Code
Course
Description
Semester Offered Prerequisite
CE72.11 CE72.21 CE81.71 Computer Methods of Structural Analysis Structural Dynamics Introduction to Offshore Structural Engineering
This course offers fundamental principles of mod- ern structural analysis as a common platform for all applications in structural engineering. The course aims to equip structural engineers with methodologies in line with the fast development of computing technology. This course investigates structural modeling concept; static and kinematic requirements for a structural system; deformation of one-dimensional structural members under bending, axial and shear actions, and due to tem- perature changes; discrete modeling of structural systems; matrix force and matrix displacement methods; direct stiffness method; introduction to numerical methods and solution techniques ap- propriate to discrete structural systems; conden- sation and substructuring techniques for large- scale structural systems.
As modern structures are becoming more slender and light, they are also becoming more suscep- tible to dynamic loadings. Examples of real-life dynamic problems that frequently confront civil engineers include: aerodynamic stability of long- span bridges, earthquake response of multi-story buildings, impact of moving vehicles on highway structures, etc. The traditional engineering solu- tions to these problems, based on “static force” and “static response”, are no longer valid in most cases. Many of these problems have to be tack- led by applying knowledge of structural dynam- ics. Thus, a basic understanding of the dynamic behavior of structures as well as the underlying principles is essential for structural engineers. This course investigates dynamics of simple structures (single-degree-of-freedom systems); multi-degree-of-freedom structures; continuous structures; earthquake response; random vibra- tions; control of dynamic response.
The objectives are to introduce subjects of off- shore structural engineering and to consider the factors, which influence the design of offshore structures. A broad approach is introduced initially to provide a background to field development, ge- ology and drilling technology. Later, more specific subject matter is introduced to explain the ocean environment and its influence upon structural re- sponse. The remaining part of the course deals with structural issues such as static and dynamic behaviour, materials, fatigue, and corrosion. The course investigates introduction and overview of field development; The geological background; The ocean environment; Fluid, current, wind, and earthquake loading; The response of various types of offshore structure; Structural mechanics; Static and dynamic analysis; Sea-bed geotechnics;
August August August None None None
Field of Study — Offshore Technology and Management (OTM)
ProGram
Code
Course
Description
Semester Offered Prerequisite
CE81.74
CE81.9012
CE81.72
CE81.73
CE81.9006
Design of Fixed Off- shore Structures
Structural Safety and Reliability of Fixed
Offshore
Dynamics of Offshore Structures
Fabrication and Marine Operation Engineering
Advanced Steel Materials & Design
for Offshore Steel Platforms
The main objective is to provide an analysis and design procedure for a complex structure, which is easy to use. Also, the procedure will provide an insight into the behaviour of off- shore jackets so that the preliminary design of a jacket for a drilling platform, production sta- tion, etc, can be carried out conveniently. The course investigates introduction; Design criteria for environmental conditions; Platform shapes and weights; Wave forces; Member design; Joint design; Foundation piles; Load-out, trans- portation, installation; Conductors, risers and J- tubes; Corrosion and cathodic protection; The safety case; De-commissioning and abandon- ment.
The uncertainties on design parameters, en- vironmental loadings, material strength, soil properties, etc. provoke by climate changes that used for structural assessment have be- come the recent issues for verification of ‘fitness for purpose’ of fixed offshore platforms around the world. The course investigates probability theory and statistics, structural safety, reliability system, safety index, Limit State function, reli- ability methods, Goodness-of-fit tests, Monte- Carlo simulation, etc.
Offshore structures always undergo dynamic environment during their service life time. This course provides theoretical aspect of dynam- ics of offshore structures, focused more for steel jacket platforms. The course investigates frequency of platform, random environmental forces, pile-soil model, modal analysis
This course is focused on theoretical and practi- cal aspects of fabrication and marine installation of steel jacket platforms that required by fabri- cation engineers and offshore field engineers. The course investigates yard, lifting, load-out, sea-transportation and offshore installation The above course will be available in August semester. The material to be presented will be slightly different as to be updated every se- mester to include the latest information. This course is focused on theoretical elastic design and practical aspects of steel jacket template platforms. The course investigates metallurgy, manufacture, fabrication, tubular, shapes and
August August January January January None None CE81.71, CE81.74, CE72.11 and CE72.21 CE81.71 and CE81.74 CE81.74
Field of Study — Offshore Technology and Management (OTM)
ProGram
Code
Course
Description
Semester Offered Prerequisite
CE81.9011
CE81.81
CE81.9008
Subsea Technology
The Economics of Oil and Gas Projects
Economic Risk and Decision Analysis for
the Oil and Gas Industry January August January None None None This course will emphasize on design of subsea
pipeline and associated structures according to international design codes such as DNV, ABS, API and NORSOK. In addition, students will be introduced to advanced subsea components design including stinger design, flexible riser design. The course investigates subsea pipe- line, subsea structures, pipelay analysis, risers, and umbilical.
Oil and natural gas combined together contrib- ute more than 50% of the world energy demand. Both oil and natural gas would play a significant role in the global primary energy supply in com- ing decades. Oil and natural gas are particularly important in Asia and the Pacific region both in terms of production and consumption. The main objective of the course is to introduce students to the concepts of economics of oil and natural gas development, production and trading, par- ticularly in the upstream oil and gas industries. The course investigates oil and gas market fun- damentals and pricing mechanism; oil and gas production and development economics. The international oil and gas industry is one of the most important, highly capital-intensive and risky industries at global, regional, and lo- cal levels. Therefore, it is very crucial to carry out prudent economic evaluations of any capital investment’s commitment before resources are committed. This requires a through understand- ing of the techniques available and their appli- cation by all those involved in decision-making. The main objective of the course is to introduce students to the science of decision making and risk theory. Focus on the application of decision analysis, utility theory and real option valuations to the analysis of strategic decision problems characterized by risk, uncertainty and manage- ment flexibility. The course investigates oil and gas project evaluations under risk and uncer- tainty; decision analysis; real options valuation.
Field of Study — Offshore Technology and Management (OTM)
ProGram
Code
Course
Description
Semester Offered Prerequisite
CE81.9020
CE81.9021
CE81.9016
Project and Contract Management for Oil and Gas Exploration &
Production and Construction
Special Topics in Offshore HSE and Project Management
Asset Integrity Management for Oil
and Gas Industry
January
January
January
None
None This course provides comprehensive framework
for different types of Oil and Gas Exploration & Production and Construction projects and con- tracts. It is aimed to use academic know ledges, international practices and case studies as main tools to improve students and professionals’ ca- pability building in project and contract manage- ment for Oil and Gas Exploration & Production and Construction projects. This course covers project management and contract management aspects including contract interpretation, quality and HSE management, interface management, cost control and planning, document control, in- formation technology, commercial and finance, liability, and risks management for Oil and Gas Exploration & Production and Construction proj- ects.
The objectives of this course is to introduce the Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) As- pects, particularly related to offshore working environment, so that the students are aware with the involved hazardous and risk. The course also introduces the Concept in Project Management and Risk Management in order for the students to have a better understanding on working as a team as well as principle on how to manage the works/projects, which is imperative for their future work. The course investigates fundamental of heath safety and environmental concepts essential for offshore operations, the concept of project management, project cost analysis, control and planning, with local and international case studies.
This course provides a comprehensive frame- work of major aspects of asset management, system reliability, and risk management in off- shore oil and gas exploration and production assets. The course introduces the process to develop and implement management strate- gies for both singular and a portfolio of oil and gas facilities. Developing asset management strategies requires defining “asset” and deter- mining its condition and monetary value through quantitative integrity and condition assessment, from which decisions can be made on how to best allocate human and financial resources to preserve or increase an asset’s (or portfolio of assets’) value. Course content also includes