Enhancements of TOPCAT: 3-Dimensional Loadings, Reliability, and Deck Structure Capacities

摘要

This paper summarizes the formulations, development and applications of recently developed analysis modules for TOPCAT (Template Offshore Platform Capacity Analysis Tools). These modules have significantly increased the scope of analyses that can be performed using TOPCAT. The modules include those for evaluations of the loadings and platform capacities associated with spatial 3-dimensional wave loadings, evaluations of the long-term reliabilities and reliability sensitivity factors of the primary components and elements that comprise template-type platforms, and evaluations of the vertical loading capacities of truss and box girder deck structure systems.