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SACS™
Design and Analysis Software
for Offshore Structures

SACS is an integrated finite element structural analysis package for the

SACS OFFSHORE STRUCTURE ULTIMATE
design of offshore structures, such as oil and gas platforms, wind farms,
SACS Offshore Structure Ultimate contains the capabilities of both SACS
topsides of FPSOs, and floating platforms. Offshore engineers around the
Offshore Structure and SACS Offshore Structure Advanced and additional
world have used SACS for nearly 40 years, and many energy companies
capabilities required for typical offshore jackets, wharfs, and dolphin
specify their engineering firms to use SACS software across the lifecycle
structures. It includes:
of offshore platforms. Because every project has different needs, there
are three flexible SACS options: SACS Offshore Structure Ultimate for Š Seastate
comprehensive capabilities required for typical offshore jackets, wharfs, Š Joint can
Š Pile
and dolphin structures; SACS Offshore Structure Advanced for static topside
Š Environmental load generation
and deck analysis; and SACS Offshore Structure for static structural analysis.
Š Tubular connection check
SACS OFFSHORE STRUCTURE Š Single pile/soil interaction
SACS Offshore Structure contains capabilities required for static structural Š Inertia and moving load generation
analysis. It includes:
Š The interactive graphics modeler with advanced 3D capabilities
Š SACS IV solver and interactive graphics 3D post-processor
Š Combine
Š Gap KEY COMPONENTS
Š Tow
Š LDF large deflection Modeling  Liquefaction
Š Automatic model generation  Precede Graphical Modeler  Wind Turbine Analysis
Š Beam and finite element capability  Datagen Intelligent Editor  Dynpac Modal Analysis
Š Steel code check and redesign
 Gap Elements  Collapse
Š Inertia and moving load generation
 Superelements  Collapse Advanced
Š Tension/compression nonlinear elements with initial gap
Š Load case combination Loads Design
Š Linear large deflection analysis  Seastate Wave, Wind, Current  Combine Solution Files
Š Full output report and plotting capabilities  Buoyancy, Mud flow  Post Offshore Code Design
 Gravity, Inertial
 Concrete Design
 Skid, Moving
SACS OFFSHORE STRUCTURE ADVANCED  Postvue Graphical Redesign
SACS Offshore Structure Advanced contains the capabilities of SACS Offshore Analysis  Joint Can
Structure and additional capabilities required for typical topside and deck  SACS IV Solver  Interactive Fatigue
analysis. It includes:  Large Deflection (LDF)  Dynamic Fatigue
Š Topsides wind loading  PSI Pile/Structure Analysis  Wave Fatigue
Š Wind and gravity load generation

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SACS-AUTOPIPE INTRAOPERABILITY OPENWINDPOWER® FIXED FOUNDATION
The SACS and AutoPIPE® interface integrates piping design, pipe stress, Wind Power
and structural analysis. It allows users to automatically transfer pipe support OpenWindPower Fixed Foundation is comprised of SACS Offshore Structure
loads onto the structural model for analysis, and the structural model back Ultimate, Pile Structure Design, SACS Collapse, and Fatigue Ultimate.
to the piping model for visualization, engineering coordination, and combined The package also contains the SACS interfaces to the Bladed and FAST
stiffness model for accurate pipe support loads. Workflows to add pipe wind turbine aero-elastic modules.
loads to offshore structures removes the requirement for manual data entry.
The following software modules extend the functionality of any of the three
The interface provides realistically engineered designs and avoids the manual
offshore structure packages and are either included within those packages
transfer of support loads between the piping and structural models.
or available as add-on modules. Please consult your Bentley representative
for product specifics relative to your needs.
SACS-MOSES INTRAOPERABILITY
SACS structural models can be imported into MOSES™ for offshore installation
SACS EXECUTIVE
analysis. Generating SACS TOW files from MOSES allows automatic generation Common Interface to Program Suite
of inertial based acceleration loading and RAOs. Enhancing collaboration Š Controls and connects all elements of the SACS system
across structural and naval architectural teams improves efficiency and Š Launches all SACS interactive programs
reduces rework and project delays. For an improved 3D hydrodynamic Š Executes all batch program analyses
response, users can run a MOSES launch analysis directly from SACS Š Allows access to all SACS system configuration settings, including
Executive using SACS input for a launch analysis. system file location and security key settings
Š Includes command line help and power buttons for the commonly
SACS-PLAXIS INTRAOPERABILITY executed tasks
PLAXIS® Monopile Designer supports the generation of SACS pile input files Š Specifies analysis options without changing data input file
including additional stiffness curves for large diameter monopile foundations Š Generates SQLite database for reporting in Excel and other programs
according to the PISA method. SACS and PLAXIS also provide a suction Š Integrated with ProjectWise® for sharing of all files across
bucket analysis interface that enables the creation of nonlinear or linearized multiple sites
integrated structure and suction bucket foundation models that can be
PRECEDE
utilized in all SACS analysis and design workflows.
Interactive Full Screen Graphics Modeler
Š Model generation capabilities include geometry, material and
section properties, and loading
Š Automatic input error detection
The following add-on modules can be combined with SACS Offshore Structure Š Maintains data backup
Ultimate for comprehensive offshore capabilities. Š Beam and/or finite element modeling including plate
and shell elements
PILE STRUCTURE DESIGN Š Automatic offshore jacket and deck generation
Soil/Pile/Structure Interaction Analysis Š User-defined input units
This nonlinear add-on package permits nonlinear soil/pile/structure Š Cartesian, cylindrical, or spherical mesh generation
interaction analysis of fixed offshore structures with multiple fixed Š Automatic weight or load generation including gravity, pressure,
supports using the PSI program modules. It requires the use of SACS and skid-mounted equipment loads
Offshore Structure, SACS Offshore Structure Advanced, or SACS Offshore Š Seastate data generation capabilities
Structure Ultimate. Š Decommissioning capabilities to automatically slice structure
by volume into smaller components of given weight and center
SACS COLLAPSE of gravity
Plastic Nonlinear Add-on Š Interactive GUI to mesh stiffened joints for automatic stress
Perform advanced nonlinear plastic analysis using SACS Offshore Structure, concentration factor (SCF) extraction and strength analysis
SACS Offshore Structure Advanced, or SACS Offshore Structure Ultimate. Š Extensive plotting and reporting capabilities
Š Code check parameter generation including K-factors and
SACS FATIGUE ULTIMATE compression flange unbraced lengths
Fatigue with Wave Response and Dynamic Response Š Allows SACS model files to be converted into 3D SAT file format
This package contains the modules required to perform any dynamic compatible with AutoCAD, and other CAD systems
deterministic, time history, or spectral fatigue analysis. It also includes modules Š Allows the definition of sets comprised of joints, members, plates,
for general dynamic and seismic analyses. SACS Fatigue Ultimate contains shells, and solid elements
SACS Fatigue, Interactive Fatigue, Dynamic Response, and Wave Response. Š Allows views to be saved as models
It requires the use of the SACS Offshore Structure, Offshore Structure Š Physical member support capabilities
Advanced, or Offshore Structure Ultimate. Š Professional and other ACIS-enabled CAD packages

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 Š Supports full 3D geometry and section properties Š Specified support joint displacements
Š Allows SACS model files to be ported directly to a PDMS macro Š Unlimited load cases
file, which creates the 3D model in PDMS Š P-delta effects
Š Supports PDMS section libraries in addition to creating PDMS Š Retained/Constrained DOF
sections defined in the SACS model
POST
Š Logging functionality
Beam and Finite Element Code Check and Redesign
Š ISM Export to ProSteel and other steel detailing systems
Š Beam and plate element code check and redesign
Š Integrated with ProjectWise for sharing all projects files across
Š API (including 22nd edition), ISO 19902, AISC, LRFD, Norsok,
multiple sites
Eurocode 3, Canadian, DNV, British Standards, and Danish
DATA GENERATOR DS449 code check
Interactive Data Generation for All Programs Š Plate panel checks in accordance with DNV-RP-C201 and
Š Intelligent full screen editor that labels and highlights data fields DNV-RP-C202
and provides help for data input Š Creates updated model with redesigned elements
Š Form-filling data input available as well as full-screen mode Š Modify code check parameters
Š Automatic data checking Š Load combination capabilities
Š Integrated with ProjectWise for sharing of all project files across Š Supports codes from 1977 to present
multiple sites Š Detailed and summary reports
CHARTVUE Š Hydrostatic collapse analysis
Interactive Chart and Plot Viewer Š Span (multimember effects)
Š Ability to view plot files on screen Š Automatic extrication of SCFs from a finite element analysis
Š Sends viewed plots to printer/plotter of a meshed joint
Š Supports HP-GL, Postscript, DXF, Windows devices
JOINT CAN
Š Metafile (WMF), and SACS NPF plot file
Tubular Joint Code Check and Redesign
Š Allows plot size, character size, margins, and formats
Š Present and past codes including latest API 22nd edition,
Š Ability to modify chart settings
API LRFD, ISO 19902, Norsok, DS449, and Canadian
SEASTATE Š API earthquake and simplified fatigue analysis
Environmental Loads Generator Š Connection strength (50%) check
Š Full implementation of API 21st edition Š Overlapping joints analyzed
Š Supports five wave theories Š Minimum and extreme seismic analysis
Š Current included or excluded
Š Generates load due to wind, gravity, buoyancy, and mud flow
POSTVUE
Interactive Graphics Post Processor
Š Marine growth, flooded, and non-flooded members
Š Interactive member and tubular joint code check and redesign,
Š RAO and acceleration loading including nonstructural weights
with the option to print code check details for latest AISC,
Š Moving loads generation
Š Diameter, Reynolds number, and wake encounter effects ASD and LRFD, API, ISO 19902 codes
dependent drag and inertia coefficients Š Display shear and bending moment diagrams
Š Weight load cases Š Display rendered deflected shapes for static and dynamic analyses
Š Forces on nonstructural bodies Š Animate deflected and modal shapes
Š Deterministic and random wave modeling for dynamic response Š Color plate stress contour plots
Š Member hydrodynamic modeling for static and dynamic analysis Š Code check and redesign by individual or group of elements
Š Corrosion modeling Š Supports same codes as post module
Š Extensive reporting and plotting capabilities
SACS IV SOLVER Š Color-coded results and unity check plots
Static Beam and Finite Element Analysis
Š Creates updated input model file for re-analysis
Š Advanced linear static solver methods including Krylov subspace
Š Labels UC ratio, stresses, and internal forces on elements
solvers for statically indeterminate structures
Š Beam elements including tubulars, tees, wide flanges, channels, CONCRETE
angles, cones, plate and box girders, stiffened cylinders, and boxes Reinforced Concrete Code Check and Redesign
Š Solid and plate elements (isotropic and stiffened) Š Rectangular, Circular, Tee, and L cross sections
Š Discrete Kirchoff Theory (DKT) thin plates Š Beam, bi-axial beam-column, slab, and wall elements supported
Š Isoparametric 6-, 8-, and 9-node shell elements Š Multiple reinforcement patterns can be specified
Š Library of AISC, United Kingdom, European, German, Chinese, Š Code check per ACI 318-89 (revised 1992)
and Japanese cross sections, as well as user-defined libraries Š Shear reinforcement check and redesign
Š Member, plate, and shell local and global offsets Š Reinforcement development length check
Š Beam and finite element thermal loads Š Deflection and creep calculation
Š Elastic supports defined in global or reference joint coordinate system Š Second order/P-delta analysis capabilities

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FATIGUE PILE
Fatigue Life Evaluation and Redesign Isolated 3D Pile Analysis
Š Spectral, time history, and deterministic fatigue analysis Š Beam column and pile batter effects included
Š Cyclic stress range calculation procedures include wave search, Š Uses PSI soil data
curve fit, and interpolation Š Optional pile head springs
Š SCF calculations recommended by API (including 21st edition Š Specify force at or below pile head
supplements), HSE, DNV, DS449, and Norsok Codes Š Specify pile head displacements
Š Automatic redesign Š Specified pile head forces or displacements
Š API (including 21st edition supplements), ISO 19902, AWS, HSE, Š Automatic generation of linear equivalent pile stubs for
and Norsok thickness dependent recommended S-N curves dynamic or static analysis
Š Multiple run damage accumulation Š Soil liquefaction effects
Š Pierson-Moskowitz, JONSWAP, Ochi-Hubble double peak, Š Same plotting and code check features as PSI
simplified double peak, and user-defined spectra
Š Automated or user-specified connection details SUPERELEMENT
Š Pile fatigue analysis Automated Substructure Creation and Application
Š Creates wave spectra from scatter diagram Š Unlimited number of superelements
Š Uses Paris equation to predict crack growth rate due to cyclic stresses Š Up to 1,000 interface joints per superelement
Š Load path dependent joint classifications Š Translation and rotation of superelements
Š Includes wave spreading effects Š User-defined stiffness matrices
Š Reservoir (rain flow) cycle counting method Š Full stress recovery
Š Superelements can contain other superelements
INTERACTIVE FATIGUE
Š Translation and rotation of superelements
Interactive Fatigue Life Evaluation
Š Shows the 3D view of the connection and allows braces DYNAMIC SUPERELEMENT
to be selected with the mouse Š Can be based on either Guyan or Craig-Bampton methods
Š Reads connection defaults when joint and/or brace is/are Š Uses Modal Assurance Criterion to check accuracy
selected, thus eliminating the need to calculate and display Š User-defined output format
SCFs before viewing capacity or modifying properties
COMBINE
Š Recognizes all SCF and S-N options available in the batch program
Common Solution File Utility
Š Allows SCF theory to be changed for any type of connection,
Š Combines dynamic and static results from one or multiple
including inline connections and connections with user-defined SCFs
solution files
Š Reports have been expanded and reworked to make them
Š Combines results from analyses having different member, plates, etc.
easier to read
Š Superimposes mode shapes
Š Reports and plots can be displayed on the screen and/or saved
Š Worst-case combination of dead loads with earthquake response
to a file
Š Determine extreme wave loads from input spectra
Š Automatic redesign
GAP LARGE DEFLECTION (LDF)
Large Deflection Analysis
Nonlinear Analysis with One-way Elements
Š Accurate simulation of load out or transportation analysis Š Iterative solution for geometric
using one-way elements Š Solves plate membrane problems
Š Tension or compression gap elements with initial gap Š Accounts for P-delta effects nonlinearities
Š General nonlinear elements COLLAPSE
Š Friction elements Nonlinear Collapse Analysis
PSI Š Linear and nonlinear material behavior
Nonlinear Soil, Pile, and Structure Interaction Š Nonlinear springs
Š Beam column effects included Š Sequential load stacking capability
Š Nonuniform piles Š Activate and deactivate elements
Š P-Y and T-Z curves, axial adhesion, and springs Š Joint flexibility options
Š API P-Y, T-Z, skin friction, and adhesion data generated from soil Š Impact analysis with automatic unloading, built-in DNV ship
properties per API indentation curves and energy absorption functionality
Š Full structural analysis and pile code check API, LRFD, Norsok, HSE, Š Load cases may contain loading and/or specified displacements
DS449, Canadian, and DNV Š Includes geometric nonlinearities
Š Offset P-Y & T-Z curves for mudslides Š Plastic members and finite elements
Š Full plotting and graphical representation of soil data and results, Š Includes piles with nonlinear soils and plasticity
including stresses, P-Y, T-Z curves Š Soil liquefaction effects
Š Soil liquefaction effects Š Plastic DKT plates

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CLIENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM: 1 GB RAM. SACS performance is dependent on model size and resources available. 1.5 GB partition hard disk for SACS installation
RECOMMENDED: Windows 8/8.1, 10, Graphics card supporting Open GL 128 MB RAM or greater video card
PROCESSOR: Pentium 4 or higher. A network connection is required.

Š Force time history and harmonic-force driven analysis

DYNPAC
Š SRSS, CQC, and peak modal combinations
Dynamic Characteristics
Š API response spectra library and user input spectra
Š Householder-Givens solution
Š Wind spectral loading capability
Š Guyan reduction of non-essential degrees of freedom
Š Structural and fluid damping
Š Lumped or consistent structural mass generation
Š Vibration analysis with multiple input points with user
Š Automatic virtual mass generation
specified frequencies and phasing
Š Complete seastate hydrodynamic modeling
Š General periodic forces decomposed by Fourier analysis
Š User input distributed and concentrated mass
Š Ice dynamics analysis
Š Nonstructural weight modeling
Š Engine/compressor vibration analysis
Š Full 6 DOF modes available for forced response analysis
Š Response spectrum output at any joint
WAVE RESPONSE Š Equivalent static load and incremental load output resulting
Dynamic Wave Response from earthquake, ship impact, dropped object and blast analysis.
Š Deterministic and random waves This loading can be used for subsequent linear static analysis
Š Pierson-Moskowitz, Jonswap, Ochi-Hubble, and user wave spectra or for nonlinear
Š Harris, Von Karmon, and Kaimal wind spectra Š collapse analysis
Š Fluid-structure relative velocity and acceleration accounted for Š Ship impact analysis
“Modal Acceleration” and nonlinear fluid damping Š Dropped object analysis
Š Closed form steady state response in the frequency domain TOW
Š Equivalent static load output for accurate stress recovery Transportation Inertia Load Generator
Š Zero crossing and RMS responses Š Input motion for six degrees of freedom
Š Time history analysis of wave and wind and time history load Š Output location for selected points
Š Buoyancy dynamic loads included Š Automatic weight calculation
Š Stress, internal load, base shear, and overturning moment transfer Š User input member and joint weights
function plots available Š Generates distributed member and plate loads
Š Full coupling with Fatigue program Š Converts user defined loads into inertias
Š Elastic dynamic response of floating structures including stingers
Š Input and output Power Spectral Densities with
MTO
Material Take off, Weight Control, and Cost Estimation
Probability Distributions
Š Member lengths including cuts
Š Special features for wind turbine analysis
Š Steel tonnage and CG location
Š Nonlinear foundation response for time history analyses
Š Material list, cost estimate, and weight control reports
DYNAMIC RESPONSE Š Weld volume requirements and cost
General Dynamic Response and Earthquake Analysis Š Required protective anodes and cost
Š Frequency domain analysis Š Surface area calculations by elevation
Š Time history, response spectrum, or PSD-base driven input Š Anode calculation in accordance with NACE SPO176-2007
for seismic analysis (formerly RP0176-2003) and DNV-RP-B401

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