Harness the Power of the Sea: Advanced Environmental Analysis with THALASSA
Offshore structures face complex forces from wind, waves, and currents. THALASSA calculates hydrodynamic loads based on fluid particle kinematics described in terms of position, velocity and acceleration at a specific instant in time.
In jack-up analyses we assume wind and current are constant and we can approximate the loads easily. For these actions we include the variation of the speed at different elevations using a Power Law.
For waves, the kinematics are cyclical and dynamic, changing every instant as the wave propagates. Heavily researched and debated wave theories have been developed to approximate wave kinematics. These are computationally intensive calculations with hyperbolic functions which are repeated for many time steps to determine the time-varying forces and moments on the structure. Billions of calculations are required for typical multi-minute (wind foundation) or multi-hour (jack-up) simulations.
In jack-up analyses, we need to know the time-varying forces and moments generated by a prolonged storm but also the phase at which the maximum base shear and maximum overturning moment on the jack-up occur. These are the governing points in time which should be considered in a structural analyses.
THALASSA empowers engineers with its exceptional features:
- 50x faster analysis for irregular wave scenarios and 10x faster for all other analyses due to its optimised codebase.
- Accurate automatic structural segmentation for precise results.
- Comprehensive analysis of wave kinematics, current velocity profiles, wind speed profiles, and more for a holistic understanding of environmental loading effects.
- Seamlessly integrates with other Clockwork Engineering software packages to provide a comprehensive analysis of your offshore structures.
Unlock the potential of your offshore projects with THALASSA. Whether as a standalone solution or part of our integrated suite, Thalassa empowers you to make informed decisions. Get in touch via LinkedIn or on our website: https://lnkd.in/etB53wXp.
