Hydrodynamic and structural engineering
7Waves provides a multitude of services within hydrodynamic engineering and structural engineering. Please see the subsections below for examples.
Structural analysis
- Global and local FEM analysis
- ULS, ALS and FLS analysis
- Main scantling analysis and optimization
- Lifting and transportation analysis
- Conversion, life extension and FEEDs for FPSOs and FSOs
- Post-analysis member and tubular joint code checking
- Calculation of shear and moment diagrams
Structural design
- Sea fastening design and concept development
- Design of offshore fish farms according to relevant codes
- Design of tower grillage, blade stacks and nacelle supports for wind carriers
- Design of FPSOs and semi-submersibles
- Optimization for compliance to codes including API, AISC, EC, ISO, DNV, and NORSOK
- Advanced 3D modelling and 2D structural drawings
Hull design
- Weight distribution and stability studies
- Concept design and layout
- Steel optimization
- Advanced 3D modelling and 2D structural drawings
Hydrodynamic analysis
- Wave load analysis
- Green sea analysis
- Lifting and transportation analysis
Marine operations
- Marine operations and equipment design
- Seafastening solutions
- Installation aids
- Net handling
- Design process closely integrated with standards requirements, hydrodynamics and structural analysis