FAQ - Sesam software

How can I calculate the motions of a vessel with forward speed?

What is a fully coupled analysis of an offshore floating production system?

How can I refine my finite element mesh for details in a structure?

How do I do a spectral fatigue analysis of an offshore frame structure using Sesam?

When should I use diffraction theory to calculate wave forces on a structure?

Can I use Sesam for the analysis of support structures for offshore wind turbines?

What offshore steel design codes does Sesam include?

How can I do a buckling check on a stiffened panel of an offshore structure?

Modelling of jacket and topside structures - which section libraries does Sesam include?

How do I convert a beam model into a shell finite element model using Sesam?

What is the difference between a frequency domain and a time domain mooring analysis?

How can I do a fatigue analysis of plate structures?

How do I include wave forces on non-structural members in a jacket model?

How do I include the mass of equipment when modelling a topside for dynamic analysis?

How do I include the weight of the contents of ballast tanks in my hydrodynamic analysis?

For fatigue analysis of tubular members, which methods does Sesam include?

Can I use a sub-structuring approach when doing FE analysis of large structures?

How do I do a pushover analysis of a jacket structure?

How do I analyse the effect of a ship collision with a platform?

How do I do a lift analysis using Sesam?

Can Sesam handle floatover installation of a deck on a jacket?

What can Sesam do for your company?