MODULE DESCRIPTION FORM

NM 436 DYNAMICS OF OFFSHORE STRUCTURES

Module Registrar: Prof Atilla Inceci k

Taught To (Course): 4
th
Year MEng/BEng Naval
Architecture with Ocean Engineering
Other Lecturers Involved:

Credit Weighting: 20 Semester: 1 & 2
Assumed Prerequi sites:
NM313 and NMXX (Offshore Engineering)
Compulsory Academi c Level: 4

Module Format and Del ivery (hours):

Lecture Tutorial Laboratory Project Assignments Private Study Total
40 20 20 120 200

Educational Ai m

This module aims to

provide knowledge in order to understand the factors influencing the dynamic behaviour of fixed and
floating offshore structures due to environmental forces
develop skills in order to predict the dynamic and structural motion response of fixed and floating offshore
platforms
develop skills in order to design and analyse foundations for fixed offshore structures


Learning Outcomes

On completion of the module the student is expected to be able to

LO1 predict the environmental forces and resulting motions of semi-submersibles; floating production, storage
and offloading systems, tension leg platforms, SPAR buoys and fixed lattice and gravity type platforms

LO2 calculate the restoring forces due to catenary mooring systems

LO3 model the dynamic behaviour of coupled floating multi-body systems

LO4 predict the stability of a fixed offshore platform taking into account the soil-structure interaction


(UK SPEC suggests no more than 4 learning outcomes per module. Statements must be broad and be syllabus free and link
in with the intended learning outcomes on the programme specifications.)


Syll abus

The module will teach the following:

Overview of basic design concepts; environmental design considerations; wave, wind and current induced
motions and loads; second-order wave induced forces and response of floating and compliant structures;
mooring design; DP systems; dynamic global structural response analysis; dynamic modelling of coupled floating
multi-body systems; foundation design for gravity platforms










Assessment of Learning Outcomes

Criteri a

For each of the Module Learning Outcomes the following criteria will be used to make judgements on student learning:

LO1 Prediction of the environmental forces and resulting motions of semi-submersibles; floating production,
storage and offloading systems, tension leg platforms, SPAR buoys and fixed lattice and gravity type platforms
C1 Ability to formulate first- and second-order wave, steady current and steady and dynamic wind forces acting
on a given floating offshore platform
C2 Ability to formulate first-order wave, steady current and steady wind forces acting on a given fixed offshore
platform
C3 Ability to predict steady and dynamic motion responses due to first- and second-order wave, steady current
and steady and dynamic wind forces

LO2 Calculation of the restoring forces due to catenary mooring systems
C1 Ability to calculate restoring force as function of the lateral displacement of a moored offshore platform

LO3 Modelling the dynamic behaviour of coupled floating multi-body systems
C1 Ability to generate a dynamic model for a coupled floating multi-body system
C2 Ability to derive and solve the multi-degree of freedom system motion equations to determine the motion
amplitudes

LO4 Prediction of the stability of a fixed offshore platform taking into account the soil-structure interaction
C1 Ability to calculate minimum and maximum pressure forces on the soil
C2 Ability to determine bearing capacity and sliding resistance of soil
C3 Ability to determine the adequacy of a foundation design


The standards set for each criterion per Module Learning Outcome to achieve a pass grade are indicated on the
assessment sheet for all assessment.


12 Principles of Assessment and Feedback
(on Learning & Teaching web pages: www.strath.ac.uk/learnteach/teaching/staff/assessfeedback/12principles/ )

Please state briefly how these are incorporated in this module.

The examination will allow students with an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and the
possession of subject-specific and key skills. This medium will also allow students to demonstrate intended
learning outcomes across a wide range of topics within the syllabus.

The coursework will allow students with an opportunity to demonstrate written communication skills, design skills,
IT skills and depth of understanding.

The feedback will be given over course work to highlight strengths and weaknesses of students in communication,
design and IT skills and their understanding of fundamentals.




Assessment Method(s) Including Percentage Breakdown and Duration of Exams

Examinations Courseworks Projects
Number Duration Weighting Number Weighting Number Weighting
1 3 80 2 20
L/Outcomes
LO1, LO2, LO3 and LO4 LO1, LO2 and LO3
Indicate which learning outcomes (L01, L02 etc) are to be assessed by exam/coursework/project as required.


Coursework / Submissions deadlines:
Coursework 1 on LO1 and LO2 Week: 11
Coursework 2 on LO3 Week: 6 (Second Semester)

Resit Assessment Procedures:
By re-examination 3hrs.




PLEASE NOTE:
Students need to gain a summative mark of 40% to pass the module. Students who fail the module at the
first attempt will be re-examined during the August diet. This re-examination will consist entirel y of exam.

Recommended Reading

1. MCormick, M.E., Ocean Engineering Wave Mechanics, J ohn Wiley & Sons, N.Y., 1973.
2. Chakrabarti, S.K., Hydrodynamics of Offshore Structures, Computational Mechanics Publications,
Springer-Verlag,
3. Clauss G., Lehmann E.and Ostergard, C., Offshore Structures, Vol.1, Conceptual Design and
Hydromechanics, Springer-Verlag, 1992.
4. Faltinsen, O.M., Ship Loads on Ships and Offshore Structures, Cambridge University Press,1990.
5. Hooft, J .P., Advanced Dynamics of Offshore Structures, J ohn Wiley & Sons 1973.
6. Sarpkaya, T. and Isaacson,M. Mechanics of Wave Forces on Offshore Structures, Van Nostrand
Reinhold, New York, 1981.
7. Patel, M.H. Dynamics of Offshore Structures, Butterworths, 1989.
8. Patel, M.H. and Witz, J .A., Compliant Offshore Structures, Butterworth-Heinemann, 1991.
9. Dawson, T.H., Offshore Structural Engineering, Prentice-Hall, 1983.
10. Graff, W.J ., Introduction to Offshore Structures, Gulf Publishing Company, 1981.
11. Draft Recommended Practise for Planning, Designing and Constructing Fixed Offshore Platforms-
Load and Resistance Factor Design, American Petroleum Institute, Dallas, Texas. USA,
1989.
12. Offshore Installations: Guidance on Design and Construction, Department of Energy, 1984



Additional Student Feedback
(Please specify details of when additional feedback will be provided)

Date Time Room No
Week 6 Sem 1
Week 6 Sem 2
See timetables TBA

Session: 2013-14

Approved:
Course Director Signature: D Clel land
Date of Last Modifications: 1/02/2013

MODULE TIMETABLE




Module Code:

NM 4XX

Module Title:
DYNAMICS OF OFFSHORE PLATFORMS



Brief Description of Assessment:
Prediction of wave excitation forces on and resulting motions of a semisubmersible

Calculation of Force-Displacement variation for a catenary mooring system

Development of a dynamic model and motion response equations for a coupled floating multi-body system


Assessment Timing:-

Indicate on the table below the Start/Submission dates for each Assignment/Project and the timing of each Exam/Class Test(s).



Semester

WK1

WK2

WK3

WK4

WK5

WK6

WK7

WK8

WK9

WK10

WK11

WK12

Exam Period
One

CW1
Start
CW1
Submit





Semester

WK1

WK2

WK3

WK4

WK5

WK6

WK7

WK8

WK9

Exam
Period
Two

CW2
Start
CW2
Submit
3 Hrs