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How to import a Sacs model into GeniE
Ole Jan Nekstad

15 March 2012

Importing a Sacs model into GeniE

General about the Sacs GeniE data translation What can be automatically imported What must be manually modified

How to verify that the GeniE model is the same as the Sacs model
How to run linear analysis of the imported model How to look at results of the imported model What purposes can the imported model serve

Use GeniE version 6.2 or later

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Capabilities and Limitations

Listed in separate document

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Automatic import

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How to import a model from Sacs

The procedure today
Import structure (automatic) Import wave load data (automatic) Import load combinations (automatic) Add soil data, blanket and wind loads Verify model with previous reports or model data Run a linear static analysis and verify selected key results (displacements, forces and stresses)

You can do it
Without training or assistance By reading our tutorial Learning from a course where the goal is to import 3 structures We can do it as a consulting service to you

Once the model is verified it can be used for all purposes in Sesam

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Import structure, loads, wave data and load combinations

Remember to specify database units before importing

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Decide how to import

Normally use the following settings if there is wave data. For topsides ignore import wave load data

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Joint and beam numbers - 1

The imported model has the same number as the Sacs model For the purpose of change capacity and making a true GeniE model you should change the mesh settings to always regenerate mesh

When you make a new analysis the finite element numbers will change

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Joint and beam numbers - 2

If you want to keep the same finite element numbers for existing structure

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Analysis, loads and wave loads

Analysis set-up, loads, wave loads and load combinations are part of the Activity If all data has been correctly imported you can run analysis and look at results

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How do you know that all has been imported correctly?

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Check the log file after import

The log file is located in the workspace
- Data not converted is listed in the beginning of log file

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Check the quality of the model

The verify feature can detect problems and help you understand the model

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Compare GeniE model with Sacs model

Graphical visualisation and easy to query object properties - Structure model, point masse and sets - Total mass and centre of gravity - Properties sections, materials & hydrocoefficients - Local co-ordinate systems beams and plates - Loads both manually applied and waves - Load combinations loads and scaling factors - Soil layers - Displacements, stresses, forces, deflections for single load-case(s) or envelope

From reports - All above - Maximum wave shear and overturning moment - Load sums and reaction forces
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Which purposes can an imported Sacs model serve once it is inside

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Our tools your solutions your decisions

Transportation, launching Deflections, Stresses, Code-check, Fatigue

Transportation, lifting Deflections, Stresses, Code-check, Fatigue

Non-linear analysis, collapse, accidents, re-qualifications

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Linear analysis (wave, pile/soil) Deflections, Stresses, Code-check, Fatigue, Earthquake

Benefits by using Sesam for jackets

New builds covering Manage existing entire life cycle re-analysis models Collapse analysis Requalification Modification work - all phases

MTO, deflection check, code check, fatigue

Understand models over time, Extreme conditions, produce and view results accidents, fire, explosion

Design of new parts Re-design of existing

Same model for all stages can be shared with others for collaboration
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