STANDARD CRITERIA GUIDES & BUMPERS PLACEMENT OF TOPSIDES SC 251 Prepared by : — HeereMac vof. Vondellaan 47 2332 AA Leiden ‘The Netherlands | 21.10.1991, IDe Approved | LD Rev. | Rev. date | Prep. Status | Approved10 1 20 2 2 2 3 2.2 Topside Movements 3 23. Placement Tolerances . 5 3.0 GUIDE AND BUMPER CONCEPTS/IMPACT FORCES .........- 6 3.1. Vertical Post Type Guide and Horizontal Bumper .........-.- 7 32 Sloping Post Type Guide and Horizontal Bumper ...........+ 8 ‘S3)e Cow Horielype Bumperee epee epee et 10 34 — "Cow Horn’ Type Guide ....... 6.0 0eceeceeeeeeeeee ees u 35 Pin/Bucket Guides (External or Internal) .......-...0..0005 B 3.6 Stabbing Cone Arrangements ........06..0ce0eeeeseeeees “4 40 PLACEMENT FORCES 16 4.1 Topside Supports 16 42 Stabbing Cones 16 5.0 DESIGN STRESSES .........---- 2-22 e eee e ee eee cece eee ee 18 60 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS ..........-..-2--2020-2 eee eee 19 APPENDICES .. Appendix I Terminology . Appendix I Example design weight dual lift (ref. 2.1) .........0es000005 2 Scat 71019110 INTRODUCTION ‘The following criteria form an integral part of the Standard Design Criteria to be used throughout the engineering phases of all offshore installation projects. ‘They must be read and used in conjunction with other specific criteria relevant to related phases of the installation engineering. Any conflicts arising from project specific features must be brought to the attention of the Management and resolved with their explicit approval. Departures from any of the stated criteria and/or any relaxations must be approved in writing by the Management. The Originator reserves the right to modify and change its stated engineering criteria without explanation or notice, except as required by current engineering contracts at the time of such changes. Basic criteria are included for the design of guide & bumper systems for the offshore placement of topsides on fixed installations. ‘They provide sufficient information for topside designers to design guides and bumpers as part of the topside design. Special constructions such as flare booms, derrick towers, vessel structures etc. may require specific criteria with respect to loading applications and method of installation. Close cooperation with the Installation Contractor is therefore required. SC25i/Rew.2 17 2110199121 244 TOPSIDE RELATED CRITERIA Design Weight All guide, bumper and placement loads are related to the design weight of the topsides. The design weight is the best estimate of the dry weight increased by weight factors. Design weight = dry weight x weight factors | For dual crane lifts, the design weight attributed to the maximum individual hook-load shall be used for the calculation of impact and placement forces (ref. Appendix II). However since each dual crane lifts is unique the general criteria are to be interpreted with care. Design Phase In most cases the design weight will be supplied by the Client based on their weight control procedure, In the absence of any such information the Contractor advises either of the following: either : mato, weight plus the following percentages for contingencies and inaccuracies: = 10% on structural weight = 20% on equipment weight, or : to agree a budget weight, being the maximum permitted final dry weight or weighed weight, increased by the factors for the final phase as per 2.1.2. SC251/Rev. 2 22 21.10.1991212 — Final Phase For the final design weight the following will be considered: either : final dry weight plus 10% for contingencies and inaccuracies, or : weighed weight plus 3% for contingencies and inaccuracies. Note: The weight control system has to be performed according to a procedure approved by the Installation Contractor. 22 Topside Movements ‘The guide and bumper system should be designed to ensure that no part of the topside other than the supports, guides or bumpers shall impact or clash with any other part of the structure. ‘As a design case for movement of a topside during installation the following criteria shall be adopted for the three axes (see figure 2.2.1 - page 4). Vertical movement = £0.75m Longitudinal movement = = == + 1.50m Transverse movement = + 150m Further cases with regard to tilt and rotation of the topside shall also be included, these are: Longitudinal tilt = 4% Transverse tilt = 4% Plan rotation = 6% Note: These criteria are not applicable for rigging design. ‘The plan rotation limit is only applicable when the topside has been orientated close to its final position. SC251/Rev. 2 37a 20991TOPSIDE MOVEMENT CRITERIA FOR GUIDE AND BUMPER DESIGN Figure 22.1 TOPSIDE MOVEMENT CRITERIA FOR GUIDE AND BUMPER DESIGN SC25i/Rev.2 “7 20199123 Placement Tolerances For the installation a minimum clearance of 25mm in between a guide and bumper is required. Consequently the minimum placement tolerance will be 25mm. ‘The position of the guides shall be such as to minimize the translation of the module extremities. (Reference: Section 6.0, item 6.) SC2s17Rev.2 72 201991,3.0 GUIDE AND BUMPER CONCEPTS/IMPACT FORCES This section illustrates the basic concepts of topside guides and bumpers. Consideration should be given to the possible angles at which a topside may strike a guide at initial contact. The impact forces are indicated on each figure and noted as primary forces, secondary forces or both, as applicable. The symbols indicating the impact forces are as follows: Fh = _ the horizontal impact force acting normal to the face of the guide Fy = _the vertical impact force Fl = _the horizontal impact force acting laterally along the face of the guide. For design purposes it shall be assumed that all these forces act simultaneously. For each case, a brief explanation of application and approximate dimensions are added. In the figures the bumper on the being installed topside is indicated at the bottom of the topside. When determining the dimensions of guides the actual location of the bumper needs to be considered. SCR /Rev.2 ofa A0913.1 Vertical Post ‘Type Guide and Horizontal Bumper Figure 3.1.1 INCOMING Fv TOPSIDE Primary Guide buaery ouce— FF fh Hortzontat = Coie _Primary bumper en {Flush with topside bein cessary but must Fv st Yar topside THe) ELEVATION Figure 3.3.1 shows a vertical post type primary guide. This type of guide provides location in one direction only as does the horizontal bumper. Primary Impact Forces Fh = _—_ 10% of topside design weight Fv 1% of topside design weight (applied along vertical face) FH ‘5% of topside design weight (applied along horizontal face) 1 ‘The design case shall be Fh + Fv + FL. SCI fRev. 2 772 21105991Y =30-45m The dimension should allow for the incoming topside to Z= 30m be moved into position 3 meters above major obstacles (15 meters above secondary guides) and allow for the topside movement given in section 22 Locations and Provisions Primary guide posts are normally located at main grid positions for strength purposes. ‘Two guides at maximum internal grid spacing shall be provided for each topside. ‘The guides may be integral guides of previously installed topsides. In this case more attention shall be paid to topside tilt (and other movements). 3.2 Sloping Post Type Guide and Horizontal Bumper Figure 3.2.1 452-60" a FI tr INCOMING —> : {F INCOMING. eit | GpSbe ELEVATION PLAN SC2S17Rev.2 oe 21101991Figure 32.1 shows a sloping post type guide, which may be used for primary or secondary guidance. This type of guide provides location in one direction only and may have a primary function when it is not possible to swing the topside into position. In this case, sloping post guides might be fitted either side of the topside and the topside can be slotted in place vertically. As a secondary guide it may be used in conjunction with a primary system as indicated in section 3.1. ‘Impact forces Primary Secondary Fh = 10% 5% of topside design weight Ww = 10% 10% of topside design weight Foo 5% 1% of topside design weight (applied along the horizontal face) ‘The design case shall be Fh + Fv + Fi. Dimensions Primary Secondary i 10 - 1.5m 0.5 - 1.5m (see note) Yos 45m 1.0 - 20m Zoe 3.0m, 15m Locations and Provisions Sloping post type guides are normally located at main grid positions for strength purposes. ‘Two guides at maximum available spacing shall be provided for each topside. As secondary guides, two are normally provided at a spacing to suit the primary system. Note: Secondary guides should ensure that a topside is held in place by the vertical faces of guides prior to set-down and should allow for topside tilt, SC2ifRev.2 97 2110599133 "Cow Hom" Type Bumper Figure 33.1 | 1 z t INCOMING TOPSIDE wre Fh INcoMiNe it eS TOPSIDE Fa ELEVATION Figure 3.3.1 shows a ‘cow horn” type bumper. This type of bumper provides two directional locations. It can be used as both a primary and secondary bumper in conjunction with guides indicated in previous sections. Impact Forces Primary Secondary Fh = 10% 5% of topside design weight Fos 1% 1% of topside design weight A = 10% 1% of topside design weight ‘The design case shall be Fh + Fv + Fl. SC251/Rev.2 1072 210199,Dimensions Primary Secondary xX = 1.0m osm Yee 05 - 15m 05m Zo. 15m 075m "Cow horn’ type bumpers are normally located at main grid positions for strength purposes. ‘Two shall be provided at the maximum available spacing for each topside. 34 "Cow Hom’ Type Guide Figure 3.4.1 INCOMING INCOMING TOPSIDE TOPSIDE ELEVATION FRONT ELEVATION Figure 3.4.1 shows a "cow horn’ type secondary guide. This type of guide provides location in two directions, and is normally used in conjunction with a primary system as indicated in previous sections. SCBSi/Rev.2 nye 21.10.1991Secondary Impact Forces Fh = 5% of topside design weight Fyoo= 10% of topside design weight Foe 5% of topside design weight ‘The design case shall be Fh + Fv + Fl. Dimensions Y = 1.5m including a minimum of 0.5m vertical guidance. (see note) Locations and Provisions "Cow horn" type guides are normally located at main grid positions for strength purposes. ‘Two shall be provided at a spacing to suit the primary system. Note: Secondary guides should ensure that a topside is held in place by the vertical faces of guides prior to set-down and should allow for topside tilt. SCASI7Rev2 2p 210199135 Pin/Bucket Guides (External or Internal) Figure 35.1 INCOMING INCOMING TOPSIDE TOPSIDE he SIDE ELEVATION FRONT ELEVATION Figure 3.5.1 shows a pin and bucket type guide which may be used for secondary guidance. This type of guide positions topsides in two directions and is used in conjunction with primary systems. Impact Forces Fh = _ 5% of topside design weight in any plan direction (see note) Fv = _ 109% of topside design weight The design case shall be Fh + Fv. Dimensions X = 15m (See note) Z = 0.5m. SC-25i/Rev.2 Be 2101995,36 Locations and Provisions ‘Two bucket/pin guides are required per topside (in - line or diagonally). These are located to suit installation and topside structure lay-out, topside roof and floor length requirements, placement tolerances, and must be visible for installation. Note: The combination of the primary- and pin and bucket system should allow for the topside movements as indicated in section 2.2. Stabbing Cone Arrangements Primary cones should be arranged such that there are two located on diagonally ‘opposite corners of the lifted topsides. The remaining cones can be secondary cones, However depending on topside particulars and installation method, one type of cone can be used for all legs. In this case all cones are primary cones. ‘The cones defined slope should be such that the cones will not be held up due to friction. Stabbing Forces Stabbing forces to be applied over the stabbing zone shall be calculated as follows: (Primary Cones V = _ 10% topside design weight H = _ 10% topside design weight (ii) Secondary Cones V = _—_5% topside design weight H = _5% topside design weight V and H will be combined to establish the worst design case. For the design weight (especially for dual lifts) is referred to section 2.1. SC2St/Rew.2 We 21101991Figure 3.6.1 2 2 § z : 2 g a STABBING Figure 3.6.1 shows a stabbing cone which can be used for primary-or secondary guidance. SC2si7Rev.2 15/72 210.195140 | PLACEMENT FORCES 41 ‘Topside Supports Forces acting at the support locations during placement of the topside shall be calculated by distributing the topside design weight proportional to the distances from the C.o.G. Any two diagonally opposite supports shall be designed to withstand 100% of the design weight increased by 20% for dynamic amplification. 42 Stabbing Cones Set-down forces on the support zone of stabbing cones for topsides with legs shall be calculated as follows: vos R R H = tan 9 Where R = _ maximum static leg reaction (as per section 4.1) © = cone slope (degrees) ‘The load shall be applied to the top of 250mm of the cone only. The contact area shall be assumed approximately 1/4 of the circumference depending on detail. V and H will be combined to establish the worst design case. SC251/Rev.2 1672 211019913NOZ. 3NOZ ANOddNS = 0SZ ONISEVLS: Figure 4.2.1 shows the forces acting at the support zone. 177 SC25i/Rev.25.0 DESIGN STRESSES The following design stresses should be employed for guide and bumper members which attribute none of their strength to topside or support structure members. As installation loads can be considered as extreme loads the 1/3 stress increase to allowable stresses can be used. Tension 06 Fy Compression 06 Fy Bending 0.66 Fy Shear 0.40 Fy ‘Combined 0.66 Fy Bearing 0.90 Fy Buckling AISC table Fy = _ yield stress as per material specs. For guides and bumpers which partially attribute their strength to topside or support structure members, “normal allowable stresses" shall be used. SC25ifRev.2 18/2 2110199160 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 1 ‘Throughout the design of a guidance system two criteria should always be considered; conceptual consistency and flexibility of installation procedure. Simple designs using uncomplicated shapes are recommended. ‘The stiffness of members should be as low as possible so that the guides and bumpers may deflect appreciably without yielding. This encourages thinner tube and plate thicknesses which reduces lamellar and welding problems. Where possible it is advisable to transfer loads by means of shear and compression. The use of common member sections throughout a guidance system assists the ordering of materials and promotes repeated fabrication details. Where possible avoid mixing member sections and adding numerous stiffener plates to simplify onshore fabrication. ‘As the purpose of guides and bumpers is to direct and locate a topside, their design should allow the bumper to slide along the guide. To achieve this, sloping members should be at very acute angles to the vertical; ledges and sharp corners shall be avoided on areas of possible contact and weld beads ground flush. Use of the minimum number of members and welds should result in simplified fabrication, quality control and non-destructive testing. With reference to section 2.3 (placement tolerances), it is advised that initial clearances be larger than 25mm to enable *as-built" fabrication dimensions to be considered. The initial clearances can then be adjusted by welded shimming in the yard to suit module placement requirements and provide the necessary minimum installation clearance of 25mm. SC-251/Rev. 2 B72 210199160 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS (continued) 7. 10. ‘The position of bumpers will depend upon acceptable support points on the topside, nodes being obvious locations. Considering the horizontal impact force, the topside bumpers should be able to cope adequately with the bending moments developed between supports. The guide and bumper supports should be designed such that they fail in compression prior to permanent deformation of any part of the topside. For integral bumpers, any deflection must be within the elastic limit of the material. Suitable access should be provided by Company. SC-2Si/Rew. 2 20/722 21101991,APPENDICES Appendix I Topside Dry Weight Design Weight Virtual Design Weight Dual Guide Bumper Pin Bucket Stabbing Cone Terminology A steel frame structure to support or contain equipment, for placement on an offshore platform e.g. a deck or a module. ‘The weight of the object without any inaccuracies, contingencies or ‘gzing weights. ‘The “dry weight" plus allowance for inaccuracies and contingencies. ‘The design weight for dual lifts attributed to the maximum individual hookload. The installation aid, attached to the main structure that the incoming topside bumper engages and which guides the topside close to its final position. ‘The installation aid, attached to the incoming topside, which engages the (main structure) guide and locates the topside close to its final position. A member, usually tubular (with or without a chamfered end), attached to the main structure around which the incoming bucket fits. Part of the guidance system which fits over the pin with a tapered entrance to limit the horizontal movement. ‘The guide and bumper system that provides the initial location of the incoming topside above its installation position on the main structure. ‘The guidance system that provides the final location of the incoming topside above its installation position on the main structure. ‘The installation aid, protruding underneath a topside leg, to guide and align the topside leg with the underlying leg. ‘SC251/Rev.2 aa 2101991Example design weight dual lift (ref. 2.1) Topside dry weight 6000 mT Design phase: weight factor 10% Topside design weight = 6000 x 1.1 = 6600 mT Due to rigging and distribution factors: Hook-load 1 4380 (60% of (4380 + 2920)) Hook-load 2 2920 Total hook-load = = == 7300 mT Design weight for guides & bumpers and placement: Design weight = 60% x 6600 = 3960 mT (Consequently horizontal primary bumper load will be 10% of 3960 = 396 mT). SC2Si/Rev.2 apa 21.10.1991