New SACS 5.

1 SP3 Features for StruCAD*3D Compatibility

The new release of SACS 5.1 Service Pack 3 includes new features compatible with the
latest version of StruCAD*3D Version 4.3 Service Pack 1. These features include weight
definitions, master/slave joint couplings and moving loads. These StruCAD*3D
compatible features have been greatly enhanced to be more straightforward in
understanding, more convenient in defining and more flexible in functioning.

1. Weights

1.1. Introduction

Various weights now may be directly defined in SACS via weight groups. These
weight groups then may be used for further inertia load generation via the INCWGT
Weight Selection Data line or passed to DYNPAC program for dynamic analysis
via the DYNMAS Dynamic Mass selection Data line.

Weight groups may be defined as:

a. Basic Weight Lines

By directly using WGTJT (Joint Weight Line), WGTMEM (Member

Distributed or Concentrated Weight Data Line), WGTNS and WGTNS2
(Non-Structural Weight Data Lines for multi joints), WGTFP and WGTFP2
(Footprint Weight Data Lines) and SURFWT (Surface Weight Data Lines);

b. Weight Combinations

By combining various pre-defined weight groups via the WTCMB Weight

Combination Input line.

Weight density has been implemented throughout the full spectra of weight
definitions. This powerful tool allows the user to account for hydrodynamic
properties for various non-structural items in an extremely simple way.

Through the definitions of radius of gyration of corresponding weights where

appropriate, another concept incorporated into the SACS weight definitions is the
mass moment of inertia. This is very important for rigid body motions such as those
encountered in transportation analysis and mass inertia effects in dynamic analysis.

The user can convert these weights into loads using INCWGT and/or INCRAO
lines, accompanied by ACCEL, MOTION and WAVE lines. For example to
determine the static loads from weight conditions, the user simply needs to specify
the value of 1.0 (Gs) for the translational acceleration in the Z direction.

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 In Version 5.1 Service Pack 3 of SACS, all masses are entered in weight units rather
than the mass units for the convenience of the user. Hence, reference is made to
Weights rather than Masses throughout this document. All weight lines used in
an analysis are grouped before the LOAD header input line.

1.2. Weights User Defined Weights

User Defined Weights are completely defined by the user and each weight is applied
to designated joint(s) or member.

- Joint Weight for a single joint is designated using the WGTJT line titled Non-
Structural Joint Weight Data. The user has the option to input the weight
density, global direction factors and even the radius of gyration for the mass
moment of inertia;

- Member Weights can either be specified as Concentrated Member Weight Data

or Distributed Member Weight Data using the same WGTMEM line. The user
has the option to input weight density and direction factors globally or locally.

- Non-Structural Weight (Space Weight), using WGTNS Non-Structural Weight

Data and/or WGTNS2 Additional Non-Structural Weight Data line(s), the
user has the option to define a weight in space which will be distributed
automatically to up to eight specified joints. Except for options such as weight
density, direction factors and radius of gyration, the user can make the non-
structural weight refer to a feature referred to as the ELEV ID Elevation Data
line. By using elevation IDs, the user can easily maintain the proper elevation.

1.3. Weights Program Generated Weights

Program Generated Weights are created from commands that are more complex.
These program generated weights are automatically assigned to the appropriate
member(s) and joint(s) based on the information input by user.

- Footprint Weight (Equipment Weight) are equipment weights that are input using
the WGTFP Footprint Weight Data and/or WGTFP2 Additional Footprint
Weight Data line(s). The user inputs the following information: 1. the weight,
2. the global coordinates of the center of the footprint, 3. the center of gravity of
equipment either globally or with respect to the center of the footprint, 4. the
number of skid beams (if any) in both the longitudinal and transverse directions,
5. the length and width of the footprint, and 6. the angle the longitudinal axis of
the footprint makes with respect to the global X-axis. There are also functional
options such as direction factors, radius of gyration, weight density and ELEV
elevation identifiers used to change elevation.

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 With the use of footprint weight, the user has the option of eliminating secondary
members from potential load transfer by specifying their group label on the
EXCGRP Exclude Group Data Line.

The footprint weight will work either with or without specified skid beams. With
specified skid beams, the weight or load is transferred to the load bearing
structural members as concentrated weights or loads. When the footprint weight is
specified without skid beams, the weight or load will be transferred as member
distributed weights or loads.

- Surface Weight, SURFWT Surface Weight Data allows the description of non-
structural weights defined by weight pressure on specified surface areas. Two
additional definition lines, SURFID Surface ID line and SURFDR Surface
Definition Data line are necessary to complete the specification of the surface
weight.

The Surface ID line specifies a surface in 3D space, together with the surface
boundary defined on the Surface Definition Data line. The program will make use
of this information and automatically determine members to be loaded within the
border of this region.

- Weight Combinations using the WTCMB Weight Combination Input line

permits the user to combine factored weight groups. The user may combine both
basic weight groups and other previously specified weight combinations as
needed. The combined weight groups may then be referenced by INCWGT
weight selection in specific load cases, or by DYNMAS dynamic mass selection
to introduce these weights in dynamic analysis.

2. Space Force and Space Moment

The new SFRC (space forces) and SMOM (space moments) lines are additional
features of the existing load definition family. These options allow the user to apply
loads at a point in space, eliminating the need for having structural or non-structural
members to define and distribute these loads. These forces/moments are transferred to
the structure at as many as eight (8) defined joints.

3. Master/Slave Joint couplings

Master/Slave joint couplings define the Master/Slave joint translation and/or rotation
couplings via the MASTER definition line. This feature allows the user to specify
different joints in the structure that share degrees of freedom.

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4. Moving Loads

Using the MOVLOD Moving Load Case Selection Data, MOVGRP Moving
Load Group Selection Data and the MOVSTP Moving Load Step lines, the user
has the capability to perform a Moving Load analysis within a load case. Using the
information defined, SACS will generate a serious of load cases simulating the effect
of a designated set of loads moving over the structure.

The MOVLOD line must be the first line in the group of lines defining a moving load
case. The included load condition(s), which must contain only joint loads, must be
defined previously.

The MOVGRP line allows the user to designate the member groups to which the
moving loads are applied.

The MOVSTP specification allows the user to control precisely how the moving load
group is moved. The moving load group may be moved in any direction and in
variable or uniform intervals. The user has the option of defining the load movement
direction either by specifying two different joints or the direction vector in the global
coordinate system.

A moving load group includes all joint loads from all load cases included on the
MOVLOD line. The initial position of the group is the location of the joint loads
specified. The coordinate of the first joint load in the first load case specified in a
moving load group is the reference point. All moving load groups are moved
simultaneously from their initial position and will be moved along their own paths.
Thus, it is important that the number of steps is the same in all groups. If different
step values are specified, the minimum number of steps will be used for all groups.

LCSEL, LCFAC, AMOD or LCOMB lines may refer to the moving load case as a
single load case, despite the fact that multiple load cases will be created from this one
load input set.

5. Program Generated Inertia Loads

The SEASTATE program has been substantially enhanced to allow the user to
generate inertia loads without running the TOW program.

The new SACS system allows the user to perform structural analysis for motion-
induced inertia loads according to several methods. These include the ACCEL line
and the MOTION line for basic load generation due to inertial motion, and the
WAVE line accompanied with the INCRAO line for inertial load generation due to
wave responses. Depending upon requirements, the user can select a simplified or a
more rigorous approach for the load calculations.

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 5.1. Vessel Motion RAO (Response Amplitude Operator) Definitions

Using RAO HEAD and RAO specifications, the user now has the ability to input
RAOs according to wave approach directions and vessel speeds. Furthermore, the
user can input RAOs with their corresponding phase angles using displacement,
velocity, acceleration or G input. This data refers to specific load cases using the
INCRAO RAO Include Data line to generate motion response.

5.2. Inertia Load Generations ACCEL line

The ACCEL Acceleration Input line enables the specification of translational

accelerations, rotational accelerations and rotational velocities for the calculation of
inertia loads within a load case. The weights to be included in the inertia load
calculations are specified on the INCWGT line. Each ACCEL line refers to a center
ID, which is defined by a CENTER Roll Center Location line. The user has the
option of including or excluding structural weight in the inertia load calculation.

5.3. Inertia Load Generations MOTION line

The MOTION Motion Data line enables the specification of motion characteristics
such as roll angle and period, pitch angle and period, yaw angle and period and
corresponding translational accelerations for the calculation of inertia loads within a
load case. The weights to be included in the inertia load calculations once again are
specified on the INCWGT line. Each MOTION line refers to a center ID defined by
a CENTER line. The user has the option of including or excluding structural weight
in the inertia load calculation. For MOTION inertia load generation, the user can also
fully include weight gravity effects or include the effects of lateral forces only. This
option allows the user to include DEAD loading in motion loading without having to
remove the extra dead weight.

5.4. Inertia Load and Wave load Generations WAVE line

In specific load cases containing WAVE definitions, an INCRAO line will include
the inertia load calculation procedure for wave responses. The weights to be included
in the inertia load calculations are specified on the INCWGT line.

Three different interpolation procedures are utilized:

- Vessel Speed
If the vessel speed defined in the INCRAO line does not correspond to a
given RAO vessel speed, then interpolated or extrapolated RAO values are
used;

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 - Wave Approaching Direction
If the wave approaching direction specified on the WAVE line does not
correspond to a given RAO wave approaching direction, then interpolated
RAO values are used; and

Wave Period

If the wave period specified on the WAVE line does not correspond to a given
RAO wave period, then interpolated RAO values are used.

For structures partially or wholly submerged in water or affected by the passing of a

wave crest, wave loads and inertia loads will be calculated simultaneously.

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 StruCAD*3D to SACS Model File Conversion Exceptions

The StruCAD*3D Version 4.3 Service Pack 1 file conversion facility available in
SACS 5.1 Service Pack 3 can convert the following StruCAD*3D model files into
SACS model files:

1) Noah data file for linear static analysis

2) Noah data files with SSI data.

Exceptions: For Noah data file the following commonly used inputs are not
converted into the equivalent SACS model:

1) Non-structural elements including NONSTR, NSGRP, JDIST, MDIST,

SPGRP etc.
2) Encased material specifications using ENCASE input.
3) Anode zone elevation definitions using ANODE input.
4) User defined wind profiles using WNDPRO input.
5) All dynamic related options including loads, spectral wave specifications and
dynamic input for pile linearization.
6) Progressive constructions analysis option.

The StruCAD*3D program also has several supplemental analysis files that are not
presently converted into SACS model files and these include:

1) Post data files.

2) Pile Data files.
3) Float/Launch data files.
4) Fatigue data files.
5) Update data files.
6) Joint Can data files.
7) Motion data files.

Note: All of the above Exceptions can be manually converted into equivalent SACS
model files.

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