A17 – Advanced Structural Design and Analysis
This advanced course develops marine structural analysis skills through classical buckling theory, finite element methods and the assessment of a ring-stiffened shell.
£299.00
20 hours
Focused, self-paced learning designed to fit around professional schedules.
Online, self-paced
Study online at a pace that fits your schedule.
7 sections
Structured curriculum sections.
English
Language of instruction for this course.
Quiz count: 4 total
Knowledge checks and assessed activities.
29 lessons
Focused lessons organised into a clear learning path.
Course overview
Explore classical buckling theory, finite element methodology and engineering judgement in structural modelling. Apply these concepts to a ring-stiffened shell assessment.
What you will learn
Analyse beam, column and plate buckling behaviour using the module’s core design relationships.
Interpret structural reliability concepts and relate safety index to probability of failure.
Select suitable finite element and environmental loading methodologies for marine structural problems.
Evaluate finite element formulations and modelling choices for 2-D and 3-D structural analyses.
Apply DNV RP-C202 methodology to assess the stability of a ring-stiffened cylindrical shell.
Skills and knowledge
Structural buckling
Marine FEA
Shell design
Structural reliability
Wave loading
FE modelling
Offshore structures
Course curriculum
Introduction
1.1 Welcome
Course Framework
2.1 Learning Outcomes
2.2 Study Path
2.3 Intensive School
2.4 Assessment Model
2.5 Quiz 1 (quiz)
Buckling Foundations
3.1 Beam Bending
3.2 Columns and Beam-Columns
3.3 Plate Buckling
3.4 Structural Reliability
3.5 Buckling and Reliability Worked Example
3.6 Quiz 2 (quiz)
FEA Methodology
4.1 FE Fundamentals
4.2 Dynamics and Non-Linearity
4.3 Wave Loading Models
4.4 Post-Processing Methods
4.5 Quiz 3 (quiz)
FE Modelling Practice
5.1 Plane Elements
5.2 Mapping and Integration
5.3 3-D Element Choice
5.4 Modelling Judgement
5.5 Quiz 4
Shell Buckling Application
6.1 Assignment Brief
6.2 DNV Check Sequence
6.3 Result Interpretation
6.4 DNV Shell Check Worked Example
6.5 Shell Assessment
6.6 Quiz 5 (quiz)
Summary
7.1 Key Takeaways
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