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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I calculate the motions of a vessel with forward speed?

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What is a fully coupled analysis of an offshore floating production system?

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How can I refine my finite element mesh for details in a structure?

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How do I do a spectral fatigue analysis of an offshore frame structure using Sesam?

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When should I use diffraction theory to calculate wave forces on a structure?

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Can I use Sesam for the analysis of support structures for offshore wind turbines?

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What offshore steel design codes does Sesam include?

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How can I do a buckling check on a stiffened panel of an offshore structure?

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Modelling of jacket and topside structures - which section libraries does Sesam include?

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How do I convert a beam model into a shell finite element model using Sesam?

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What is the difference between a frequency domain and a time domain mooring analysis?

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How can I do a fatigue analysis of plate structures?

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How do I include wave forces on non-structural members in a jacket model?

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How do I include the mass of equipment when modelling a topside for dynamic analysis?

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How do I include the weight of the contents of ballast tanks in my hydrodynamic analysis?

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For fatigue analysis of tubular members, which methods does Sesam include?

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Can I use a sub-structuring approach when doing FE analysis of large structures?

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How do I do a pushover analysis of a jacket structure?

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How do I analyse the effect of a ship collision with a platform?

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How do I do a lift analysis using Sesam?

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Can Sesam handle floatover installation of a deck on a jacket?

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