Oil & Gas Articles

 This is a follow-up article to the previous article on Framed Structures Optimization. 1.1      Abstract A previous article introduced the Optim22 method.  This one adds additional background information plus 3 more case studies to...

1      Abstract A semi-automated structural weight optimization system is presented for framed structures of post and beam construction which is based on basic structural member design principles.   The approach is to adjust member properties in a manner that...

In the offshore construction industry, the connection between the newly installed pipeline and the riser is accomplished via a series of ‘spoolpieces’ (or spools). The spool is fabricated by welding pipe joints to form an L-shaped, Z-shaped, or possibly a straight...

A simplified method of performing fatigue analysis of offshore structures   Introduction An offshore structure is subject to environmental loads of waves, wind and current. By their nature, the resulting wave loads on the structure are cyclical. These cyclical...