Fundamentals of Offshore Structures (FOS)
Overview
This course will review the fundamentals of all types of offshore structures (fixed or floating), and will provide participants with an understanding of their design and construction; specifically, the theory and process of such design.
Who Should Attend?
- Members of the offshore industry with a BS degree, or sufficient experience comparable to a BS degree
- New or recent hires in the offshore industry
- Individual who aspire to work in the offshore industry
- Individuals who wish to receive a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals and practical aspects of offshore structures
Faculty-in-Charge
Dr. Spyros Kinnas
Associate Director
The University of Texas at Austin
Offshore Technology Research Center & Professor
Hudson Matlock Professional Endowed Excellence Fund in Civil Engineering
Areas of Expertise:
- Environmental and Water Resources Engineering
- Ocean Engineering
Educational Qualifications:
- Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Ocean Engineering, 1985
- B.S., Naval Architecture and Mechanical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Greece, 1981
Technical Interests:
- Ocean engineering; computational hydrodynamics; cavitation; wave mechanics; design of ocean vehicle control and propulsion systems; tidal turbines
How It Works
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John Jones
Retired/ExxonMobil |
Design and Construction Considerations |
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J. Ward Turner
Retired/ExxonMobil
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Platform Design
Frame Analysis |
Ali Sari, Ph.D.
Omega Advanced Engineering and Risk Consulting |
Design of Tubular Members
Tubular Joints |
Robert Gilbert, Ph.D.
The University of Texas at Austin |
Intro to Offshore Geotech Problems
Offshore Slope Stability |
Kerry Campbell
Fugro Marine GeoConsulting, Inc. |
Engineering Geology of Offshore Areas |
Jean Audibert, Ph.D.
Independent Consultant |
Offshore Site Investigations & Soil Characterization |
Karl Frank, Ph.D.
Retired/The University of Texas at Austin |
Services Failures
Fracture Mechanics & Fatigue |
Rodney Deschamps
Chevron Energy Technology Company |
Certification of Platforms |
Atef “Adam” Saleh, Ph.D.
Solquest Engineering, Inc. |
Offshore Soil Mechanics
Axial Capacity of Piles
Lateral Load Design |
Listed below are the subjects covered in the Fundamentals of Offshore Structures (FOS) course:
- Design and Construction Considerations
- Platform Design
- Frame Analysis
- Design of Tubular Members
- Tubular Joints
- Systems and Slope Failures
- Intro to Offshore Geotech Problems
- Engineering Geology of Offshore Areas
- Offshore Site Investigations & Soil Characterization
- Offshore Soil Mechanics
- Offshore Pile Installation
- Axial Capacity of Piles
- Lateral Load Design
- Offshore Slope Stability
- Services Failures
- Fracture Mechanics & Fatigue
- Certification of Platform
Our Offshore Course will be offered on the following dates:
- Fundamentals of Offshore Structures (FOS) – April 19-30, 2021
There will be multiple 15-minute breaks throughout the day.
- The Offshore Structures Courses will be offered virtually online via the Zoom application.
- The sessions will be recorded and will be made available to participants for later viewing.
- You will be supplied with the course training materials for each section.
- In addition, each session will be recorded should you have a need to review any of the material at a later date.
- You can also contact the instructor directly should you have any questions on any of the subjects.
As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Fundamentals of Offshore Structures (FOS) course has transitioned to a live-online format. In addition, the registration fees for 2021 have been reduced in an effort to make the course more accessible for participants.
- Fundamentals of Offshore Structures (FOS)
- Early Registration - $1250
- Regular Registration - $1360
- For more information on discounted rates, contact RaDell Gibbs This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- You will be awarded 2.85 of continuing/professional education credits.
- You will also receive a Certificate of Completion for the course.
- If you complete all three offshore courses (within three years), you will receive the coveted Fundamentals of Offshore Engineering Professional Certificate.
- Yes, this course counts towards the Fundamentals of Offshore Engineering Professional Certificate. All three courses must be completed for qualification of the certificate
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- Our Offshore Structures Courses are taught by experts in their field. Several have work in, currently work in or have consulted for some of the largest energy companies (ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell) in the world.
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- Members of the offshore industry with a BS degree or sufficient experience comparable to a BS degree
- New or recent hires in the offshore industry
- Individual who aspire to work in the offshore industry
- Individuals who wish to receive a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals and practical aspects of offshore structures.
