbers will be placed
on the DELETE line of the SACS input file.
10.1.12 Appurtenance Structures
Appurtenance structures may be defined, deleted or modified using this feature.
Appurtenance structures are used for environmental loading purposes only and are not
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physically connected to the primary structure. The stiffness of the elements of an
appurtenance structure is ignored.
10.1.12.1 Appurtenance Groups
The member groups defining members that are a part of the appurtenance structure are
defined on the Remove Member Groups dialog. Only member groups consisting entirely
of dummy members may be specified.
10.1.12.2 Appurtenance Members
Individual members of the appurtenance structure that are not assigned to one of the
member groups specified on the Remove Member Groups dialog are specified on the
Remove Individual Members dialog.
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10.1.12.3 Appurtenance Joints
The set of joints that make up the appurtenance structure are specified on the Remove
J oint dialog. In addition, the primary structure member that the joint loading is to be
transferred to must be specified next to the joint number.
Note: The joint numbers specified must not have any primary structural
elements attached. The members specified to receive the load,
should not be incident upon any appurtenance structure joints.
10.1.13 Report
Special environmental loading reports for selected members and/or member groups may
be defined using this feature. In addition, existing report definitions may be deleted or
modified.
The operation and the report name must be specified on the Special Report dialog. If add
or edit operations are chosen, the Special Report Member Groups dialog appears. The
group name of all member groups to be reported are entered in the member joint pair
fields. The Special Report Individual Member dialog follows. The member name of
individual members to be reported are entered in the Member joint pair fields.
Note: Either member groups, individual members or both member groups and
individual members may be designated to have special reports
created.
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10.2 LOADING
The Loading features allow the user to define, edit, delete or display loading and/or
operating data used by the Seastate program when generating environmental loading.
Coefficients and override data specified using features under this menu apply to the
designated load condition only and override any global definitions.
The operation and the appropriate load condition must be specified in the Operation
dialog after picking an menu item. The Display operation displays the details of the item
selected in the Reports window. Choosing the Add or Edit operation activates the
appropriate dialog so that data may be specified.
10.2.1 Wind
The Wind Load dialog is used to specify wind load data. The wind velocity or pressure
and the wind direction are required. The wind velocity is assumed to be the velocity at a
reference height of 10.0 meters (33 feet). The wind variation options allow the user to
vary the velocity with respect to height using any of the available options under the wind
height variation option combo box.
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If any defined wind areas are to be included when generating wind load, the name of the
area may be specified in the Wind Area group fields. Up to 18 area names may be input.
By default, wind load is created for any member above the water still surface as
determined from the water depth specified on the LDOPT input line. The still water depth
may be overridden for this load condition in the Still W.D. override field.
10.2.2 Current
Current load data is defined using this feature.
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The current direction and current distance/velocity table are required. Distance is input in
terms of height above the mudline. Distances may be entered as percent of water depth if
the Percent Water depth box is checked.
The mudline elevation may be overridden in the mudline elevation override field. Current
blocking may be designated on the API 20
th
Edition tab. If the automatic button is
chosen, the reference elevation must be specified. The user defined option requires
specifying the blocking factor.
The effects of current on the wave period (Doppler shift) can be determined automatically
by checking the Calculate apparent wave period check box.
Note: If the Doppler shift is to be determined automatically, the wave
period specified on the WAVE input line should be the actual wave
period.
10.2.3 Dead load
This feature is used if dead loads and buoyancy loads are to be generated.
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The direction in which gravity acts is required. The water depth and mudline elevation
used when generating the buoyancy load may be overridden.
10.2.4 Wave
The Wave feature is used to add, delete or edit wave loading.
The wave type must be selected from the nine available wave type options. The wave
height, approach direction and either the period or length must be entered.
Note: When accounting for the Doppler shift per API-RP2A 20th edition,
the actual wave period should be entered if the apparent wave
option is selected on the CURRENT card image. Otherwise, enter the
apparent wave period.
The wave crest position information may be expressed in terms of length, degrees of a
wave cycle or time by selecting Length, Degrees or Time as the definition units
respectively. The initial position of the crest, the step size and the number of the crest
positions to calculate wave loading must be indicated. The critical position option
stipulates the crest position for which to save the wave loading.
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Additional wave information including spreading factor, water depth and mudline
elevation overrides, member load segmentation, print options and STREAM function
order may be entered on the Wave Parameters and Miscellaneous tabs.
10.2.5 Mudflow
Mudflow loading data is specified using this option.
10.2.6 Drag
The defined submerged areas and/or volumes that are to be considered when generating
environmental loading for a particular load condition, are designated using this option.
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The load condition and the operation are indicated on the operation dialog. The group
identifiers of the drag areas and/or volumes to be considered for this load condition are
entered on the Submerged Area (Volume) dialog.
10.2.7 Group Override
This option is used to override group data utilized in the calculation of self weight,
buoyancy and environmental loads for the indicated load condition, see Seastate manual
for options.
Note: Load condition override data takes precedence over global override
data.
10.2.8 Member Override
This option is used to override member data utilized in the calculation of self weight,
buoyancy and environmental loads for the indicated load condition, see Seastate manual
for options.
Note: Load condition override data takes precedence over global override
data.
10.2.9 Plate Override
This option is used to override plate data utilized in the calculation of self weight,
buoyancy and environmental loads for the indicated load condition. See Seastate manual
for options.
Note: Load condition override data takes precedence over global override
data.
10.2.10 Load Label
Load condition titles may be entered using this option.
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10.2.11 LC Component Factors
Load condition component factors for loading generated by the Seastate module and/or
specified by the user may be added, deleted or changed using this feature.
10.2.12 Transfer Function
This option may be used to define the parameters required to generate the waves to be
used for the development of a transfer function for a static fatigue analysis.
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10.2.13 Repeat LC
This option allows for all previously defined environmental load conditions to be
repeated with a different wave, wind and current direction. This feature is only applicable
when wave, wind and current approach directions are the same.
10.3 OPTIONS
The Options feature is used to define, modify or delete Seastate environmental load
generation options.
Input and output options and the Seastate physical parameters are designated on the Load
Options dialog. The designated options are saved when the Update button is selected.
Existing Seastate options may be deleted by picking the Delete button. Selecting the
Reports and the Simplified Hydro Collapse tabs accesses additional options including the
analysis, hydrostatic collapse and print options.
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REPORT FEATURES
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11.0 REPORT FEATURES
The Report features provide the capability to report model information to an external
report file.
Short reports and detailed reports are available. Short reports in general, show only
contents of the model excluding any details. Detailed reports include detailed information
of the item selected. For example, the short member information report shows only the
member names, whereas the detailed report gives information about the member fixity,
section properties, beta angle, reference joint, etc.
The portion of the structure to include for reporting may be specified so that reports are
generated only for items displayed on the screen, only items that are activated or all
items. Additional report filters such as joint ranges, load conditions, member groups, etc.
are available.
11.1 JOINTS
The joint report feature generates a report containing the joint information including
coordinates and fixity based on the selection criteria chosen.
The joints to be included in the report may be filtered by specifying joint ranges in the
appropriate fields. All joints within the specified ranges are included in the report. If
'Screen' selection criterion is chosen, then all joints displayed on the screen and within the
specified ranges are included.
11.2 MEMBERS
The member report feature generates a report containing member information including
property group, releases, reference joint, orientation angle, flood condition, segmentation,
cross section and yield strength.
The members to be included in the report may be filtered by specifying joint ranges in the
appropriate fields. All members connected to a joint within the specified ranges are
included in the report. If the 'Screen' selection criterion is chosen, then only members
displayed on the screen are considered.
Note: All joints are considered when no joint range is input.
11.2.1 Member Offsets
This option reports member offsets for all members displayed or all members in the
structure by picking the Screen or All option, respectively. J oint ranges may be specified
so that only members with at least one connecting joint within the designated ranges are
reported.
11.3 PLATES
The plate report option generates a report containing plate information including the
property group, connecting joints and print option.
The plates to be included in the report may be filtered by specifying joint ranges and/or
plate name in the appropriate fields. If no range is designated, all joints are considered.
All plates connected to a joint within the joint ranges (if specified) and whose name
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matches the plate name filter are included in the report. If the 'Screen' selection criterion
is chosen, then only plates displayed on the screen are considered.
Note: The wild card Character * may be specified in the Plate name
filter.
11.3.1 Plate Offsets
The plate offset report contains plate offsets for all plates displayed or all plates in the
structure by picking the Screen or Entire Structure option, respectively. J oint ranges may
be specified so that only plates with at least one connecting joint within the designated
ranges are reported. A plate name filter may also be specified so that only plates whose
name matches the filter are reported.
11.4 SHELLS
The shell report option generates a report containing shell information including the
thickness, connecting joints and print option.
The shells to be included in the report may be filtered by specifying joint ranges and/or a
shell name in the appropriate fields. If no joint range is designated, all joints are
considered. All shells connected to a joint within the joint ranges (if specified) and whose
name matches the shell name filter are included in the report. If the 'Screen' selection
criterion is chosen, then only shells displayed on the screen are considered.
Note: The wild card Character * may be specified in the Shell name
filter.
11.5 PROPERTIES
The Property report features generate member and plate group and cross section property
reports.
11.5.1 Member Groups
This feature generates a report containing the stiffness properties and the code check
properties assigned to member groups. A member group name filter may be specified so
that only groups matching the filter are reported.
11.5.2 Member Sections
This feature generates a report containing cross section data and stiffness properties
assigned to member sections. A member section name filter may be specified so that only
sections matching the filter are reported.
11.5.3 Plate Groups
Plate group data including thickness, density, Modulus of Elasticity, Poisson's ratio, yield,
etc. are reported using this feature. A plate group name filter may be specified so that
only groups matching the filter are reported.
11.5.4 Plate Stiffeners
The Plate Stiffener report generated using this feature contains plate stiffener section
data. A plate stiffener section filter may be specified so that only section names matching
the filter are reported.
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11.5.5 Library
This feature allows the user to list the member section labels for a short report, or the
member section properties for a detailed report, for all sections in the default member
section library file.
11.6 LOADS
Defined loading is reported using the Loads report features. A load condition filter and a
load identification label filter may be specified so that only load contained in load
conditions that match the load condition filter and with a label that matches the ID filter
are reported.
11.6.1 Contents
This feature is used to display the contents of one or more load conditions. The short
report shows only load identification labels of the load condition. The detailed report,
shows each joint and member load input line contained in the load condition in addition
to any Seastate load generation input lines.
11.6.2 Summation
This feature sums the loading for each load condition that matches the load condition and
ID filters specified. If the Screen option is chosen, then only loading assigned to joints or
elements displayed are summed.
11.6.3 All Above
The All Above feature generates both a load contents and a load summation report.
11.6.4 Sum By Ids
This option generates the total summation of all loads assigned to a particular load ID.
11.7 MODEL INFO
This option reports current model information to the Report window. This information
includes the number of joints, structural elements, properties, loads, etc.
11.8 TEXT FILE
This option allows the user to browse any ASCII file in the Report window.
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OPTIONS FEATURES
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12.0 OPTIONS FEATURES
Model analysis options are added, deleted and/or changed using the features of this menu.
12.1 ANALYSIS
This feature is used to define the SACS analysis options. The working units, analysis
type and code check option should be specified on the following dialog.
Additional options may be selected by checking the appropriate check boxes. The
Number of stress check segments corresponds to the number of segments each member
(for prismatic) or each segment of the member (non-prismatic) is to be divided into for
code check purposes. The Post module checks the beginning and end of each code check
segment.
The total number of basic load conditions and load combinations may also be specified.
If this information is not specified, the program will determine the number of load
conditions automatically. However, if the number of load conditions is entered, it must
match the number of load conditions contained in the model or the pre-processing
module will terminate execution.
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The desired reports are specified by selecting the Report tab.
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12.2 SELECT LOAD CONDITION
The Select Load Condition feature is a replacement for the LDCASE line and may be
used to specify the load conditions in the SACS input file that are to be used for a
particular analysis. This line can be repeated as often as necessary to select any or all of
the load conditions, and should follow the OPTIONS line in the SACS model file.
Note: This line should not be used in conjunction with the LDCASE line.
12.2.1 Standard
This feature allows the user to select load conditions to be used for a standard static
and/or PSI analysis.
12.2.2 Dynamic Mass
This feature allows the user to select load conditions which are to be converted to mass
for dynamic characteristics.
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12.2.3 P-Delta
This feature allows the user to designate gravity load conditions to be used to determine
P-Delta effects for second order analysis and/or moment magnifiers for concrete first
order analysis.
12.3 LOAD CONDITION FACTOR
These features are used to factor load conditions based upon analysis type. The factors
specified appear on the LCFAC input line.
12.3.1 Standard
This feature allows the user to factor load conditions used for a standard static and/or PSI
analysis.
12.3.2 Dynamic Mass
This feature allows the user to factor load conditions to be converted to mass for dynamic
characteristics.
12.3.3 P-Delta
This feature allows the user to factor gravity load conditions used to determine P-Delta
effects for a second order analysis and/or moment magnifiers for concrete first order
analysis.
12.4 ALLOWABLE STRESS/MAT FACTOR
The Allowable Stress/Mat Factor option allows for the specification of allowable stress
factors for particular load conditions. The load conditions and the factors specified in the
appropriate fields appear on the AMOD input line. Allowable stress data on existing
AMOD input lines may be removed from the model by selecting the Delete button.
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12.5 UNITY CHECK RANGES
This option allows the user to specify the unity check ranges to be used when reporting
unity checks in partitions. Deleting specified ranges reverts the ranges back to the default
values.
12.6 REDESIGN
This feature allows for the specification of redesign parameters on the REDESIGN input
line used when the redesign option on the OPTIONS input line is selected. If no redesign
options are specified, default values are used.
The REDESIGN input line may be deleted by picking the Delete button.
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12.7 REDESIGN DT
This feature is used to impose upper limits on the diameter to thickness ration of tubular
members as a function of water depth. Information specified is applied to the REDES3
input line. Existing data may be removed from the model by picking the Delete button.
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12.8 HYDROSTATIC COLLAPSE
This option defines, modifies or deletes hydrostatic collapse options designated on the
HYDRO input line.
Existing HYDRO input lines can be deleted from the model by selecting the Delete
button.
12.9 CONCRETE
This option allows the user to set concrete analysis and reporting options.
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MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES
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13.0 MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES
13.1 TITLE
This option provides the capability to add and/or modify the model title information.
Note: Each 80 column title line is shown as two title lines in the
table.
13.2 MODIFY LEG
This feature is used to modify an existing leg. The X and Y coordinate distance from the
origin to the leg at the working point elevation and the leg batter may be modified for any
of the currently defined legs. The Next Leg button and Previous Leg button allows the
user to switch the leg to be modified.
Note: Changes to leg data can not be undone using the "Undo" feature.
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13.3 CREATE LEG
This feature adds secondary legs, skirt piles or conductors that were not originally
defined during the automatic generation procedure to the existing structure. The structure
must have existing legs and elevations defined according to the Precede conventions, see
Section 2.2.1. Legs added using this feature are considered secondary legs, ie. face and
plan views are not redefined when generating a new leg.
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Note: The leg number specified must be an odd number.
13.4 DEFINE LEG
Legs may defined so that face and elevation plan views may be generated by the program
automatically. The leg and pile joint numbering scheme must adhere to the requirements
defined in Section 2.2.1
The number of main legs is required. The main leg numbers followed by secondary
numbers should be specified in the Leg fields.
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13.5 MODIFY ELEVATION
Model elevations that were defined during the automatic jacket generation may be
modified using this feature. Elevations may not be added or deleted using this feature.
In addition, the number of joints reserved at each elevation, and row designations may be
changed using this feature. Modifications made using this feature may not be undone
using the "Undo" command.
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13.6 CREATE CONDUCTOR
This feature adds skirt piles or conductors that were not originally defined during the
automatic generation procedure to the existing structure. The structure must have existing
legs and elevations defined according to the Precede conventions, see Section 2.2.1.
13.7 MERGE
This option is used to merge the contents of a SACS input model file into the current
model.
Note: Duplicate joints, structural elements, and properties from the
model file being merged are ignored.
13.8 CHECK MODEL
This feature performs a check of the model data. References to undefined data is noted
along with data that has been defined but is not being referenced by existing structural
elements.
When executing the data check feature, the following data validity checks are made.
Joints
Disconnected joint (ie. joint defined, but is not attached to any structural element and
is not used as a reference joint.
1. Undefined joint loaded.
2. Undefined joint referenced by a member.
3. Undefined joint referenced by a plate element.
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4. Undefined joint referenced by a wind area.
5. Undefined joint referenced by submerged area.
6. Undefined joint referenced by submerged volume.
Members
1. Member not assigned to a property group.
2. Member assigned to undefined property group.
3. Member reference joints form a straight line with end joints.
4. Undefined member loaded.
5. Member defined more than once.
6. Member connected to undefined joint.
7. Member length inconsistent with non-prismatic group segment lengths.
Plates
Plate name is used more than once.
Plate connected to undefined joint.
Plate not assigned to a plate property group.
Plates assigned to undefined plate property group.
Shells
Shell element name used more than once.
Shell connected to undefined joint.
Properties
Member property group not assigned to any members.
Member section not assigned to any group.
Member group references undefined section.
Member group has multiple zero length segments defined.
Plate group not assigned to any plate elements.
Plate group references undefined plate stiffener section.
Plate stiffener section not used by any plate group.
Loads
Load applied to an undefined joint.
Load applied to an undefined member.
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HELP FEATURES
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14.0 HELP FEATURES
Selecting the Help menu activates the help file browse facility. The user may browse
through the menu items or the list of keywords and terms that are provided. The
appropriate menu item is referenced for keywords and terms listed.
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APPENDIX
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A.0 APPENDIX
A.1 PRECEDE COMMENT DATA
Precede places special comment data used only by the SACS graphics programs. In
general this data defines view and model creation information and begins with the
characters "**". The data is ignored by SACS batch programs and can be deleted from
the model file if desired.
Note: If the comment data is removed from the model file, the graphical
information will not be available when using SACS graphics
programs.
The following details the special comment cards created by the Precede program. The
column numbers and the comment data description follow.
A.1.1 Leg Data Comment #1
One for each leg defined
2-9 "**LEG1**"
13-14 Leg number (1-99)
15-24 X coordinate at the working point
25-34 Y coordinate at the working point
35-44 Z coordinate at the working point
45-54 X coordinate at the mudline
55-64 Y coordinate at the mudline
65-74 Z coordinate at the mudline
A.1.2 Leg Data Comment #2
One following each Leg Data #1 input line
2-9 "**LEG2**"
13-14 Leg number (1-99)
15-24 Z coordinate at the top of the structure
25-34 Z coordinate at the bottom of the structure
35-44 Z coordinate at the top of the pile
45-48 Pile type indicator
49-52 Grout indicator
53-56 Leg type indicator
A.1.3 Elevation Data Header
2-9 **ELEV**"
11-20 Elevation at the mudline
21-24 Number of joints at mudline elevation (100)
25-34 Elevation at the working point
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35-38 Number of joints at the working point (100)
39-48 Elevation at the bottom of the structure
49-52 Number of joints at the bottom of the structure (100)
53-62 Elevation at the pile connection point
63-66 Number of the next joint available at top of structure
A.1.4 Elevation Data Commen t
2-9 "**ELEV**"
11-20 Intermediate elevation #1
21-24 Number of joints at the elevation(100 maximum)
25-34 Intermediate elevation #2
35-38 Number of joints at the intermediate elevation
39-48 Intermediate elevation #3
49-52 Number of joints at the intermediate elevation
53-62 Intermediate elevation #4
63-66 Number of joints at the intermediate elevation
67-76 Intermediate elevation #5
77-80 Number of joints at the intermediate elevation
A.1.5 Leg Member Group Label Dat a
2-9 "**LGLB**"
11-13 Number of leg member group labels to input
14-16 Group label 1
17-19 Group label 2
etc.
A.1.6 Pile Member Group Label Dat a
2-9 "**PLLB**"
11-13 Number of pile member group labels to input
14-16 Group label 1
17-19 Group label 2
A.1.7 Jacket Row Definitions
One input line allowed
2-9 "**ROWS**"
11-18 User alphanumeric definition of jacket Row A
19-26 User alphanumeric definition of jacket Row B
27-34 User alphanumeric definition of jacket Row 1
35-42 User alphanumeric definition of jacket Row 2
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43-50 User alphanumeric definition of jacket Row 3
51-58 User alphanumeric definition of jacket Row 4
A.1.8 User Defined View Comment #1
One for each view defined
2-9 "**SVS1**"
11-18 View identification
19-58 View title
59-62 Horizontal shift factor of view
63-66 Vertical shift factor of view
67-70 3 dimensional indicator
A.1.9 User Defined View Comment #2
Follows each View Comment #1 input line
2-9 "**SVS2**"
11-24 Scale factor for view
25-38 Out of plane tolerance for view
39-52 X coordinate of view origin
53-66 Y coordinate of view origin
67-80 Z coordinate of view origin
A.1.10 User Defined View Comment #3
Follows User View Comment #2 input line
2-9 "**SVS3**"
11-24 Element 1,1 of transformation matrix for view
25-38 Element 2,1 of transformation matrix for view
39-52 Element 3,1 of transformation matrix for view
53-66 Element 1,2 of transformation matrix for view
67-80 Element 2,2 of transformation matrix for view
A.1.11 User Defined View Comment #4
Follows User View Comment #3 input line
2-9 "**SVS4**"
11-24 Element 3,2 of transformation matrix for view
25-38 Element 1,3 of transformation matrix for view
39-52 Element 2,3 of transformation matrix for view
53-66 Element 3,3 of transformation matrix for view
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A.1.12 User Defined View Comment #5
Follows User View Comment #4 input line
2-9 "**SVS5**"
11-12 J oint display indicator
13-14 Member display indicator
15-16 Plate display indicator
17-18 Shell element display indicator
19-20 Hardcopy rotate 90 degrees indicator
21-22 Hardcopy left justify indicator
23-24 Hardcopy zoom indicator
25-26 Plot element offsets indicator
27-30 Scale factor numerator
31-34 Scale factor denominator
35-36 Disconnected joint indicator
37-38 J oint unroll display indicator
39-42 Display labels indicator
43-44 Number of group labels (Maximum of 12)
45-46 Group label include or exclude indicator
47-48 Number of joint ranges (Maximum of 4)
49-52 Minimum joint number of range 1
53-56 Maximum joint number of range 1
57-60 Minimum joint number of range 2
61-64 Maximum joint number of range 2
65-68 Minimum joint number of range 3
69-72 Maximum joint number of range 3
73-76 Minimum joint number of range 4
77-80 Maximum joint number of range 4
A.1.13 User defined View Comment #6
Follows User View Comment #5 input line
2-9 "**SVS6**"
11-20 Minimum X value for volume
21-30 Maximum X value for volume
31-40 Minimum Y value for volume
41-50 Maximum Y value for volume
51-60 Minimum Z value for volume
61-70 Maximum Z value for volume
Precede
A-5
A.1.14 User Defined View Comment #7
Follows User View Comment #6 input line
2-9 "**SVS7**"
11-13 First group label
14-16 Second group label
19-20 Hardcopy rotate 90 degrees indicator
A.1.15 Special Joint Designator Data
1-9 "***SPJ T**"
11-14 J oint number
15 J oint designator
16-19 J oint number
20 J oint designator
21-24 J oint number
25 J oint designator
26-29 J oint number
30 J oint designator
etc.
Note: For joints not designed by the user: L-leg, P-pile, X-xbrace, K-
kbrace, T-through member, blank-all other joints. For joints
designed by the user: M-leg, Y-xbrace, J-kbrace, U-through member,
Z-all other joints.)
A.1.16 Special Member Designat or Dat a
1-9 "***SPMB**"
11-14 J oint number of member at end A
15-18 J oint number of member at end B
19-30
Member designator (L-leg, P-pile, W-wishbone,
X-xbrace, K-kbrace, H-horizontal, D-diagonal)
31-34 J oint number of member at end A
35-38 J oint number of member at end B
39-50 Member designator
51-54 J oint number of member at end A
55-58 J oint number of member at end B
59-70 Member designator
A.1.17 Equipment Definition Comment #1
1-9 "***LDS1**"
11-20 X of LL corner of pressure or X of center of skid
21-30 Y of LL corner of pressure or Y of center of skid
Precede
A-6
31-40 Z of LL corner of pressure or Z of center of skid
41-50 X of LR corner of pressure or X of center of force
51-60 Y of LR corner of pressure or Y of center of force
61-70 Z of LR corner of pressure or Z of center of force
71-80 X of UL corner of pressure or Fx at center of force
A.1.18 Equipment Definition Comment #2
Follows Equipment Comment #1
1-9 "***LDS2**"
11-20 Y of UL corner of pressure or Fy at center of force
21-30 Z of UL corner of pressure or Fz at center of force
31-40 X of UR corner of pressure or Mx at center of force
41-50 Y of UR corner of pressure or My at center of force
51-60 Z of UR corner of pressure or Mz at center of force
61-70 Pressure at LL-LR of area or length of skid
71-80 Pressure at UL-UR of area or width of skid
A.1.19 Equipment Definition Comment #3
Follows Equipment Comment #2
1-9 "***LDS3**"
11-20 Tolerance of defined plane
21-24 Percent of pressure or force direction indicator
25-28 Force direction indicator
29-32 Force direction indicator or number of skids
33-36 Both direction indicator
37-40 0
41-44 Load condition
45-48 -2 for pressure or -1 for skid
49-52 "EQUP"
53-56 "PRES" for pressure or "SKID" for skid
57-64 Load identification label
65 Load direction
Precede
SECTION B
INDEX
Precede
Precede
B-1
B.0 INDEX
2
2 Line
Display, 4-11
3
3 joint
Display plane, 4-2
3D solid, 4-20
A
Active display, 4-1
Add
Absolute, 5-1
Divide a line, 5-2
Intersection, 5-1
J oint, 5-1
Member, 6-2
Relative, 5-1
Relative to a line, 5-1
Angle, 5-2
Length, 5-2
X-coordinate, 5-2
Y-coordinate, 5-2
Z-coordinate, 5-2
Add quadrilateral
Plate, 7-2
Add triangular
Plate, 7-1
All above
Report, 11-3
Allowable stress/mat factor
Option, 12-4
Analysis
Option, 12-1
Arrow type
Both ends, 4-19
None, 4-20
To end, 4-20
Axis system
Dimension, 4-18
B
Beginning a modeling session, 2-1
Both ends
Leader type, 4-19
Bracing, 2-5
C
Check model
J oint, 13-5
Load, 13-6
Member, 13-6
Miscellaneous, 13-5
Plate, 13-6
Property, 13-6
Shell, 13-6
Close model, 3-4
Combine LC
Load, 9-12
Comment data, A-1
Concrete
Option, 12-7
Concrete, 8-9
Group, 8-9
Rebar, 8-14
Section, 8-11
Slab group, 8-15
Slab rebar, 8-16
Conductors, 2-2, 2-5
Configg.sac, 1-1
Configuration, 1-1
Contents
Report, 11-3
Create conductor
Miscellaneous, 13-5
Create leg
Miscellaneous, 13-2
Curve down
Leader type, 4-19
Curve up
Leader type, 4-19
Cylinder
Display, 4-17
Flat, 4-17
Round, 4-17
D
Dead load
Load, 9-11
Default group names, 2-5
Define as
K-brace, 6-6
Member, 6-6
Through off line, 6-6
Through on line, 6-6
X-brace, 6-6
Define defaults
Member, 6-4
Plate, 7-3
Define leg
Miscellaneous, 13-3
Delete
Element, 4-12
J oint, 4-12, 5-10
Member, 4-12, 6-4
Plate, 4-12, 7-3
Delete LC
Load, 9-11
Delete many
J oint, 5-10
Design
Automatic, 5-12
Exclude joint, 5-15
Include joint, 5-15
J oint, 4-16, 5-12
Manual, 5-13
Reset list, 5-15
Details/Modify
J oint, 5-1
Member, 6-1
Precede
B-2
Plate, 7-1
Dimension
Add, 4-18
Axis system, 4-18
Delete, 4-18
Display, 4-18
Distance, 4-18
Edit, 4-18
None, 4-18
Settings, 4-18
User label, 4-18
Display, 4-1
2 Line, 4-11
3 joint plane, 4-2
Active/Isometric, 4-1
Cylinder, 4-17
Flat, 4-17
Round, 4-17
Dimension, 4-18
Add, 4-18
Delete, 4-18
Edit, 4-18
Settings, 4-18
Face, 4-1
J oint, 4-4
J oint
Design, 4-4
Dynamic BC, 4-4
Fixity, 4-4
Numbering, 4-4
Symbol, 4-4
Labeling, 4-4
Load, 4-8
J oint, 4-8
Member concentrated, 4-8
Member distributed, 4-8
Temperature, 4-8
Load diagram, 4-10
Member, 4-5
Ky or Ly, 4-5
Kz or Lz, 4-5
Lb, 4-5
Local CS or Ly, 4-5
Offset, 4-6
Orientation, 4-5
Section, 4-5
Yield strength, Fy, 4-5
Member group label, 4-5
Plan, 4-1
Plane, 4-2
Plate, 4-6
Full size, 4-6
Group label, 4-6
Local CS, 4-6
Name, 4-6
Offsets, 4-6
Reset select, 4-4
Reset volumes, 4-3
Rotate
Screen, 4-11
X-axis, 4-11
Y-axis, 4-11
Z-axis, 4-11
Rotate, 4-11
SACS 3D, 4-20
Select, 4-3
Shell, 4-7
Full size, 4-7
Local CS, 4-7
Name, 4-7
Show in 3D, 4-12
Special, 4-9
Dummy structure, 4-9
Members w/o properties, 4-9
None, 4-9
Out of plane offsets, 4-9
Rows & elevations, 4-9
Through member, 4-9
Unzoom, 4-16
View, 4-16
Delete, 4-17
Rename bin, 4-17
Save, 4-17
Select, 4-17
XY plane, 4-2
XY volume, 4-2
XZ plane, 4-2
XZ volume, 4-2
YZ plane, 4-2
YZ volume, 4-3
Zoombox, 4-12
Delete element, 4-12
Delete joint, 4-12
Delete member, 4-12
Delete plate, 4-12
Increment joint, 4-12
J oint design, 4-16
Translate/Rotate, 4-12
Zoomdisplay, 4-12
Distance
Dimension, 4-18
Horizontal, 4-19
J oint, 5-1
True, 4-18
Vertical, 4-18
Divide
Equal parts, 6-4
Length, 6-3
Member, 6-3
On member, 6-4
Perpendicular, 6-4
Plate, 7-3
Ratio, 6-3
XY plane, 6-3
XZ plane, 6-3
YZ plane, 6-4
Duplicate
Face, 6-7
Mirror face, 6-7
Plan, 6-7
Duplicate equipment
Load, 9-11
Duplicate LC
Load, 9-11
Duplicate/Mirror
Member, 6-6
DXF
Export, 3-4
E
Effective length
Lb=Lz, 8-8
Ly, 8-8
Ly & Lz, 8-8
Lz, 8-8
Property, 8-8
Precede
B-3
Element
Delete, 4-12
Executive, 1-1
Exit, 2-6, 3-4
Export
DXF, 3-4
NPF, 3-4
Windows Clipboard, 3-4
Windows metafile, 3-4
Exporting, 3-3
F
Face
Display, 4-1
Faces
Plot, 3-3
File, 3-1
Find
J oint, 5-1
Member, 6-1
Plate, 7-1
Fixities
J oint, 5-11
Full set
Plot, 3-3
G
General information, 1-1
Generating a jacket structure, 2-1
Getting started, 2-1
Global parameters
Appurtenance structure, 10-7
Drag/Mass coef, 10-1
Dummy structure, 10-6
Group override, 10-4
Marine growth, 10-2
Member override, 10-5
Plate override, 10-6
Report, 10-9
Reynolds number, 10-2
Seastate, 10-1
Submerged area, 10-4
Submerged volume, 10-4
Wind area, 10-3
Wind shield zones, 10-4
Grid
J oint, 5-2
Group
Concrete, 8-9
Group name
default, 2-5
Grouted structures, 2-2
H
Help, 14-1
Horizontal
Distance, 4-19
Hydrostatic collapse
Option, 12-7
I
Introduction, 1-1
Isometric display, 4-1
J
J acket, 2-1
J acket information, 2-1
J oint, 5-1
Add, 5-1
Absolute, 5-1
Divide a line, 5-2
Intersection, 5-1
Relative, 5-1
Relative to a line, 5-1
Angle, 5-2
Length, 5-2
X-coordinate, 5-2
Y-coordinate, 5-2
Z-coordinate, 5-2
Delete, 4-12, 5-10
Delete many, 5-10
Design, 4-4, 4-16, 5-12
Automatic, 5-12
Exclude joint, 5-15
Include joint, 5-15
Manual, 5-13
Reset list, 5-15
Details/Modify, 5-1
Display, 4-4
Distance, 5-1
Dynamic BC, 4-4
Find, 5-1
Fixities, 5-11
Fixity, 4-4
Grid, 5-2
Labeling, 4-4
Load, 9-1
Mesh, 5-3
Cylindrical, 5-4
Rectangular, 5-3
Spherical, 5-5
Move, 5-6
Number, 4-4
Rename, 5-6
Reorder, 5-6
Report, 11-1
Spring, 5-12
Symbol, 4-4
Translate/Rotate, 5-7
About a line, 5-9
General, 5-8
Mirror image, 5-8
J oints
Measure, 4-19
K
K-brace
Member, 6-2
K-factor
Ky, 8-7
Ky & Kz, 8-7
Kz, 8-8
Lb=Lz, 8-8
Precede
B-4
Property, 8-7
L
Labeling
Display, 4-4
Leader type
Curve down, 4-19
Curve up, 4-19
None, 4-19
S curve, 4-19
Straight, 4-19
Leg data
Specifying, 2-3
Load
Report, 11-3
Load, 9-1
Combine LC, 9-12
Current, 10-11
Dead load, 9-11, 10-12
Delete LC, 9-11
Display, 4-8, 4-10
Drag, 10-14
Duplicate equipment, 9-11
Duplicate LC, 9-11
Group override, 10-15
J oint, 4-8, 9-1
LC component factor, 10-16
Load label, 10-15
member, 9-3
Member concentrated, 4-8
Member distributed, 4-8
Member Group, 9-5
Member override, 10-15
Move equipment, 9-10
Mudflow, 10-14
Plate, 9-9
Plate override, 10-15
Pressure, 9-5
Complex, 9-5
Plate area, 9-7
Simple, 9-5
Repeat LC, 10-17
Ring/Anode, 9-12
Anode, 9-13
Ring, 9-13
Ring table, 9-12
Screen, 4-11
Seastate, 10-10
skid, 9-9
Specified deflection, 9-2
Temperature, 4-8
Transfer function, 10-16
Wave, 10-13
Wind, 10-10
X-axis, 4-11
Y-axis, 4-11
Z-axis, 4-11
Load condition factor
Standard, 12-4
Load condition factor
Dynamic mass, 12-4
Option, 12-4
P-delta, 12-4
Local z down
Plate, 7-4
Local z up
Plate, 7-3
M
Margin
page setup, 3-3
Measure
J oints, 4-19
Points, 4-19
Member
Report, 11-1
Member, 6-1
Add, 6-2
Define as, 6-6
K-brace, 6-6
Through off line, 6-6
Through on line, 6-6
X-brace, 6-6
Define defaults, 6-4
Delete, 4-12, 6-4
Details/Modify, 6-1
Display, 4-5
Divide, 6-3
Equal parts, 6-4
Length, 6-3
On member, 6-4
Perpendicular, 6-4
Ratio, 6-3
XY plane, 6-3
XZ plane, 6-3
YZ plane, 6-4
Duplicate
Face, 6-7
Mirror face, 6-7
Plan, 6-7
Duplicate/Mirror, 6-6
Find, 6-1
Group label, 4-5
K-brace, 6-2
Ky or Ly, 4-5
Kz or Lz, 4-5
Lb, 4-5
Load, 9-3
Local CS, 4-5
Mesh tubular, 6-7
Offset, 4-6, 6-1, 11-1
Orientation, 4-5
Section, 4-5
Set to default, 6-6
String, 6-2
Wishbone, 6-2
X-brace, 6-2
Yield strength, Fy, 4-5
Member group
Load, 9-5
Property, 8-1
Member section
Property, 8-3
Merge
Miscellaneous, 13-5
Mesh
Cylindrical, 5-4
J oint, 5-3
Rectangular, 5-3
Spherical, 5-5
Mesh tubular
Member, 6-7
Precede
B-5
Miscellaneous, 13-1
Check model, 13-5
J oint, 13-5
Load, 13-6
Member, 13-6
Plate, 13-6
Property, 13-6
Shell, 13-6
Create conductor, 13-5
Create leg, 13-2
Define leg, 13-3
Merge, 13-5
Modify elevation, 13-4
Modify leg, 13-1
Title, 13-1
Model, 2-1
New, 3-1
Open, 3-1
Save, 3-1
Save As, 3-2
settings, 3-2
Model info
Report, 11-3
Modify elevation
Miscellaneous, 13-4
Modify leg
Miscellaneous, 13-1
Move
J oint, 5-6
Move equipment
Load, 9-10
N
Neutral picture file
Export, 3-4
Save, 3-2
New Model, 3-1
Non-grouted structures, 2-2
NPF
Export, 3-4
Save, 3-2
O
Offset
Member, 6-1
Open model, 3-1
Option
Allowable stress/mat factor, 12-4
Analysis, 12-1
Concrete, 12-7
Hydrostatic collapse, 12-7
Load condition factor, 12-4
Dynamic mass, 12-4
P-delta, 12-4
Standard, 12-4
Redesign, 12-5
Redesign DT, 12-6
Select load condition
Dynamic mass, 12-3
P-delta, 12-4
Standard, 12-3
Select load condition, 12-3
Unity check Range, 12-5
Option, 12-1
Option
Seastate, 10-17
Overview, 1-1
P
Page Setup, 3-3
Parallel bracing layout, 2-5
Pile stubs, 2-2
Plan
Display, 4-1
Plane
3 joints, 4-2
Display, 4-2
Plans
Plot, 3-3
Plate
Offset, 11-2
Report, 11-1
Plate, 7-1
Add quadrilateral, 7-2
Add triangular, 7-1
Define defaults, 7-3
Delete, 4-12, 7-3
Details/Modify, 7-1
Display, 4-6
Divide, 7-3
Find, 7-1
Full size, 4-6
Group label, 4-6
Load, 9-9
Local CS, 4-6
Local z down, 7-4
Local z up, 7-3
Name, 4-6
Offset, 4-6
Rename, 7-2
Set to default, 7-3
Shell element, 7-4
Plate group
Property, 8-4
Plate stiffener section
Property, 8-6
Plot, 3-2
Faces, 3-3
Full set, 3-3
plans, 3-3
Screen, 3-3
Select view, 3-3
Title, 3-3
Views, 3-3
Points
Measure, 4-19
Pressure
Complex, 9-5
Load, 9-5
Plate area, 9-7
Simple, 9-5
Program overview, 1-1
Property
Library, 11-3
Member group, 11-2
Member section, 11-2
Plate group, 11-2
Plate stiffener, 11-2
Report, 11-2
Precede
B-6
Property, 8-1
Concrete, 8-9
Effective length, 8-8
Lb=Lz, 8-8
Ly, 8-8
Ly & Lz, 8-8
Lz, 8-8
K-factor, 8-7
Ky, 8-7
Ky & Kz, 8-7
Kz, 8-8
Lb=Lz, 8-8
Member group, 8-1
Member section, 8-3
Plate group, 8-4
Plate stiffener section, 8-6
Unbraced length, Lb, 8-9
R
Rebar
Concrete, 8-14
Slab, 8-16
Redesign
Option, 12-5
Redesign DT
Option, 12-6
Redo and Undo, 2-6
Relative to a line
Angle, 5-2
Length, 5-2
X-Coordinate, 5-2
Y-Coordinate, 5-2
Z-Coordinate, 5-2
Rename
J oint, 5-6
Plate, 7-2
Reorder
J oint, 5-6
Report
All above, 11-3
Contents, 11-3
Load, 11-3
Member, 11-1
Model info, 11-3
Plate
Offset, 11-2
Plate, 11-1
Property
Library, 11-3
Member group, 11-2
Member section, 11-2
Plate group, 11-2
Plate stiffener, 11-2
Property, 11-2
Shell, 11-2
Sumby IDs, 11-3
Summation, 11-3
Text file, 11-3
Report, 11-1
J oint, 11-1
Member
Offset, 11-1
Reset select
Display, 4-4
Reset volumes
Display, 4-3
Ring/Anode
Andoe, 9-13
Load, 9-12
Ring, 9-13
Ring table, 9-12
Rotate
Display, 4-11
S
S curve
Leader type, 4-19
Sacgcfg, 1-1
SACS 3D, 4-20
3D solid, 4-20
Save model, 3-1
Save Model As, 3-2
Save NPF As, 3-2
Screen
Plot, 3-3
Seastate, 10-1
Global parameters, 10-1
Appurtenance structure, 10-7
Drag/Mass coef, 10-1
Dummy structure, 10-6
Global override, 10-4
Marine growth, 10-2
Member override, 10-5
Plate override, 10-6
Report, 10-9
Reynolds number, 10-2
Submerged area, 10-4
Submerged volume, 10-4
Wind area, 10-3
Wind shield zones, 10-4
Load, 10-10
Current, 10-11
Dead load, 10-12
Drag, 10-14
Group override, 10-15
LC component factor, 10-16
Load label, 10-15
Member override, 10-15
Mudflow, 10-14
Plate override, 10-15
Repeat LC, 10-17
Transfer function, 10-16
Wave, 10-13
Wind, 10-10
Option, 10-17
Section
Concrete, 8-11
Select
Display, 4-3
Select load condition
Dynamic mass, 12-3
Option, 12-3
P-delta, 12-4
Standard, 12-3
Select view
Plot, 3-3
Set to default
Member, 6-6
Plate, 7-3
Settings, 3-2
Shell
Precede
B-7
Report, 11-2
Shell
Display, 4-7
Full size, 4-7
Local CS, 4-7
Name, 4-7
Shell element
Plate, 7-4
Show in 3D
Display, 4-12
Skid
Load, 9-9
Slab group
Concrete, 8-15
Slab rebar
Concrete, 8-16
Special
Display, 4-9
Dummy structure, 4-9
Members w/o properties, 4-9
None, 4-9
Out of plane offsets, 4-9
Rows & elevations, 4-9
Through member, 4-9
Specified deflection
Load, 9-2
Specifying leg data, 2-3
Spring
J oint, 5-12
Start modeling, 2-1
Straight
Leader type, 4-19
String
Member, 6-2
Structure
Generate a jacket, 2-1
Grouted, 2-2
Non-grouted, 2-2
Sum by IDs
Report, 11-3
Summation
Report, 11-3
System configuration, 1-1
T
Text file
Report, 11-3
Title
Miscellaneous, 13-1
Plot, 3-3
To end
Leader type, 4-20
Translate/Rotate
About a line, 5-9
General, 5-8
J oint, 5-7
Mirror image, 5-8
True
Distance, 4-18
U
Unbraced length, Lb
Property, 8-9
Undo and Redo, 2-6
Unity check Range
Option, 12-5
Unzoom
Display, 4-16
User label
Dimension, 4-18
V
Vertical
Distance, 4-18
View
Active/Isometric, 4-1
Delete, 4-17
Display, 4-16
Rename bin, 4-17
Save, 4-17
Select, 4-17
Views
Plot, 3-3
W
Widnows Clipboard
Export, 3-4
Windows metafile
Export, 3-4
Wishbone
Member, 6-2
X
X-brace
Member, 6-2
XY plane
Display, 4-2
XY volume
Display, 4-2
XZ plane
Display, 4-2
XZ volume
Display, 4-2
Y
YZ plane
Display, 4-2
YZ volume
Display, 4-3
Z
Zoom box
Delete element, 4-12
Delete joint, 4-12
Delete member, 4-12
Delete plate, 4-12
Display, 4-12
Increment joint, 4-12
J oint design, 4-16
Translate/Rotate, 4-12
Zoomdisplay, 4-12
Precede
B-8