Gmoor32 Manual

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Contents
Introduction
Outline of Program ................................................................................................................................ 8

Program Options.................................................................................................................................... 9
Design Codes....................................................................................................................................... 11
Layout of this Manual .......................................................................................................................... 12
GMOOR32 Basics
13
Figure 1 Semi-Submersible Moorings.................................................................................................. 16

Figure 2:- VESSEL Axis System ......................................................................................................... 16
Figure 3:- Plan View of VESSEL ........................................................................................................ 17
Figure 4:- Global Axis System ............................................................................................................ 18
Getting Started..................................................................................................................................... 19
Getting Results .................................................................................................................................... 21
Main Screen
23
Field View........................................................................................................................................... 24
Head-Up View..................................................................................................................................... 24
Leg View............................................................................................................................................. 25
Position View ...................................................................................................................................... 25
Motion View........................................................................................................................................ 25
Summary1 Tab .................................................................................................................................... 26
Position..................................................................................................................................... 26
Line Tensions............................................................................................................................ 26
Riser ......................................................................................................................................... 26
Wind, Current, Sea & Swell Dials.............................................................................................. 27
Summary2 Tab .................................................................................................................................... 27
Tide & Draft ............................................................................................................................. 28
Mean Loads .............................................................................................................................. 28
Motions..................................................................................................................................... 28
Files Tab.............................................................................................................................................. 28
User Options Tab................................................................................................................................. 29
General ..................................................................................................................................... 29
Wind......................................................................................................................................... 29
Wave ........................................................................................................................................ 29
Current...................................................................................................................................... 29
Simulation................................................................................................................................. 29
Cursor Co-ordinates .................................................................................................................. 30
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Contents
Transient Tab....................................................................................................................................... 30
FILE MENU
31
New..................................................................................................................................................... 31
Open.................................................................................................................................................... 31
Close ................................................................................................................................................... 32
Save As ............................................................................................................................................... 32
Import Live Data.................................................................................................................................. 32
Write Results ....................................................................................................................................... 32
Print and Print Preview ........................................................................................................................ 33
Print Set-up.......................................................................................................................................... 33
Job Details........................................................................................................................................... 33
Exit...................................................................................................................................................... 34
EDIT MENU
35
Spread Editor ....................................................................................................................................... 35

Supplying a working title........................................................................................................... 37
Specifying other data files ......................................................................................................... 38
General parameters.................................................................................................................... 39
Leg configuration...................................................................................................................... 40
Editing Leg Types ..................................................................................................................... 42
Gangway settings ...................................................................................................................... 44
Move ................................................................................................................................................... 46
Zero..................................................................................................................................................... 46
Anchor Relay....................................................................................................................................... 47
Spread Editor
49
Supplying a working title ..................................................................................................................... 50

Specifying other data files .................................................................................................................... 51
General parameters .............................................................................................................................. 52
Editing Leg Types................................................................................................................................ 53
Leg configuration................................................................................................................................. 56
Gangway settings................................................................................................................................. 58
Units & Analysis Settings
61
Units.................................................................................................................................................... 61
General................................................................................................................................................ 62
Directions ................................................................................................................................. 62
Payouts ..................................................................................................................................... 62
All Other Lengths...................................................................................................................... 62
Forces ....................................................................................................................................... 62
Reference Grid.......................................................................................................................... 62
Wind ................................................................................................................................................... 62
Speed ........................................................................................................................................ 63
Averaging Period ...................................................................................................................... 63
Force Calculations at 10m ......................................................................................................... 63
Gust Factors.............................................................................................................................. 63
Reference Height....................................................................................................................... 63
Anemometer ............................................................................................................................. 64
Wind Spectrum ......................................................................................................................... 64
Wave ................................................................................................................................................... 64
Period ....................................................................................................................................... 64
Spectrum................................................................................................................................... 64
Spreading.................................................................................................................................. 65
Contents
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Duration.................................................................................................................................... 65
Current ................................................................................................................................................ 65
Data Entry................................................................................................................................. 65
Type ......................................................................................................................................... 65
Wind Induced............................................................................................................................ 65
Speed ........................................................................................................................................ 65
Direction Convention ................................................................................................................ 66
Depth Units............................................................................................................................... 66
View/Edit.................................................................................................................................. 66
Code .................................................................................................................................................... 67
Default Values ..................................................................................................................................... 67
Simulation ........................................................................................................................................... 67
Simulation Period...................................................................................................................... 67
Time Step.................................................................................................................................. 67
Consequence........................................................................................................................................ 68
Line Tension ............................................................................................................................. 68
SlipJoint Stroke......................................................................................................................... 68
Upper FJ Angle......................................................................................................................... 68
Lower FJ Angle......................................................................................................................... 68
Offset........................................................................................................................................ 68
Beaufort Scale...................................................................................................................................... 69
Wind Description ...................................................................................................................... 69
Sea Height ................................................................................................................................ 69
Period ....................................................................................................................................... 69
Wind Speed............................................................................................................................... 69
VIEW MENU
71
Status Bar ............................................................................................................................................ 71

Toolbars .............................................................................................................................................. 71
Standard.................................................................................................................................... 71
Edit........................................................................................................................................... 71
View ......................................................................................................................................... 71
Graph........................................................................................................................................ 72
Field ......................................................................................................................................... 72
Rings ........................................................................................................................................ 72
Rings Current............................................................................................................................ 72
Zoom In & Zoom Out................................................................................................................ 72
Close Up & Wide Angle............................................................................................................ 72
Settings................................................................................................................................................ 72
Colour Settings.......................................................................................................................... 73
Rings Settings ........................................................................................................................... 73
Field View Options ................................................................................................................... 73
Force Summary......................................................................................................................... 73
Guidance Menu
75
Guidance Limits................................................................................................................................... 76
Guidance Results Screen ...................................................................................................................... 77
INTERACTIVE
81
General................................................................................................................................................ 81
Case Title.................................................................................................................................. 82
Time Label................................................................................................................................ 82
Water Depth, Draft & Tide ........................................................................................................ 82
Forces ....................................................................................................................................... 82
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Contents
Weather ............................................................................................................................................... 82
Beaufort .................................................................................................................................... 83
Summary .................................................................................................................................. 83
Wind Speed............................................................................................................................... 83
Sea & Swell Wave Height ......................................................................................................... 84
Current ................................................................................................................................................ 84
Surface Current ......................................................................................................................... 84
Current Profile .......................................................................................................................... 85
Force (Extra Force) .............................................................................................................................. 87
Axis System .............................................................................................................................. 87
Radial or Cartesian.................................................................................................................... 87
Force & Direction ..................................................................................................................... 87
Longitudinal & Transverse ........................................................................................................ 87
Moment .................................................................................................................................... 87
Motion (Extra Motion)......................................................................................................................... 88
Axis System .............................................................................................................................. 88
Co-ordinates.............................................................................................................................. 88
Excursion & Direction............................................................................................................... 88
Longitudinal & Transverse ........................................................................................................ 88
Yaw .......................................................................................................................................... 89
Legs..................................................................................................................................................... 89
Line .......................................................................................................................................... 89
Status........................................................................................................................................ 89
Modify Line Status.................................................................................................................... 90
Payout & Tension...................................................................................................................... 90
Change...................................................................................................................................... 91
Value & Units ........................................................................................................................... 91
Show the Initial Payout & Mean Tension................................................................................... 91
Units......................................................................................................................................... 91
Thrusters.............................................................................................................................................. 91
Mode ........................................................................................................................................ 91
Manual Mode............................................................................................................................ 91
Modify...................................................................................................................................... 92
Individual Modify ..................................................................................................................... 92
Joystick Modify ........................................................................................................................ 92
Riser .................................................................................................................................................... 93
Connection................................................................................................................................ 93
Top Tension.............................................................................................................................. 93
Mud Weight.............................................................................................................................. 94
Vessel .................................................................................................................................................. 95
Control ................................................................................................................................................ 96
Position..................................................................................................................................... 96
Redefine Target......................................................................................................................... 97
Analysis............................................................................................................................................... 99
Failure .....................................................................................................................................100
Dynamic Analysis ....................................................................................................................100
LF Frequency Domain..............................................................................................................100
LF Time Domain......................................................................................................................101
Contents
BATCH MENU
103
New....................................................................................................................................................103
Batch Control......................................................................................................................................104
New - Forecast Based..........................................................................................................................106
Open...................................................................................................................................................106
GRAPHS MENU
107
Vessel Excursion and Point graphs. .....................................................................................................107

Catenary Profile ..................................................................................................................................108
Line Load Excursion...........................................................................................................................109
Vessel Load Excursion........................................................................................................................109
Point...................................................................................................................................................110
Save Graph As....................................................................................................................................110
Gmoor32 DATA FILES
111
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................112
The SPREAD (*.SPD) File .................................................................................................................115
Example SPREAD (*.SPD) File..........................................................................................................130
The VESSEL Files..............................................................................................................................133
Example PLAN (*.PLN) File ..............................................................................................................139
The FIELD (*.FLD) File .....................................................................................................................141
Example FIELD (*.FLD) File .............................................................................................................145
The RISER (*.RSR) File .....................................................................................................................148
Index
149
CHAP
TER
Introduction
The GMOOR program simulates the behaviour of catenary moored vessels
and analyses the performance of mooring systems. The program was first
developed by Global Maritime in 1982 as an in-house design tool for
both inshore and offshore moorings. It was first released for licensed
third party use in 1986 and since then has been installed in over 40 sites
worldwide including design offices, marine drilling departments and on
drilling and production vessels offshore. At the time of writing the latter
include the Amerada Hess AH001 FPF on Ivanhoe/Rob Roy,
GlobalSantaFe Rigs 135 and 140, and the Sedco 706 in tender assist
mode for TotalFinaElf's Dunbar field.
Norwegian Maritime Directorate (NMD) has approved GMOOR for quasistatic mooring analysis (water depths up to 450m). This approval was
first awarded in 1987. The test cases submitted in 1987 form part of the
QA procedures followed prior to issue of each release of the program to
demonstrate continued compliance.
Gmoor32 is a Windows based version of GMOOR with additional features
including frequency domain dynamic analysis and station-keeping
simulation incorporating the marine drilling riser.
In This Chapter
Outline of Program...........................................................8
Program Options ..............................................................9
Design Codes ...................................................................11
Layout of this Manual ......................................................12
Gmoor32 Manual User's Guide
Outline of Program
Winds, waves and currents cause loads on a vessel which would, in the
absence of a mooring system or propulsion, cause the vessel to drift. The
purpose of the mooring system, aided by thrusters if necessary, is to
maintain the vessel on location. The basic problem solved by Gmoor32
is finding the response of the moorings to the applied environmental
loads and motions.
The objective of mooring analysis is to ensure that the moorings are fit
for purpose. This includes checking that they are strong enough to
prevent the vessel breaking free or dragging anchors in Survival
Conditions and that they can take reasonably severe weather conditions
without the need to suspend operation - Operating Conditions.
The objective of simulation onboard is to determine the likely station
keeping behaviour of the vessel under changing weather conditions and
to investigate the probable effect of various mooring management
activities such as line adjustment (winch operation) and/or the use of
thrusters. In addition the program can also perform consequence analysis
- investigating what would happen to vessel position, line clearances, and
line tensions in the event of a single failure. This failure may be of a
mooring line, a single thruster or a group of thrusters. In this way
Gmoor32 can also give guidance on mooring system adjustment to attain
a particular target position and/or minimise extreme tensions or
excursions. When the riser is included Gmoor32 can be used in a similar
way to determine the operating limits of critical riser components.
Chapter 1 Introduction
Program Options
Gmoor32 is now supplied as one of three program options. The options
have varying levels of capability as described below.
Gmoor32M
Multi-component lines, environment applied as

force/moment
Gmoor32Q
As Gmoor32M, but can use CVF files with environment input

as weather
Gmoor32D
As Gmoor32Q, with additional dynamic analysis of mooring

lines
Options M and Q use the quasi-static mooring analysis method which

assumes that the vessel takes up a mean offset where the moorings
exactly balance the mean environmental loads (force and torque) and
oscillates about this mean position in response to wave forces. The
analysis method assumes that wave-induced surge, sway and yaw
motions of the vessel (at wave periods, typically from 4 to 20 seconds)
are not affected by the mooring system. These assumptions are
reasonable for all large vessels with typical chain or wire moorings in
water depths up to 450m (1500ft) and are accepted and widely used by
both certification authorities and designers.
Gmoor32M calculates the mean and maximum line tensions, maximum
anchor loads, maximum and minimum lengths of grounded line and
vessel excursions for multi-leg catenary mooring systems including the
effects of seabed friction, seabed slope and non-linear line elasticity. The
calculation of transient motion following sudden line failure is also
included and field features at the mooring location are graphically
displayed. Gmoor32M can handle multi-component lines with
intermediate buoys or sinkers.
Gmoor32Q allows the use of a Custom Vessel File (CVF). This file
contains wind, current, and wave drift force coefficients, and motion
RAOs for a particular vessel. The environment can be entered as wind
speed, wave height, etc, and Gmoor32Q will calculate the environmental
loads and motions acting on the vessel. Another advantage of the CVF is
that low frequency (second order) motions can be calculated and included
in the quasi-static analysis.
Used in conjunction with RISERDYN, Global Maritime's in-house riser
analysis program, Gmoor32Q can analyse moorings with a marine
drilling riser present to calculate the profile of the riser and the interaction
with the vessel.
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Gmoor32D, extends the program's capability to include line dynamics.

The method used for the dynamic analysis assumes that the steady
environmental loads and the low frequency motions can be applied
statically to give a mean offset. The vessel motions at the fairleads are
then calculated and applied to the mooring lines. A frequency domain
technique is used to determine the dynamic tensions taking account of
drag and inertia forces. A more detailed description of the technique used
for the dynamic analysis is contained in Global Maritime report GM33053-1299-37055.
Where features are specific to a particular program option this is
identified in the manual.
Design Codes
Codes of Practice, Guidelines and/or Rules have been published by the
American Petroleum Institute (API RP2P, RP2SK), Norwegian Maritime
Directorate (NMD Rules and Guidelines), Det Norske Veritas (DNV-OSE301 which replaced POSMOOR Classification Rules) and Lloyds
Register of Shipping. There are also guidelines in preparation by the
IMO.
Gmoor32 has been designed to enable code checking to API RP2SK,
DnV-OS-E301 and DnV POSMOOR. However, this code checking must
be treated with caution as most of the above codes and, just as
significantly, their interpretation are subject to change.
Mooring codes prescribe 4 main elements

Input:
Design Environmental Criteria
Performance Criteria:
Allowable Line Tensions and Vessel Offset
Permitted Adjustment:
Active Control of Line Tensions and Thrusters
Method:
Analysis Technique (Quasi-static or Dynamic)
The flexibility designed into the program will allow designers to

implement their own interpretations of the various rules and codes.
In addition to mooring constraints, limits are set by other vessel
equipment such as the marine riser on drilling rigs. Often it will be
necessary to run a mooring analysis in conjunction with a riser analysis to
determine the optimum mooring pretensions for operating conditions.
It is stressed that it is the user's responsibility to check that the criteria
used are current, appropriate and valid. It is suggested that you obtain
copies of the latest versions of codes you intend to use and keep these,
together with summaries of any additional criteria your company applies,
with this manual for reference purposes.
Chapter 1 Introduction
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Layout of this Manual

The content of this manual has been arranged rather differently from the
previous version for GMOOR 8.50 in that it gives a complete description
of the features within the program, the operating of the analysis, and does
not lead the user through example analyses.
This is primarily a technical reference manual though it is also available
as on-line help. Onboard users will probably only need to refer to the
section on running Gmoor32 - the rest of the manual is intended to meet
the needs of current GMOOR users performing detailed design or
analysis or preparing data files.
At the outset it is therefore assumed that the user has pre-defined anchor
pattern and line details in a SPREAD FILE and that the vessel
characteristics are available in a CUSTOM VESSEL FILE.
For information on how to prepare or modify the data files go to the
section Preparation Of Gmoor32 Data Files.
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CHAP
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GMOOR32 Basics
The Mooring System
The mooring system comprises of a number of mooring lines attached at
one end to the vessel, usually via some form of winch system, and at the
other to a drag anchor or pile embedded in the seabed. On a semisubmersible vessel, as illustrated in Figure 1, the mooring lines lead from
anchors through pulley wheels to a tensioning device. The pulley wheels
are known as FAIRLEADS and the tensioners as LIFTERS,
WINDLASSES or WINCHES.
The mooring lines may be made up from various sizes of CHAIN, WIRE
ROPE or SYNTHETIC FIBRE ROPE or a mixture of these arranged as a
series of components. Between each component there may be a heavy
weight (SINKER), a BUOY, or just a shackle whose weight may usually
be neglected.
If the vessel position varies slowly, the forces exerted by the water on the
mooring lines may be neglected and the tension depends only upon the
line properties of WEIGHT PER UNIT LENGTH, the LINE LENGTH
(PAYOUT) and the distance (RANGE) from the anchor to the fairlead.
The stretch of the mooring lines may also be important especially at high
tensions or if the material is very flexible - thus we must also consider the
ELASTICITY. The dynamic effects due to drag as lines are lifted
through the water by surge and sway motions of the vessel are normally
ignored in quasi-static analysis. The safety factors on line tensions are
assumed to take account of this approximation, at least in water depths up
to 450m according to common practice in the North Sea. Beyond this
water depth a dynamic analysis becomes essential and a different
technique must be employed. This is discussed in more detail in the
section on dynamic analysis.
The effects of the moorings on the vessel depend upon where the lines are
attached to the vessel, the directions of the lines and the tensions. The
direction of each line is controlled by the placing of the anchors - the
ANCHOR PATTERN. Usually a symmetric pattern is desirable but often
the constraints of field architecture (platforms, pipelines, and other
vessels) force highly asymmetric arrangements.
The axis convention Gmoor32 uses for defining points on the vessel is
shown in Figure 2. The co-ordinate system is right handed with X
positive to Starboard, Y positive Forward and Z positive upward - it has
been chosen this way so that a 'head-up' display has Y vertical and X to
the right. The origin for the vessel axis system is the plan position of the
centre of gravity at the keel. You may normally assume that the centre of
gravity is on the centreline amidships. This axis system is the VESSEL
AXIS SYSTEM and moves with the vessel.
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Figure 3 shows a plan view of a vessel - this is equivalent to the 'head-up'

display referred to earlier. This plan view is described in vessel files so
that it can be drawn and shown in relation to both target position and
adjacent field features.
Figure 4 shows the co-ordinate system used for defining the anchor
positions relative to the earth - this is the GLOBAL AXIS SYSTEM and
should normally be with the UTM grid for the location. There may a
difference (albeit small) between the vessel headings defined relative to
grid and true North. The origin of the global axis system is termed the
FIELD ORIGIN.
The vessel's position in the field is defined by the location of the origin of
the VESSEL AXIS SYSTEM in these GLOBAL or FIELD
COORDINATES - this point is termed the TARGET POSITION of the
vessel and would be over the wellhead for a drilling vessel. The position
includes Easting (X), Northing (Y) and heading. Note that the heading is
defined as the angle measured (positive clockwise) from the GLOBAL Y
axis to the VESSEL Y axis as shown in Figure 4 (a positive moment will
reduce heading).
Anchor positions may be defined in a number of ways; practically the
positions are often uncertain, the precision is rarely better than 5m, often
worse. Gmoor32 therefore permits the positions to be defined in a
number of different ways. In the first instance suppose that the anchor
locations are known precisely, Gmoor32 allows these absolute positions
to be defined in one of two ways:
In GLOBAL COORDINATES Range and Bearing relative to the
TARGET POSITION or in VESSEL COORDINATES Range and
Bearing from each individual FAIRLEAD.
It is also possible to define the anchor position indirectly by specifying
the bearing of the anchor from the Target position and mooring line
payout and tension. This is commonly the best way to reconcile
measured and predicted tensions onboard although caution is required as
far as the accuracy of line tension and payout meters is concerned.
The make-up of the mooring lines is defined by the properties and
arrangement of a number of components, most frequently just one - e.g.
76mm chain. The convention for line component numbering is the first
component is always at the anchor and the last component at the vessel.
When Gmoor32 displays a catenary profile it is normally shown as:
Anchor to the Left and Vessel to the Right.
Chapter 2 GMOOR32 Basics
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Before you can run a Gmoor32 simulation the program needs to be told
the geometry of the mooring system and mooring line properties, the
vessel characteristics and, if you wish to see the mooring arrangement
with location specific features, a plan of the field. Also if you want to
include the riser in the analysis the physical and dynamic properties of
the riser need to be included. This information is identified in data files
whose format is particular to Gmoor32 - this manual explains these in
detail later. The basic file, which defines the anchor pattern and
identifies three other files that describe the vessel, field plan and riser, is
called the SPREAD FILE. All Gmoor32 simulations start by selecting
the SPREAD FILE to be used.
We shall assume at first that the vessel characteristics have been defined
in a special kind of file called a CUSTOM VESSEL FILE (CVF). These
files describe the way the wind, waves and current generate forces acting
on the vessel, requiring that the user only define the weather conditions
(wind speed, wave height, wave period and current speed) - the vessel
loads and motions are calculated automatically. The CVF also contains
details of the vessel's geometry, mass and damping characteristics.
If the version of the program you have does not support CVFs, or you do
not have a CVF for the vessel of interest, then a VSL file can be used.
The VSL file contains details of the vessel's fairlead positions, and the
vessel's geometry, mass and damping characteristics. The environmental
loads and motions acting on the vessel must be pre-calculated.
The program is run interactively - once the data files have been set up on
disk all further input is via the keyboard/mouse. For most of the time the
user will see a main screen display giving a visual representation of the
vessel at the location with a summary of the riser loads and components,
vessel position, mooring lines and weather conditions acting upon the
vessel. Load cases and mooring system adjustments can all be changed
by the PULL DOWN MENU's (or ICON's) on the main screen (Field
View). The structure of these is described below.
In This Chapter
Figure 1 Semi-Submersible Moorings ..............................16
Figure 2:- VESSEL Axis System.....................................16
Figure 3:- Plan View of VESSEL ....................................17
Figure 4:- Global Axis System.........................................18
Getting Started .................................................................19
Getting Results.................................................................21
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Figure 1 Semi-Submersible
Moorings
WINCH
FAIRLEAD
CATENARY
ANCHOR
SEABED
GROUNDED
Figure 2:- VESSEL Axis System
Figure 3:- Plan View of VESSEL
Figure 4:- Global Axis System

Y
HEADING = 025
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global
X
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Getting Started
To run Gmoor32 simply select the Gmoor32 icon in the Start Menu or
double-click the icon on desktop and an initialisation screen will appear.
To open a Spread File, the Gmoor32 initialisation file, select the Open
command from the File Menu. Alternatively the user can press the Open
icon on the Standard Toolbar which will also initialise the Open Window.
Spread File Selection

The Open Window will default to the Gmoor32 directory produced in the
installation procedure, where the example file G32_EXAM.SPD is
located.
The default file type for the Open Window is *.SPD. Gmoor32 will open
existing Spread Files produced for previous versions of GMOOR but will
not open any other form of file. A file in an alternative location may be
chosen using the standard Windows commands. Once the Spread File
has been selected Gmoor32 will begin to initialise the spread layout,
showing an Initialisation Window giving a display of the progress. This
will take between 5 and 20 seconds depending on the speed of your PC.
Once the initialisation is complete the main screen will appear with the
Field View open showing the vessel and the mooring system layout. The
Field View window defaults to the close up view as defined in the Spread
File. The line payouts and mean tensions are shown on the Field View
with the mooring system in equilibrium.
Running Gmoor32
To run an analysis two options are available; Interactive or Batch. For
the new user the Interactive option should be used first to get a feel for
how Gmoor32 is configured. The Batch option is similar to Interactive,
but allows numerous analyses to be run automatically.
Start the Interactive Mode by selecting Edit, Interactive, or the Interactive
Icon on the Toolbar. A window will appear with a number of tabs.
These tabs can be used to input weather conditions, change line payouts,
switch on thrusters, etc. Once the appropriate conditions have been set
click OK at the bottom of the Interactive Mode window and the
conditions will be applied and the program will return to the Main Screen
with the mooring system in the new equilibrium position.
If more than one set of conditions is to be changed at the same time, for
example, applying wind, current and thrusters all from a new direction,
then the OK button should not be clicked until all the tabs have been
edited.
Units, wind and wave spectra, current types, etc, can all be changed
during an analysis by using the Options Menu accessed via the Edit
Menu. If any options are changed during an analysis, for example, units
changed from metric to imperial, the program will resolve and show the
results on screen in the new units.
Running the program interactively does not directly produce results for
output to a printer. To save results for post processing and output the
Write Results command must be selected from the File Menu.
Alternatively an icon on the toolbar can be used. An outline of how the
results are post processed and output generated is contained in the next
section.
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Getting Results
Gmoor32 uses a database to allow post processing of results. With the
new batch analysis capability large quantities of data can be generated
and it is necessary to be able to filter these to find the design cases. The
results database is a series of linked text files that are used to produce
output reports.
These database files are written to a subdirectory of the directory where
the Spread File is located. The subdirectory will be assigned a name
corresponding to the Spread File name with the extension .wrk. The
database files are available after the program is closed and it is therefore
possible to quit Gmoor32 and restart without losing results. Care must be
taken not to make major changes to the Spread File between runs as
appended results may not be consistent with earlier runs. If major
changes are made (ie additional mooring lines, different vessel, etc) then
the database should be overwritten.
Interactive Reports
Consider first running in the Interactive mode. Results from an
Interactive run are written to the results database when the Write Results
command is issued. Each time this command is issued a new set of
results is generated and assigned a unique Run ID. This Run ID is then
used to identify each run during reporting or post processing.
After issuing the Write Results command the results can be printed using
the Print/Print Preview commands in the File Menu. To preview the
output for a particular run select Print Preview and the Report Selection
window will appear. Select Detailed Output and click OK. A dialogue
box will appear where the user is prompted for the Run ID number. If All
is selected then a report is generated for all cases run since the results
database was initialised. If the program is being run interactively then
there may be only a few cases in the database and it is easy to step
through the results to find the case required. If Batch cases have been run
then a large number of Run IDs will have been generated and it may be
simpler to enter the correct Run ID at the prompt. The Batch reports
described below filter the results to find the design case and report which
Run ID to select for detailed output. Reports can be sent to the printer
using the Print Icon in the GMOOR Reports window.
The other reports available for Interactive runs are Anchor Locations and
Component Details. In both these reports the details are only updated if
there is a change to the spread layout such as if the anchors are moved or
the component properties altered during an analysis. The spread
applicable at any stage is kept track of via the Spread ID. If changes are
made to the spread during a run then it must be ensured that the correct
Spread and Run ID's are in all related reports. The latest Run ID is
shown on the Summary 1 tab.
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Batch Mode
When a Batch analysis is run results are automatically written to the
results database. It is therefore not necessary to use the Write Results
command. Each individual analysis within a Batch will be assigned a
unique Run ID and this can be used for reporting later.
Three reports are presently available exclusively for Batch analyses.
These reports are Batch Tabular Results, Batch Detailed Results and Batch
Weather Details.
Batch Tabular Results produces tables showing the maximum line tension
in each line summarised by analysis type. The analysis types are Intact,
Static SLF, and Transient SLF.
Batch Detailed Results searches through the batch runs and finds the three
runs with the highest line tensions. A more detailed report is produced
showing the input Environmental forces and tensions in all lines. Again
the results are summarised by analysis type: Intact, Static SLF, and
Transient SLF.
Batch Weather Conditions produces a table relating the Run ID for each
batch run to the weather conditions input. This is useful for cross
checking that all weather directions have been considered and that the
input values are correct.
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Main Screen
Gmoor32 will after initialisation show the main screen with the Field
View activated using the data in Spread, Field and Vessel files.
Summary1 & Summary2, Files and User Options Tab Dialogues are also
displayed.
Additional views of Head-Up, Leg, Position and Motion are available to
the user to display and summarise all details of the analysis.
Pull down menus are available to the user to assist in running the
program:- File, Edit, View, Graphs, Guidance, Batch, Window and Help.
This section is designed to familiarise new and existing users with the
new Windows interface and additional features.
In This Chapter
Field View........................................................................24
Head-Up View .................................................................24
Leg View .........................................................................25
Position View...................................................................25
Motion View ....................................................................25
Summary1 Tab ................................................................26
Summary2 Tab ................................................................27
Files Tab..........................................................................28
User Options Tab .............................................................29
Transient Tab...................................................................30
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Field View
The default screen on start-up shows an outline of the vessel (defined in
the Plan File) over the reference location, all anchor lines deployed (as
defined within the Spread File) and with no environmental forces. The
individual line tensions and payouts are shown as text on the
appropriately numbered anchor lines. Initial case will give all lines
deployed in a state of equilibrium. The thrusters are shown with arrows
and values indicating the amount and direction of the thrust provided.
Initially the thrusters are inactive, though their positions can be seen with
the symbols T1, T2, etc. On the right hand side of the main screen there
are Tab Dialogues titled Summary1, Summary2, Files and User Options.
Cursor co-ordinates are situated in the bottom right of the screen below
the tab dialogues. If the cursor co-ordinates are not visible click on the
Field View window and they should appear. If they are still not visible
ensure that the Status Bar is enabled in the View Menu.
Right Click Menu

Right clicking the mouse brings up a shortcut menu for overlaying rings
on the field view and for changing display settings.
Edit Mooring Line

Double clicking on a mooring line will bring up the line status dialogue
box. This is a short cut to the Edit, Interactive - Leg Menu and it is
possible to alter the payout, tension, or status of a line.
Dragging and dropping the anchors activates the Anchor Relay Menu. It
is possible to rapidly alter the mooring spread interactively using these
features.
Head-Up View
The user can tab between the displays of Field, Head-Up, Leg, Position
and Motion. The Head Up View shows an outline of the vessel with
arrows depicting the forces from the mooring lines, thrusters, riser and
resultant force. The force value is displayed alongside the arrow in the
user specified units. The numbering of both the fairleads and thrusters is
also shown on this view.
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Leg View
The Leg tab gives the user a table displaying the current status of the
mooring legs. Information is displayed, in a non-editable form, on Status,
Payout, Change, Minimum Fairlead Tension (Min Fld Ten), Mean
Fairlead Tension (Mean Fld Ten), Maximum Fairlead Tension (Max Fld
Ten), Anchor Tension (Anchor Ten), Anchor Vertical Tension (Anchor
Vert), Maximum % Breaking (Max % Brk), Minimum Grounded Length
(Grnd Min), Maximum Grounded Length (Grnd Max), Mean Horizontal
tension at Fairlead (Mean TH), Maximum Uplift Angle at Anchor (Uplift
Ang), and Minimum Angle at Fairlead (Fld Ang) in the appropriate user
defined units.
When a dynamic analysis is run additional information will be displayed
on this tab.
Position View
The Position tab gives the user a non-editable display of the Reference,
Target and Mean vessel position. Information is given on Easting,
Northing and Heading. These values are shown as UTM (metres) units.
The Offset of the Mean position from both the Target position and the
Reference position are shown with components of Easting, Northing,
Resultant and Heading in the user specified units.
Note on Reference and Target positions

The Reference position is defined in the *.SPD file and is read into the
program on initialisation of the spread. It is often necessary to know the
location of the vessel relative to another location and this may be
accomplished by defining a new Target position. Initially the Reference
and Target positions are at the same point but the Target position may be
altered using the Control Tab in the Edit, Interactive window.
Motion View
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The Motion tab gives the user a non-editable display of motions of the
vessel. Information is given on the Significant and Maximum first order
motions for Surge, Sway, Heave, Pitch, Roll and Yaw and second order
motions for Surge, Sway and Yaw. All motions are in the user specified
units.
The maximum Second Order motion is calculated using the method
defined in the Code selected on the Code Tab of the Edit, Interactive
window.
Summary1 Tab
The Summary1 Tab Dialogue will display information from the Vessel
Position, Anchor Lines, Riser, and Weather. The current Run ID is also
displayed.
Position
The Position information section gives a non-editable summary of the
vessel position.
The present Easting and Northing Co-ordinates of the vessel are given in
Universal Transverse Mercator's (UTM's), metres. The Offset, the
distance of the mean position from the Reference Position, is also
displayed in the user specified units. The initial value for the position is
taken from the Spread File.
The present Heading of the vessel is given in degrees. The Offset, the
bearing from the initial spread vessel heading, is also displayed. The
initial value is taken from the Spread File.
Line Tensions
The Mean Tension and Payout are displayed as non-editable fields for all
of the vessel's anchor Lines. Units are user specified.
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The Riser information section gives a non-editable summary of the

properties of the riser. If no riser file, *.RSR, is included in the Spread
File this section will not be displayed.
Tension
The Mean Tension for the Riser is displayed with the user specified units.
Throughout Gmoor32 the corresponding units are displayed for each
individual field as defined by the user for each Spread File chosen. The
user's choice of units are defined within the Units section from the Edit,
Options pull down menu or the Unit Options Icon on the desktop.
UFJ Angle & LFJ Angle
The Mean and Max Upper Flexjoint (UFJ) and Lower Flexjoint (LFJ)
Angles are displayed. The units are degrees.
Stroke
The Mean, Max and Min Slip Joint Strokes are displayed with the user
specified units (see Edit, Options).
Wind, Current, Sea & Swell Dials
Dials are given to show a representation of the Wind, Current & Wave
environmental forces. The speed and direction (relative or absolute) of
the wind and current forces are displayed, and also the wave height,
period and direction (relative or absolute) for the Sea & Swell
components. Units are user specified.
Summary2 Tab
The Summary2 Tab Dialogue will display information for the Water
Depth, Tide and Draft, Mean Loads and Motions.
Tide & Draft

This section gives a summary of the Water Depth, Tide Level and Vessel
Draft. The values are read from the Spread File on start-up and are
displayed in non-editable text boxes using the user specified units.
Tide height and vessel draft can both be altered at run time using the
General Tab on the Edit, Interactive window.
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Mean Loads
This section gives a summary of the mean loads acting upon the vessel
using the present environmental forces and layout. The Force, Direction
(towards), Moment and Arm are displayed using the user specified units.
Motions
This section gives a summary of the motions of the vessel as a result of
the environmental loading. Significant and Maximum First Order Surge,
Sway, Heave, Pitch, Roll & Yaw motions are displayed using the user
specified units.
Also displayed are Second Order motions for Surge, Sway and Yaw.
Files Tab
The Files Tab Dialogue gives non-editable fields of the file locations for
the input and output from Gmoor32.
The full path for the current Project is displayed here. The path is the
location for the Spread File, and subsequent Field, CVF, VSL, Plan, Riser
and DXF files which are used by Gmoor32 for the analysis. The DXF
option is not presently available in this version of Gmoor32.
On initialisation Gmoor32 creates a sub-directory (folder) which is used
for storing output text files. This sub-directory is named based on the
Spread file name with the extension .WRK, and is referred to as the
Spread Working Directory.
E.g.
Spread name
C:\gmoor\G32_EXAM.spd
Output directory
C:\gmoor\G32_EXAM.wrk\
User Options Tab

The User Options section gives a summary of the options chosen by the
user from the Edit - Options section and adopted throughout the analysis.
Options are displayed for General, Wind, Wave, Current and Simulation.
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General
The user specified General options of Direction (True or Relative),
Payouts (metres or feet), Lengths (metres or feet) and Forces (Tonnes, kN
or Kips) are displayed here.
Wind
The user specified Wind options of Speed (m/s, knots or ft/s), Averaging
Period (1 hour, 10 min or 1 min), Reference height (Standard 10m or
Anemometer) and Wind Spectrum.
Wave
The user specified Wave options of Period (Tz or Tp), Spectrum (PM or
Jonswap) and Spreading (Off or On).
Current
The user specified Current options of Wind Induced (Off or On), Speed
(m/s, knots or ft/s), Direction (from or towards) and Depth (metres or
feet).
Simulation
The user specified Simulation options of Simulation Period in seconds
and Time Step in seconds. These values are used during transient
analyses.
Cursor Co-ordinates
The co-ordinates of the cursor are displayed as UTM's (always in metres)
in the bottom right hand corner of the window below the dialogue tabs.
To enable or re-enable these click on the display in the Field View.
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Transient Tab
The transient tab appears at the end of a transient analysis. It is usually
hidden.
It contains two tables. One gives some position details relating to the
maximum transient offset and the other gives the maximum tensions in
individual lines.
Note also that the position screen is updated after a transient analysis,
giving further details of the transient offsets.
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FILE MENU
The File pull down menu contains the following options; Open, Close,
Save As, Write Results, Print, Print Preview, Print Set-up, Job Details,
Exit and a list of the last four opened Spread Files.
In This Chapter
New .................................................................................31
Open ................................................................................31
Close................................................................................32
Save As............................................................................32
Import Live Data..............................................................32
Write Results ...................................................................32
Print and Print Preview.....................................................33
Print Set-up......................................................................33
Job Details .......................................................................33
Exit..................................................................................34
New
This option brings up the interactivce Spread Editor.
Open
The Open selection will enable the Open Window to allow the selection
of any existing Spread File. The user may also use the Open Icon in the
Toolbar. This window is described in the section on Spread File
Selection.
It is possible to have more than one spread file open at the same time.
Close
The Close selection allows the user to close the active Spread File.
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Save As
The Save As command allows the user to save a spread file under a new
name or in a new directory. This is useful if the anchor relay option has
been performed. If the spread file is saved to a new directory then any
referenced VSL, CVF or FLD files must also be copied to the new
directory.
Import Live Data

This option will import the current live data as it has been written to the
database from the Data Acquisition application. This is only available for
the version of Gmoor32 written specifically for SKAAS systems and
requires the Borland Database Engine to be installed.
Write Results
The Write Results command is used to generate output data for post
processing. The use of this command is the first step in producing
printed output during an interactive run.
Selecting Write Results causes the program to write results to a series of
text files located in the Spread Working Directory. To print or preview
results select the corresponding command from the File menu.
The text files in the Spread Working Directory will remain available even
after Gmoor32 is closed. On restarting an analysis it is possible to access
the stored results provided the same spread file is opened in the same data
directory. If an analysis is restarted, the first time the Write Results
command is selected a dialogue box will appear asking whether the user
wishes to overwrite existing results or append the latest results to the
existing files.
During Batch and Consequence Analysis results are automatically written
to the output text files in the Spread Working Directory.
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Print and Print Preview

The user may also use the Print Icon in the Toolbar.
The Print and Print Preview selections enable a window that shows a list
of the available reports. A number of standard report types are available
which should provide the user with sufficient information for most
standard mooring analyses. It is possible to create customised reports
using the program Crystal Reports, ask Global Maritime for more details.
Select the report you wish to preview/print.
The user may also use the Print Icon in the Toolbar.
For more detailed information on reporting results from Gmoor32 see
Getting Results.
Print Set-up
The Print Set-up selection will enable the Print Set-up window to allow
the user to change the printer or the printer settings.
Job Details
The Job Details selection enables the window, GMOOR Program
Information, which allows the user to enter the following job specific
information.
Client, Project, Run Title, Run By and Run Date.
The Run By and Run Date fields are entered automatically by picking up
the user logged on and the current date from the PC, though the user can
alter these at run time. This window also displays the program Version
No, and the program Licensee.
NOTE
The job details entered here will be reproduced on the output, provided it
is entered prior to the first Write Results command.
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Exit
Exits Gmoor32.
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EDIT MENU
The Edit pull down menu contains the following selections: Move, Zero,
Relay, Interactive and Units & Analysis Settings.
In This Chapter
Spread Editor ...................................................................35
Move ...............................................................................46
Zero .................................................................................46
Anchor Relay ...................................................................47
Spread Editor
The spread editor allows changes to be made to the configuration of the
open spread file without affecting other run time settings, such as the
weather parameters.
These changes may optionally be written back to the spread file for future
use.
The spread editor takes the form of a wizard which guides the user
through five stages of configuration:
1 Supplying a working title for the spread file
2 Specifying other data files (vessel or custom vessel file; optional riser
file and optional field file)
3 General parameters (units of measurement; vessel position and water
depth)
4 Leg configuration
5 Gangway setings
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The spread editor can be invoked in 2 ways :From the menu using File New - in this case you create a new spread
file from scratch, although you have the option of importing an
existing file and using it as a template. At the end of the wizard you
are prompted for a new spread file name and a new spread file is
created.
From the Edit-Spread Menu. In this case you are editing the open
spread. When the wizard closes you do not get the option of saving
to another spread. A temporary spread is made in the project working
directory. When you eventually close the spread file, you have the
option of saving the modified spread. This OVERWRITES your
original spread file.
It might also be useful to look through the documentation for the spread
file format .
Chapter 5 EDIT MENU
Supplying a working title

The first stage of the spread editor wizard allows the user to specify a
working title for the spread file.
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Specifying other data files

The spread editor's second step requires the user to enter the location of
the vessel file (VSL) or custom vessel file (CVF). Locations can also be
specified for the optional riser file and field file.
The box to the left of the location should be checked for any files which
should be included. Note that a vessel file or custom vessel file must be
specified, but only one may be checked for inclusion at any one time.
Chapter 5 EDIT MENU
General parameters
The third step of the spread editor configures the type of units used; the
position of the vessel, and the water levels.
Units may be specified in either metric (i.e. metres & tonnes) or imperial
measures (i.e. feet & kips).
The vessel position is given as an easting & northing in Universal
Transverse Mercator coordinates, and a heading in degrees clockwise
from True North.
Finally for this screen, the water depth, tide height and initial draft are
entered in either metres or feet, according to the unit setting above.
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Leg configuration
The fourth step in the spread editor allows the legs to be configured.
The quickest way to create a configuration is to start with a predefined
arrangement by selecting an option from the list in the Mooring
Predefined Layouts box and clicking Apply.
The Defined Legs grid will display a row for each fairlead present on the
selected vessel file.
Each fairlead must be allocated a Leg Type or marked as unused in this
column. A leg type is identified by number, and must be defined before
use (see below).
A leg may be moved from one fairlead to another by double clicking its
fairlead number and entering the number of the fairlead it should move
to. If the destination fairlead already has a leg attached, it will be
swapped with the one being moved.
For each leg used, a range or payout must be entered which is relative to
the centre of the vessel or the fairlead according to the Leg Options
setting above.
Either a pretension value or adjustable length is specified, affecting only
the adjustable component on the leg.
The bearing of the leg is given either relative to north, if the Leg Options
are set to Centre of Vessel, else it is relative to the heading of the vessel.
Anchor depth is specified in metres or feet according to the unit settings,
and slope gives the gradient of the seabed beneath the anchor.
The status of the leg reflects whether it is not deployed (0), intact (1) or
broken (2).
The button in the bottom right, Edit Leg Types, allows the individual leg
types to be defined as required by the first grid column.
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Editing Leg Types

A spread file can contain a number of different leg types. A leg type is
unique in the components which comprise it - if several legs on the same
vessel are alike, only one leg type is required to serve all of them.
Each type created is given a number which is used on the leg
configuration screen alongside the required fairlead.
Within the leg type editor, the buttons New, Copy & Delete may be used
to create or remove types, while an existing type may be selected by its
number via the drop-down list.
For each type, a maximum length for the adjustable component may be
specified, and there is a buoyfix flag which, if set, indicates that the buoy
should be fixed to the water surface.
The components of the leg are maintained in the Components List, with
the component nearest the anchor at the top of the list and the one nearest
the fairlead at the bottom of the list. Components may be moved by
dragging them up or down the list, and the adjustable component is set by
right-clicking on the relevant item.
The details of a component are changed by either double clicking on an
existing component, or by adding a new component using the button on
the right.
Chapter 5 EDIT MENU
The Component Details screen shows the various properties of the

component, and allows it to be given a name. In addition, there is a
tickbox which allows the optional dynamic properties to be turned on or
off as required.
The Suggest button provides a mechanism for quickly creating leg

components based on predefined formulae for certain materials.
Simply select the component type and diameter to fill out the non
dynamic properties of the component.
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Gangway settings
The final step of the editor allows for gangway settings to be specified.
If there is a gangway, it is displayed on the main Field view page.
Warning and Alrm extension limits are shown superimposed on the
gangway. It is assumed that a field file is being used with a
pepresentation of a fixed platform in it.
GMOOR needs to know where to draw the gangway in relation to the
vessel.
Coords of gangway landing on the vessel - these are in vessel
coorinate
Coords of gangway landing on the platform - these are in global
coordinates, releative to the reference point.
Nominal length of gangway - this is the zero-extension length
Extension for warning and liftoff - relative to zero
Angles for range arcs - controls where the warning and alarm arcs are
drawn. Relative to the Vessel heading....
When all changes to the spread files are complete, press Finish to apply
the changes, or Cancel at any time to forget them.
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Move
This is a short cut to the Control Tab on the Edit, Interactive window.
It is possible to redefine the Target position and move the vessel to the
target position using the two commands in this menu.
To Target
Moves the vessel to the currently defined Target position. The mooring
line payouts are adjusted to move the vessel whilst maintaining the
current line tensions. This may not always be possible if the distance to
be moved is large and some alteration in tensions may be necessary.
If the target position is not reached on the first Move to Target command
retry a second time.
Change Target
Initially the Target position is the same as the Reference position given in
the Spread File. The Target position can be changed using this
command, which brings up a dialogue box. In this dialogue box the new
Target position can either be entered directly in UTM co-ordinates, or can
be calculated using the user defined units.
Zero
Payout Counters
After moving the vessel or adjusting mooring line payouts the amount of
adjustment is shown in the Change value in the Leg View. It is often
convenient to reset this value to zero prior to an analysis and this is
achieved by selecting this command.
Environment
This command will reset all environmental conditions (ie. Wind, wave
and current) to zero.
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Anchor Relay
The mooring spread can be altered interactively using the Relay Anchors
Menu. All anchors can be moved simultaneously to alter the vessel's
heading or position, or each anchor can be moved individually. This
menu is activated via the Edit Menu or by dragging and dropping a
selected anchor.
When this menu is selected a dialogue box appears showing the position
of the vessel and all the anchors currently deployed.
Moving the Vessel

If the vessel heading is to be altered or a global shift in position is
required then the new vessel location/heading is entered in the top half of
the dialogue box. Clicking on the Apply button will move the anchors
and keep the dialogue box on the screen. The OK button closes the
dialogue box and moves the anchors. The Cancel button closes the box
with no changes made.
The vessel and anchors can also be moved using the Relay Here
command which is activated by right clicking the mouse when the Field
View tab is active. The vessel Easting and Northing will be set to the
position of the mouse pointer when the right button is clicked.
Moving Individual Anchors

Each anchor can be moved individually in turn. The anchor positions can
be defined in several ways: range and bearing from fairlead, range and
bearing from Vessel Centre, Northing and Easting, or by Payout/Tension.
Drag and Drop

You can also move the Anchors by drag and drop with the left menu
button. Click near to the anchor to be moved and holding the left menu
button down, drag it to the required location and let go of the left mouse
button. The Relay dialog will appear and the proposed new anchor
location will be highlighted with a dotted line. You can accept the new
position using either OK or Apply.
The Relay Dialog is a modeless dialog, so you can now keep the dialog
open and carry on relaying anchors - either by editing the grid or by
dragging and dropping.
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Spread Editor
The spread editor allows changes to be made to the configuration of the
open spread file without affecting other run time settings, such as the
weather parameters.
These changes may optionally be written back to the spread file for future
use.
The spread editor takes the form of a wizard which guides the user
through five stages of configuration:
1
Supplying a working title for the spread file
2 Specifying other data files (vessel or custom vessel file; optional riser
file and optional field file)
3 General parameters (units of measurement; vessel position and water
depth)
4 Leg configuration
5 Gangway setings
It might also be useful to look through the documentation for the spread
file format .
In This Chapter
Supplying a working title..................................................37
Specifying other data files.................................................38
General parameters...........................................................39
Editing Leg Types ............................................................42
Leg configuration .............................................................40
Gangway settings .............................................................44
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Supplying a working title

The first stage of the spread editor wizard allows the user to specify a
working title for the spread file.
Chapter 6 Spread Editor
Specifying other data files

The spread editor's second step requires the user to enter the location of
the vessel file (VSL) or custom vessel file (CVF). Locations can also be
specified for the optional riser file and field file.
The box to the left of the location should be checked for any files which
should be included. Note that a vessel file or custom vessel file must be
specified, but only one may be checked for inclusion at any one time.
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General parameters
The third step of the spread editor configures the type of units used; the
position of the vessel, and the water levels.
Units may be specified in either metric (i.e. metres & tonnes) or imperial
measures (i.e. feet & kips).
The vessel position is given as an easting & northing in Universal
Transverse Mercator coordinates, and a heading in degrees clockwise
from True North.
Finally for this screen, the water depth, tide height and initial draft are
entered in either metres or feet, according to the unit setting above.
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Editing Leg Types

A spread file can contain a number of different leg types. A leg type is
unique in the components which comprise it - if several legs on the same
vessel are alike, only one leg type is required to serve all of them.
Each type created is given a number which is used on the leg
configuration screen alongside the required fairlead.
Within the leg type editor, the buttons New, Copy & Delete may be used
to create or remove types, while an existing type may be selected by its
number via the drop-down list.
For each type, a maximum length for the adjustable component may be
specified, and there is a buoyfix flag which, if set, indicates that the buoy
should be fixed to the water surface.
The components of the leg are maintained in the Components List, with
the component nearest the anchor at the top of the list and the one nearest
the fairlead at the bottom of the list. Components may be moved by
dragging them up or down the list, and the adjustable component is set by
right-clicking on the relevant item.
The details of a component are changed by either double clicking on an
existing component, or by adding a new component using the button on
the right.
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The Component Details screen shows the various properties of the

component, and allows it to be given a name. In addition, there is a
tickbox which allows the optional dynamic properties to be turned on or
off as required.
The Suggest button provides a mechanism for quickly creating leg

components based on predefined formulae for certain materials.
Simply select the component type and diameter to fill out the non
dynamic properties of the component.
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Leg configuration
The fourth step in the spread editor allows the legs to be configured.
The quickest way to create a configuration is to start with a predefined
arrangement by selecting an option from the list in the Mooring
Predefined Layouts box and clicking Apply.
The Defined Legs grid will display a row for each fairlead present on the
selected vessel file.
Each fairlead must be allocated a Leg Type or marked as unused in this
column. A leg type is identified by number, and must be defined before
use (see below).
A leg may be moved from one fairlead to another by double clicking its
fairlead number and entering the number of the fairlead it should move
to. If the destination fairlead already has a leg attached, it will be
swapped with the one being moved.
For each leg used, a range or payout must be entered which is relative to
the centre of the vessel or the fairlead according to the Leg Options
setting above.
Either a pretension value or adjustable length is specified, affecting only
the adjustable component on the leg.
The bearing of the leg is given either relative to north, if the Leg Options
are set to Centre of Vessel, else it is relative to the heading of the vessel.
Anchor depth is specified in metres or feet according to the unit settings,
and slope gives the gradient of the seabed beneath the anchor.
The status of the leg reflects whether it is not deployed (0), intact (1) or
broken (2).
The button in the bottom right, Edit Leg Types, allows the individual leg
types to be defined as required by the first grid column.
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Gangway settings
The final step of the editor allows for gangway settings to be specified.
If there is a gangway, it is displayed on the main Field view page.
Warning and Alrm extension limits are shown superimposed on the
gangway. It is assumed that a field file is being used with a
pepresentation of a fixed platform in it.
GMOOR needs to know where to draw the gangway in relation to the
vessel.
Coords of gangway landing on the vessel - these are in vessel
coorinate
Coords of gangway landing on the platform - these are in global
coordinates, releative to the reference point.
Nominal length of gangway - this is the zero-extension length
Extension for warning and liftoff - relative to zero
Angles for range arcs - controls where the warning and alarm arcs are
drawn. Relative to the Vessel heading....
When all changes to the spread files are complete, press Finish to apply
the changes, or Cancel at any time to forget them.
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Units & Analysis Settings

The Options selection from the Edit Menu gives the user the ability to
enter fixed defaults for Gmoor32 to run on. The options available are;
Units, Default Values, Beaufort and Batch.
In This Chapter
Units ................................................................................61
General ............................................................................62
Wind................................................................................62
Wave ...............................................................................64
Current ............................................................................65
Code ................................................................................67
Default Values .................................................................67
Simulation........................................................................67
Consequence ....................................................................68
Beaufort Scale..................................................................69
Units
This selection allows the user to enter information to define the units for
an analysis.
General, Wind, Wave, Current and Code options are available as tab
selections. All these values can be altered during an analysis. When
using a VSL file only the General tab is available.
Output reports from Gmoor32 will be generated using the units current at
the time of each Write Results command.
General
The user can enter the general information for Gmoor32 configuration in
this tab.
The OK button will save any changes made to the configuration and close
the window. Cancel will discard the changes and close the window.
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Directions
Choose the direction convention from True or Relative. True direction is
relative to North, whilst Relative is the direction relative to the current
vessel heading.
Payouts
Choose the unit of length for the Line Payout from metres and feet.
All Other Lengths

Choose the unit of length, from metres and feet, to be adopted throughout
the analysis except for Line Payouts (see above). UTM co-ordinates are
also not included in this selection (always in metres).
Forces
Choose the unit of Force from the options of Tonnes, kN and Kips.
Reference Grid
Enter a value for rotation from the True North in degrees.
Wind
The user can enter the Wind information for Gmoor32 configuration in
this tab.
Speed
Choose the unit of Speed from the options of m/s, knots and ft/s to be
used.
Averaging Period
The user can define the Averaging Period for the wind speed entered at
run time. The options are 1 hour, 10 min and 1 min mean. The wind
speed used to calculate the wind force acting on the vessel can have a
different averaging period from that input.
Chapter 7 Units & Analysis Settings
Force Calculations at 10m

The averaging period required for calculating the wind speed should be
chosen here from the options of 1 hour, 10 min and 1 min. The input
wind speed can have a different averaging period.
Gust Factors
This button will enable a new window, Gust Factors for Force
Calculations window.
The OK button will save the changes made and close the configuration
window. Cancel will discard the changes and close the window.
One Hour
The One Hour value is the default gust factor calculation and is set to 1.
Ten Minute
The user can enter here the gust factor value for Ten Minute averaging
period. The default is 1.045.
One Minute
The user can enter here the gust factor value for One Minute averaging
period. The default is 1.170.
Reference Height
The user can choose the reference height for wind loading from the
options of Standard 10m and Anemometer. Selection of Anemometer
will activate the Anemometer section.
Anemometer
For the Anemometer the user must enter information on the Units,
Reference Height and Power Law Exponent
Units
Choose from the options of metres and feet.
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Reference Height
Enter the Reference Height of the vessel's anemometer above sea level.
This value will be used to calculate the wind speed and loading at the
standard reference height of 10m. If this is empty the user will be
prompted to enter a value.
Power Law Exponent

Enter the Power Law Exponent for the location. This value will be used
to calculate the wind speed and loading at the standard reference height
of 10m. The default value is 0.12.
Wind Spectrum
The wind spectrum used in the calculation of second order motions can
be selected from a drop down list.
Spectra available are: None, API RP2A, Sletringen (NPD), Harris, and
Ochi & Shin. A selection of None will prevent the use of a wind
spectrum in the calculation of second order motions.
Wave
The user can enter the Wave units information for Gmoor32
configuration in this tab.
Period
Choose the type of wave Period from the options of Tp (Peak Period) and
Tz (Zero Crossing Period).
Spectrum
Choose the type of wave Spectrum from the options of PM (PiersonMoskowitz) and Jonswap.
Spreading
The user can choose to enable or disable wave Spreading with the On/Off
selections. When On is selected the Spreading value edit box is enabled.
Enter a numerical value n to correspond to the form of wave spreading
(cosn). The default value for n is 2.
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Duration
Enter the Duration of the storm to which the analysis is performed. This
value is used in the calculation of the wave spectrum details.
Current
OPTIONS MENU
The user can enter the Current information for Gmoor32 configuration in
this tab.
Data Entry
The user can choose between the data entry forms of Speed and Direction
or XY Speed Components. The choice made will be adopted throughout
the entry of current details.
Type
Choose between the options of Surface (current) and Current Profile.
The choice made here will affect the Current tab dialogue in the Edit,
Interactive menu, either Surface Current or Current Profile. The selection
of Surface will enable the Wind Induced section.
Wind Induced
The status of Wind Induced current is displayed, ON or OFF, along with
the View/Edit button enabled or disabled.
Speed
Choose between m/s, knots and ft/s for the current Speed units to be
adopted throughout the analysis.
Direction Convention
Choose between From and Towards for the Direction Convention for the
current to be adopted throughout the analysis.
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Depth Units
Choose between metres and feet for the Depth units to be adopted
throughout the analysis.
View/Edit
The View/Edit button enables a new window, Wind Induced Current,
where the user can enable or disable wind induced and also configure the
parameters involved.
Click OK to commit the changes and close the Wind Induced Current
window. To discard the changes made and close the window click
Cancel.
Status
Select On or Off to enable/disable the wind induced current. Off will
disable the configuration options within this window.
Proportion Of Mean Hourly Wind Speed

Enter the Proportion of the Mean Hourly Wind Speed that the wind
induced current is equal to.
Direction Relative To Wind

Enter a value for the wind induced current Direction Relative to the
Wind. Units are in degrees.
Mixing Layer Thickness

Enter the Mixing Layer Thickness using the user specified units.
Code
When run in the Batch Mode Gmoor32 will perform code checking to
API RP2SK or DnV POSMOOR rules. On the Code tab there is a drop
down list of the codes that can be applied. When a code is selected then
the applicable Safety Factors or the allowable percentage breakload are
displayed.
The method used to combine first and second order motions varies
between API RP2SK and POSMOOR. When a code is selected then the
correct formulation will be applied in both Interactive and Batch modes.
Reference should be made to the relevant codes for further details.
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Default Values
The user can enter the Default Values information for Simulation
(Transient) and Consequence in this tab.
The OK button will save any changes made and close the default value
configuration window. Cancel will discard any changes made and close
the window.
Simulation
The user can enter the Simulation default values information for
Gmoor32 configuration in this tab.
Simulation Period
The user can enter the simulation period for the transient analysis here, in
seconds. The default value is 200 seconds.
Time Step
The user can enter the time step for the analysis simulation here in
seconds. The default value is 1 seconds.
Consequence
NOTE
This is an additional facility and may not be available on your system.
Contact Global Maritime for further details.
The user can enter the Warning and Alarm Consequence default values
information for Gmoor32 configuration in this tab. These values will be
used upon start-up of the Consequence analysis section and can be
modified within this window for all Gmoor32 project files.
The OK button will save any changes made and close the Consequence
configuration window. Cancel will discard any changes made and close
the window.
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Line Tension
Enter the default Consequence Analysis values for Line Tension to be
used in Station Keeping. The units are user specified.
SlipJoint Stroke
Enter the default Consequence Analysis values for SlipJoint Stroke to be
used in Station Keeping. The units are user specified.
Upper FJ Angle
Enter the default Consequence Analysis values for the Upper FlexJoint
Angle to be used in Station Keeping. The units are in degrees.
Lower FJ Angle
Enter the default Consequence Analysis values for the Lower FlexJoint
Angle to be used in Station Keeping. The units are in degrees.
Offset
Enter the default Consequence Analysis values for the vessel offset from
wellhead/target location to be used in Station Keeping. The units are user
specified.
Beaufort Scale
The Beaufort selection gives the user a non-editable summary of the
Beaufort Numbers and their corresponding numerical values.
To close the window and continue using Gmoor32 click on the Close
button. The Gmoor32 main window will not be active until the Beaufort
Scale is closed.
Wind Description
The description of the Force number is displayed for the user.
Sea Height
The Sea Height corresponding to the Beaufort Number entered in the
Interactive section is displayed in metres.
Period
The Peak Period (Tp) corresponding to the Beaufort Number entered in
the Interactive section is displayed in seconds.
Wind Speed
The Wind Speed corresponding to the Beaufort Number entered in the
Interactive section is displayed in knots.
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VIEW MENU
In This Chapter
Status Bar ........................................................................71
Toolbars...........................................................................71
Settings ............................................................................72
Status Bar
This will enable or disable the Status Bar located at the bottom of the
window below the Summary tabs.
Toolbars
The Toolbars selection allows the user to enable or disable the toolbars of
Standard, Edit, View and Graph.
Standard
Contains Icons for the standard operations of File Open, Print, About and
Help.
Edit
Contains Icons for shortcuts to the Edit Menu such as the Interactive and
Units Options menus.
View
Contains Icons for Zoom In, Zoom Out, Wide Angle, Close Up, Rings
and Force + Motions Summary.
Graph
Contains Icons for Catenary Profile, Line Excursion, Vessel Excursion
and Point graphs.
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Field
The Field selection will turn on or off the field view i.e. toggle between a
nowhere field (no detail in background) and the chosen field file which
may have detail (flowlines, subsea structures, etc.).
If you cannot see you field layout ensure that this option is enabled.
Rings
This selection enables/disables the rings in the Field view. A dotted line
is given showing the vessel's offset (direction and distance of the target
position relative to the vessel's current position). Initially the offset is
normally close to zero.
Rings Current
This selection will update the rings centre to the current vessel position.
Zoom In & Zoom Out

These selections will zoom in or out in increments of 15 metres (or
equivalent feet).
Close Up & Wide Angle

These selections will toggle between close-up and wide angle views as
defined by the user.
Settings
The Settings command will enable the Settings Window where the user
can define the display of the Field View. Three Tab Dialogues are
available; Colour Settings and Ring Settings and Field View Options.
Click OK to keep the changes made and Cancel to discard them and close
the window.
Chapter 8 VIEW MENU
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Colour Settings
The user can modify the colour of the Field View display by clicking the
Change button next to the appropriate options. The options available to
the user to change are; Background, Rings, Plan, Mooring Lines Broken
& Intact and Text.
The change button will activate the standard Windows Colour Palette
where the user can select standard colours or define custom colours to the
palette.
Rings Settings
The user can enter the co-ordinates for the centre of the rings in UTM's
(metres). The default value is the Reference position. The present button
will set the centre of the rings to the current vessel co-ordinates as
displayed in the Easting & Northing Position Summary tab. The spacing
of the rings can be set manually by entering a value or by the increment
arrows to increase or decrease by 1 length unit .
The Show check box allows the user to turn the rings on or off. The user
can also enable or disable the rings from the Rings icon in the View
toolbar.
Field View Options

This tab contains two check boxes that allow the user to toggle on and off
the field view and the payout/tension text written on the field view.
Force Summary
This selection will enable a new window, Force and Motions Summary,
where the user is given a non-editable display of the current forces and
motions acting upon the vessel. The units are user specified. Only first
order motions are reported.
To close the Force and Motions Summary click on the X top right. The
window stays on top of all windows in Gmoor32 until it is closed by the
user or the interactive menu is opened.
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Guidance Menu
The guidance option is intended for use when there is a riser file
associated with the spread. It estimates the optimum position of the rig
based on :a Slipjoint Stroke
b Lower Flexjoint Angle
c Upper Flexjoint Angle
The optimum position is calculated for the current weather conditions. In
general there will be an boundary area of acceptable values riser paramers
and thgis area will be different fro each of the above parameters and
different when considering intact or damaged conditions (single line
failure, etc). This means that there is no single 'optimum' position and
what is considered 'optimum' depends on the importance attached to each
of the paramters.
The Guidance Option is only available in the full (GMOOR32D) version
of the program
In This Chapter
Guidance Limits ...............................................................76
Guidance Results Screen ..................................................77
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Guidance Limits
The limits for each of the parameters should be choses carefully and be as
relistic as possible in order for the results to be meaningful.
The first thing the user needs to do is set up the required riser limits using
the Guidance-Limits dialog
Enter the required maximum values for intact and consequence (any
single line or thruster failure)
To calculate the optimum positions, select the Guiadance-Process menu
option
Guidance Results
Chapter 9 Guidance Menu
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Guidance Results Screen

Once the user has selected the Guidance Limits for the Guidance he can
proceed to process the guidance. Thye following screen will then be
displayed
This screen shows the main results from the guidance calculation. This is
split into 5 sections
1
Limits
This section show the user selected limits for the slipjoint stroke,
upper and lower flexjoint angles
2 Present Values
This section shows the present values of mean vessel position and the
riser angles and slipjoint stroke in the intact condition and the worst
case values for a consequence analysis from the present position
3 Estimated Optimum
This section shows the estimated optimum position based on the user
selection of riser parameter and whether it should consider intact or
consequence anlaysis.
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4 New position calculation

The values of the riser parameters at the new position are shown in
section (5). In this section you select whether the new position will
be the optimum posiion calculated from (4) or will be a user entered
position. If it is a user entered position, the relevent poision entry
boxes will be available.
5 At New Position
The values of the riser parameters in the intact and consequence cases
are shown for the new position as selected in (4)
Chapter 9 Guidance Menu
The user can alter the limits or the basis for estimating the optimum
position whil this screen is displayed and the answeres will be shown
immediately.
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A graphical view of the optimum positions can be shown by selecting

'Plot Contours' . This shows the allowable area where the riser
parameters are within the selected limits in Green for each parameter and
in both intact and consequence cases.
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10
INTERACTIVE
This is the main gateway for entering Run details for analyses in the
Interactive mode. Details are entered in the selection tabs on the
following subjects; General, Weather, Current, Extra Force, Extra
Motion, Legs, Thrusters, Riser, Vessel, Control and Analysis. The user
can activate the Interactive windows from the Interactive icon on the Edit
toolbar.
If the analysis is being performed with a VSL file then the Weather and
Current Tabs will not appear and the tabs labelled Force and Motion
should be used.
OK will save any changes made by the user within the Interactive Mode
and run the analysis. The Interactive Mode window will be closed and
the Field, Head Up, Leg, Position and Motion Views will be updated with
the changes. No change is made to the Spread File (*.SPD). Cancel will
prompt the user to cancel any changes made and close the Interactive
mode window. The Forces button will display the Force & Motions
Summary window when a CVF is being used.
In This Chapter
General ............................................................................81
Weather ...........................................................................82
Current ............................................................................84
Force (Extra Force) ..........................................................87
Motion (Extra Motion) .....................................................88
Legs.................................................................................89
Thrusters..........................................................................91
Riser ................................................................................93
Vessel ..............................................................................95
Control.............................................................................96
Analysis ...........................................................................99
General
The user can enter the general information for the analysis in this tab.
Case Title
Enter the title for the analysis case. This will be printed at the top of each
page of the output file produced.
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Time Label
A time label for the run may be entered. Alternatively the user can click
the Now button to insert the present Date and Time taken from your PC's
clock.
Water Depth, Draft & Tide

The Water Depth, Draft & Tide are taken from the Spread File. The user
can replace the values of Draft and Tide from the Spread File by
manually altering their values. No changes are made to the Spread file
(*.SPD). Units are user specified.
Forces
This will display a window, Force and Motions Summary, that
summarises the forces and motions from the components of Wind, Sea,
Swell, Current, Extra, Riser and Thrusters. The forces are displayed in
the Gmoor32 co-ordinate system: STBD (Starboard), FWD (Forward),
Resultant, Direction (including convention) and Torque. The first order
motions, Significant and Maximum, are also displayed in the Gmoor32
co-ordinate system: Surge, Sway, Heave, Pitch, Roll and Yaw.
Weather
The user can enter the weather information, Beaufort, Wind and Wave,
for the analysis in this tab.
Beaufort
To run the analysis for a Beaufort Number (rather then enter individual
information for wind speed and wave height) check the Enable box to
disable Wind and Sea details (entered automatically by the Beaufort
Number) and enable the Force selection box and the Direction edit box.
The units and convention for direction are user specified.
Summary
The Summary button will display the summary information window for
the Beaufort Scale as described earlier.
Chapter 10 INTERACTIVE
Wind Speed
Enter the value of the Wind Speed. The elevation, time dependant mean
value and units are user specified (see Edit, Options - Units).
Wind Direction
Enter the direction of the wind. The convention and units are user
specified.
10m Mean Speed

Gmoor32 calculates the Mean Wind Speed, at an elevation of 10m, from
the Wind Speed entered by the user. The value displayed in this box is
that used by the program to calculate the wind force acting on the vessel.
The averaging period and units are user specified.
Sea & Swell Wave Height

Enter the height of the sea and swell components of the wave details.
Units are user specified.
Sea & Swell Period

Enter the period of the sea and swell components of the wave details.
The type of period and units are user specified.
Sea & Swell Direction

Enter the direction of the sea and swell components of the wave details.
The convention and units are user specified.
Wave Spectrum
The user specified Wave Spectrum is displayed here. This is altered in
the Edit, Options - Units menu.
Spreading
The user specified Wave Spreading option is displayed here. This is
altered in the Edit, Options - Units menu.
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Current
Interactive Menu
The user can enter the Current information for the analysis in this tab.
The form of current is chosen in the Edit, Options - Units menu where the
available options are Surface Current and Current Profile.
Surface Current
Speed
Enter the Average Surface Current speed. Units are user specified.
Direction
Enter the Current Direction. Units are user specified.
Current Option & Wind Induced Status

The user specified Current Option (Surface Current) and Wind Induced
Current Status are displayed here.
Speed, Direction and Convention

The user specified units of Current Speed, Current Direction and
Direction Convention are displayed here.
Resultant Current
This will display a window of the Resultant Current forces of Wind
Induced and Tidal. The forces are displayed as an East and North value,
and a Speed and Direction.
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Current Profile
The user must specify the current speed at the surface, if it is omitted it
will be set to zero. If no profile is specified or if the values do not cover
the whole water depth then the program will assume the current speed to
be constant (uniform) from the surface to the seabed. All values defined
below the seabed will not be entered or used in the analysis.
Gmoor32 calculates an average current speed from the current profile
entered and applies this at the centre of pressure of the hull. The centre
of pressure is taken as half the draft of the vessel.
If a current profile is selected then the wind induced current is switched
off.
Depth
The Depth for each current profile ordinate is displayed here. Units are
user specified.
Speed
The Speed for each current profile ordinate is displayed here. Units are
user specified.
Direction
The Direction for each current profile ordinate is displayed here. Units
are degrees using the user specified direction convention (to/from).
Insert
This button opens a new window to allow the user to create a new current
profile ordinate.
Enter the depth, speed and direction for the ordinate to be inserted. Click
OK to commit the changes made to the profile or Cancel to discard the
changes and close the Current Details window.
Modify
This button will allow the user to Modify an existing current profile
ordinate, to select click on the relevant depth value. If no ordinate has
been selected the user will be prompted to select a valid entry. It is
possible to modify an existing profile by double clicking on the depth
value.
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Delete
This button will allow the user to Delete an existing current profile. If no
profile has been selected the user will be prompted to select a valid entry.
Current Options & Wind Induced Status

The user specified Current Option (Current Profile) and Wind Induced
Current Status are displayed here. These can be altered using the Edit,
Options menu.
Speed, Direction, Convention & Depth

The user specified units of current Speed, True current Direction,
direction Convention and Depth are displayed here. These can be altered
using the Edit, Options menu.
Average Current
This will display a window of the average current speed produced by the
current profile. The average current speed is defined as the current speed
at the centre of pressure of the vessel's hull. The centre of pressure is
assumed to be at half draft. The current speed is displayed as an East
and North value, and also as Resultant and Direction. The current force
acting on the vessel is calculated based on the average current speed.
Force (Extra Force)

Interactive Menu
The user can enter an environmental force when a VSL file is used, or an
additional force when a CVF is being used.
Axis System
The user can choose between the options of Relative and True for the
Direction convention.
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Radial or Cartesian
The user can choose between the options of Radial or Cartesian. This
will change the options of extra force entry.
Radial
Cartesian
Force
Transverse
Direction
Longitudinal
Force & Direction

Enter the extra Force using the user specified units and the Direction in
degrees.
Longitudinal & Transverse

Enter the extra Transverse and Longitudinal force using the user specified
units.
Moment
Enter the Moment (a positive moment reduces heading) using the user
specified units.
Motion (Extra Motion)

Interactive Menu
The user can enter the First Order (Wave Frequency) Motion for the
analysis in this tab. If a CVF is being used the first order motions will be
calculated automatically. This tab can be used to enter an additional
motion if required, for example to investigate the effects of increased
motion in shallow water. The motion entered should be a maximum
value and where a significant value is required (eg in transient analyses)
the program will calculate a significant value based on the Sea Wave
Period.
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Axis System
The user can choose between the options of Relative and True for the
Direction convention.
Co-ordinates
The user can choose between the options of Radial or Cartesian. This
will change the options of extra 1st Order Motion entry.
Radial
Cartesian
Excursion
Sway
Direction
Surge
Excursion & Direction

Enter the extra Excursion using the user specified units and the Direction
in degrees.
Longitudinal & Transverse

Enter the extra Sway and Surge motions using the user specified units.
Yaw
Enter the Yaw motion in degrees.
Legs
The user can enter and modify the mooring Legs information for the
analysis in this tab.
Line
The mooring Leg numbers are displayed here as defined by the Spread
and Vessel files.
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Status
The Status of the mooring legs are displayed here. The status can be
Intact, Broken or Not Deployed.
Modify Line Status

To change the status of the mooring legs first select the required mooring
leg number to be changed and then click the modify button. If a mooring
line is not selected you will be asked to select a valid entry.
This menu can also be accessed directly from the Field View by double
clicking on the mooring line to be modified.
The following options are available to the user if the leg status is Intact;
No Change
Change Payout to
Change Payout by
Set Tension at Present Position to
Set Tension at Target Position to
Set Intact
Break
Not Deployed/Slack
If the line status is Broken or Not Deployed the options are reduced to;
No Change
Set Intact
Select the required option from the drop down menu and click OK to
commit the changes and close the Mooring Line Details window. Cancel
will discard any changes made and close the window.
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Payout & Tension

The Payout & Tension of the mooring lines are displayed here. Units are
user specified. If the "Show the initial Payout and Mean Tension for each
Mooring Line" is checked these fields will be activated.
Change
The change of status of the mooring lines is displayed here. The options
available are No Change, Change Payout to, Change Payout by, Set
Tension at Present Position to, Set Tension at Target Position to, Set
Intact, Break and Not Deployed/Slack. The Status of the mooring lines
are updated (returned to No Change) once an analysis has been performed
i.e. OK has been hit and the user re-enters the Interactive Mode section.
Value & Units

For user specified changes to tension and payout the Value and Units of
the change are displayed here. The values are cleared once an analysis
has been run.
Show the Initial Payout & Mean Tension

If this option is checked the Payout and Mean Tension is displayed for all
mooring legs. If the option is deselected these fields will not be present.
Units
The user specified units of payout and tension are displayed here.
Thrusters
The user can enter the thruster information for the analysis in this tab.
Mode
Only Mode available in this version of Gmoor32 is Manual Mode.
Automatic Mode is not available to the user.
Manual Mode
The user can choose the form of thruster control between Individual
control and Joystick control. Individual will control the thrusters
individually, and Joystick will control all the thrusters together.
Modify
The Modify button will change it's properties depending on the Manual
Mode chosen. If Individual is selected the button will be "Individual
Modify" and if Joystick is selected the button will be "Joystick Modify".
For Individual control the user will be asked to select a valid entry first.
For Joystick control an operational thruster will chosen. If no thrusters
are in operation the user will be asked to select one.
Individual Modify
Select OK to commit the changes made and close the Thruster Details
window, Cancel to discard and close.
Thruster Status
The user can select the chosen thruster to be Not Used or Intact. Intact
option enables the Individual Thruster and Azimuth control sections.
Thruster Percentage
Enter the Percentage Thrust for the Thruster or slide the bar to enter a
value. Thrust units are as a percentage and cannot be changed by the
user.
Thruster Azimuth
Select from Relative or True and enter the required Azimuth in the
enabled edit box.
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Joystick Modify
Thruster Status
Thruster Status is not available in Joystick Mode, all thrusters are in use.
Thruster Percentage
Enter the Percentage Thrust for the Thrusters or slide the bar to enter a
value. Thrust units are as a percentage and cannot be changed by the
user.
Thruster Azimuth
Select from Relative or True and enter the required Azimuth in the
enabled edit box.
Riser
The user can enter the riser information for the analysis in this tab.
Gmoor32 requires a Riser File (*.RSR) to be present in the same
directory as the Spread File and referenced in the Spread File. An
additional line must be entered in the Spread File after the *CVF
keyword.
e.g. for the riser file G32_RISE.RSR the relevant section of the Spread
File would be:
:
*CVF G32_EXAM
*RISER G32_RISE
:
If no Riser File is specified the Riser Tab Dialogue will not be available
to the user.
NOTE
The riser capability is not a standard feature of Gmoor32. If you require
this feature please contact Global Maritime.
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Connection
The user can choose between the following Connection status:-
Not Deployed
Hung Off
Connected
Top Tension
The Top Tension is taken from the Riser File, or can be manually entered
here by the user to replace the value from the riser file for this particular
run. No changes are made to the *.RSR file. Units are user specified.
Mud Weight
The Mud Weight is taken from the Riser File, or can be manually entered
here by the user to replace the value from the riser file for this particular
run. Units are lb per gallon.
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Vessel
This tab allows the user control over the setting of vessel damping.
Moored vessels have poorly damped resonant responses in surge, sway
and yaw at periods in the range 50 to 300 sec. These low frequency (LF)
modes are excited by unsteady wind and wave drift forces. The extent to
which these modes are excited depends critically on the damping. There
are the following contributions to the damping:1. Radiation damping.
2. Wave drift damping.
3. Viscous drag on the hull.
4. Viscous drag on the mooring lines
If Gmoor calculations of LF motions are not required, the user should

uncheck the Calculate Second Order Motion check box. On this tab in
v9.2, damping values are displayed in physical units, and not as percent
critical, which was the practice in previous versions.
There are radio buttons entitled Extra damping and Total Damping. If
the user selects Extra Damping, then Gmoor uses an iterative method to
calculate equivalent linear damping, which represents the viscous
damping on the hull, in the current flowing at the time. To do this, it uses
the current forces in the CVF, and it only uses the surge and sway
damping in the very first instance. The user may enter extra linear
damping, which is added to the afore mentioned Gmoor estimate. This
extra damping can represent mooring line and wave drift damping.
If the user selects the Total Damping radio button, then he must enter
linear damping coefficients in surge, sway and yaw beneath. In this case,
Gmoor simply uses these total linear damping coefficients, and bypasses
the iterative equivalent linear damping calculation.
The figures for Vessel Damping on this tab are those of the previous
equilibrium analysis. After setting any extra or total damping, the user
should run the equilibrium analysis, and then review the damping on the
Motion Screen, where the damping coefficients are displayed in both
physical units and as percent critical, along with the natural periods, etc.
Control
The Control tab is used to simulate the winches on the vessel. It is
possible to move the vessel to the Target Position, slacken leeward lines,
or perform full control of all lines to optimise line tensions.
Position.
Target (UTM)
The Target position is displayed in Universal Transverse Mercator units
(UTM metres) in a non-editable form. Initially the Target position is the
Reference position defined in the Spread File.
Redefine Target
The Redefine Target button will enable a new window, Position, where
the user is able to move the target location.
Reference
If changes have been made to the Target position they can be quickly
cancelled and the Target returned to the Reference position by clicking
the Reset to Reference button.
Move Rig to Target

If this option is enabled when the user exits the Edit, Interactive menu by
the OK button (commit changes) the rig will be moved to the Target
location.
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Redefine Target
Reference
The Easting and Northing UTM's of the Reference position are displayed
as UTM co-ordinates. These values are taken from the Spread File.
Units are UTM's (metres).
Current Target
The Easting and Northing UTM's are initially set to the Reference coordinates but can be manually replaced by the user. This method is not
recommended as the likelihood of user error is increased. A preferred
method of moving the target is through the Calculated Target option.
Units are UTM (metres) if the Current Target is entered directly. If the
Calculated Target option is used then units are user specified.
Calculated Target
When this option is selected the Calculate button is enabled and the
Easting and Northing UTM's are not available for the user to directly edit.
Riser Target
Not available in this version of Gmoor32.
OK will save the changes made and close the window. Cancel will
discard the changes and close the window.
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Calculate
This button will enable a new window, Relative X-Y Position Calculator,
where the user can calculate a new target location.
Relative To Reference/Target
Choose from the options Relative to Reference or Relative to Target for
the reference point to move relative from. For an initial set-up the
reference point will be the same as the Target Point.
Move East/North
Select Move East/North and enter the distances to move the Target East
and North from the reference point. For West and South enter the East
and North values with a negative prefix. Units are user specified.
Move Range/Bearing
Select Move Range/Bearing and enter the range and bearing to move the
Target from the reference point. The range is in the user specified units
and the bearing in degrees.
Calculated UTM
The new Target Location is displayed here. Units are in UTM's (metres).
OK will save the changes made and close the window. Cancel will
discard the changes and close. The Apply button is not activated until
changes have been made to any of the entries.
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Analysis
The user can select the form of Analysis to be run in this tab.
Equilibrium
Equilibrium analysis finds the equilibrium position of the vessel together
with the corresponding line tensions, under the action of the mean
environmental force. Mooring lines may be designated as intact or
broken to represent various failure cases. Associated with the basic
equilibrium analysis, GMOOR calculates both Wave Frequency (WF)
and Low Frequency (LF) motions, and if requested will perform line
dynamic analysis. The user has control of the various options through the
3 check boxes in the lower half of the page, as described below. There
are no options with respect to the WF motions: GMOOR simply
calculates significant and maximum amplitudes by frequency domain
methods.
Transient
Select Transient as the Analysis Method when a time domain transient
analysis is required. This selection will enable the Failure drop down
selection box.
Consequence Analysis
Selection of Consequence Analysis is a short cut Batch Analysis using
the present condition. The consequence analysis performs both static and
transient runs or all failures: anchor lines, thrusters and blackout.
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Failure
Only active for Transient analysis, the user is able to select which
component of the mooring system has failed. The options available are:Line 1 Break
Line 2 Break
..
Thruster 1 Fail
Thruster 2 Fail
..
BLACKOUT
Dynamic Analysis
If this box is checked, GMOOR will perform line dynamic analysis for all
deployed lines. The starting information for this analysis consists of
vessel offset (eg Mean + LFmax), and fairlead WF amplitude and period.
This information is set up according to whichever code check is being
applied. The actual analysis is the transfer matrix method in the
frequency domain, and the results are reported on the Leg Screen.
LF Frequency Domain
If this box is checked, GMOOR will perform a frequency domain
calculation of the LF motion, which takes less than a second. Please see
the Vessel Page for a discussion of the damping, which is crucial to the
results.
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LF Time Domain
Checking this box invokes a time domain analysis of LF motion, which
can take half a minute or more, depending on the speed of the computer
and the parameters set. The motivation for this analysis is to obtain a
better estimate of the LF motion than can be provided by the frequency
domain analysis, since this latter analysis is unable to disentangle the
coupling on the damping. The time domain has other benefits, for
example if the mooring force characteristics are significantly non-linear
over the range of the motion. The user can set the simulation duration on
the Wave Tab of Units and Analysis Settings. The simulation is started
with the vessel in its static equilibrium position, with the object of
minimising starting transients. GMOOR runs the simulation for the
specified duration, having first run for a 20 minute settling period. The
settling period is excluded from the time history from which the motion
statistics are evaluated. Note that the frequency and time domain check
boxes are not mutually exclusive. However if the time domain box has
been checked, it is the results of this analysis which are reported on the
Motions Screen, and used as the basis for the line dynamic analysis.
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BATCH MENU
The Batch pull down menu enables the user to run multiple analyses for
the chosen spread. The options available are New or Open.
The function of the Batch section is to run consequence analyses, with
each case giving results for intact, static single line failure and transient
failure cases. In one batch case all lines are broken in turn, and both
single and multiple thruster failures are analysed. For a typical 8 leg
spread with two thrusters operating a total of 23 cases will be analysed
for each environment.
For each Batch case an environment must be input together with other
details such as the vessel draft, tide height, line adjustments, etc. To run
an analysis for all eight cardinal directions, eight cases need to be defined
- one for each weather direction.
Running a forecast analysis from an email is specific to SKAAS on-board
systems.
In This Chapter
New .................................................................................103
Batch Control...................................................................104
New - Forecast Based.......................................................106
Open ................................................................................106
New
The New command allows definition of a new batch analysis file. The
user is given two options to choose between, User Defined or Forecast
Based.
User Defined
The user can define the exact form of the batch analysis to be run. A new
window, Batch Control, is enabled that allows the user to create the
analysis details. The first batch case will be based on the current
Interactive Case. If additional cases are added then these can either be
copied from the Interactive case or the Previous case.
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Batch Control
Running Batch Analyses
Enter a batch title for each batch session. A new batch session is created
each time the Run Button is selected. When viewing output from a batch
run each session is given a Batch ID number, which allows crossreferencing of results. Note that if a consequence analysis is run from the
Edit, Interactive menu then it will be treated as a batch session and will
be given a Batch ID number.
Enabled
Check boxes are available to the user to select and deselect any or all of
the cases within the Batch Control window. Only the cases checked
(selected) will run in the batch analysis. Click on the check box to select
and deselect.
Case Title & Time Label

The Case Title and Time Label are taken from the Batch Mode Case Title
& Time Label edit boxes (similar layout to Edit, Interactive menu) and
are automatically entered.
Enable All
This button will Enable All of the cases within the batch analysis to be
run. A shortcut method of enabling all the cases for a batch analysis that
has a large number of cases.
Disable All
This button will Disable All of the cases within the batch analysis to be
run. A shortcut method of disabling all the cases for a batch analysis that
has a large number of cases
Add
This will call up a new window, Batch Mode: New Case, where the
details for the analysis are entered as in the Interactive menu. The
functionality of this window is the same as the Interactive window.
Enter all the details for the environment, mooring lines, thrusters, riser,
vessel, control, etc, and click OK to enter the details into the batch file.
Cancel will discard any changes made and close the Batch Mode New
Case window. The forces button will display the Force + Motion
Summary window as described earlier in the manual.
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Use this option to define an analysis for all eight head, quarter and beam
conditions where the variables have been defined for the first direction.
By selecting the first defined index and clicking Add the new index will
adopt the properties of the selected index. The user can simply change
the details to suit the new direction.
Edit
The user can edit a batch mode analysis already created by first selecting
an Index (existing batch file case) and clicking the Edit button. The
Batch Mode window will be enabled allowing the user to edit the
previously entered details. Click OK to save the changes into the existing
batch file. Cancel will discard any changes made and close the file.
Make Interactive
It is sometimes useful to be able to check a batch case interactively and
this button can be used to copy the details from the selected Batch case
and paste them nto the current interactive case. Once the Make
Interactive button is pressed close the batch analysis menu and return the
selected batch case will now be available for further interactive analysis.
Run
To Run a Batch analysis with all the selected cases click the Run button.
Results are sent to the output text files and can be view using the
Print/Print Preview commands.
Save As
This button allows the user to save the Batch cases defined in a Batch
Input (BIF) File. This file can be used if the batch case has to be re-run,
or altered, at a later date. Note that BIF files created in an earlier version
of Gmoor32 may not work in the latest version.
Close
This will close the batch mode window without performing an analysis.
The user will be prompted to save any changes to the batch input file
opened or created.
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New - Forecast Based

The user can choose the batch analysis to be run from a forecast e-mail
message, *.MSG. A new window is enabled that allows the user to
choose and open a forecast e-mail message to create the analysis details.
Selecting an e-mail message to run a forecast based batch analysis will
open the Batch Control window as in the User Defined section but with
the cases to be run already defined as Indexes. To run the analysis no
editing is required to the cases simply click the Run button. The analysis
will be performed and the user can save the input and output results as
defined in the previous section.
The functionality is exactly the same as described previously with the
user able to enable/disable, edit (or view), promote and save as the batch
forecast. The average forecast will take between 10 and 20 minutes to
run depending on the speed of your PC.
Open
This selection will allow the user to Open an existing Batch File (*.BIF).
The file can be held locally or can be accessed from a network drive
using the standard windows commands.
The selected file will be used to open the Batch Mode window with the
case defined.
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GRAPHS MENU
In This Chapter
Vessel Excursion and Point graphs. ..................................107
Catenary Profile ...............................................................108
Line Load Excursion ........................................................109
Vessel Load Excursion .....................................................109
Point ................................................................................110
Save Graph As .................................................................110
Vessel Excursion and Point graphs.

When a graph has been displayed on screen using one of the following
commands it is possible to alter the scale, axes, colours, etc by using the
View, Settings menu.
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Catenary Profile
Selection of the Catenary Profile will enable a new window, Catenary
Profile Details, where the user can select which catenary is to be plotted.
Click OK to plot the selection or Cancel to close the window and return
to GMOOR main view.
The Catenary Profile is displayed in a new window which remains active
until closed. The user can switch back to the Main view by the Window
drop down menu, or can print the plot from File - Print.
Mooring Line Number

Select the mooring line number to be plotted from the selection box. All
intact lines defined in the Spread File are available to plot.
Tensions
Choose between the options of Present or User Defined to plot tensions
on the graph. The default number of plots produced by GMOOR is 5 and
will cover the normal working range of the line tension, these are noneditable to the user in Present mode.
Selection of User Defined will enable the further edit boxes where the
user can define the mooring line number and each line tension
individually. The default value for Gmoor32 is Present.
Number of Tensions (MAX 5)

Enter the number of tensions you wish to plot for the chosen mooring
line. The tensions will be plotted in chronological order.
Enter the tensions to be plotted in chronological order in the boxes
Tension 1 to Tension 5. Boxes with details entered outside the Number
of Tensions chosen will not be displayed.
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Line Load Excursion

Selection of the Line Load Excursion will enable a new window, Line
Load Excursion Curve Details, where the user can select the line of
interest.
to Gmoor32 main view.
The Line Load Excursion graph is displayed in a new window which
remains active until closed. The user can switch back to the Main view
by the Window drop down menu, or can print the plot from File - Print.
Vessel Load Excursion

Selection of the Vessel Load Excursion will enable a new window,
Vessel Load Excursion Curve Details, where the user can enter the
weather direction and lines of interest.
to the Gmoor32 main screen.
The Vessel Excursion is displayed in a new window which remains active
until closed. The user can switch back to the Main view by the Window
drop down menu, or can print the plot from File - Print.
Absolute Load Direction (to)

Enter the absolute direction for environmental load to act upon the vessel,
the default value is the vessel heading. The units are in degrees.
Maximum Load
Enter the maximum load to be applied to the vessel using the user
specified units.
Number of Tensions (MAX 5)

Enter the number of mooring lines to be plotted. The maximum is 5.
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Point
Selection of the Point graph will enable a new window, Height or Depth
of Point verses Tension, where the user can select which line is to be
plotted and how the plot is defined.
to the GMOOR main screen.
The Point Tension graph is displayed in a new window which remains
active until closed. The user can switch back to the Main view by the
Window drop down menu, or can print the plot from File - Print.
Mooring Line Number

Select the mooring line to be plotted from the selection box.
Minimum Tension
Enter the minimum tension for the mooring line to be plotted. The units
are user specified.
Maximum Tension
Enter the maximum tension for the mooring line to be plotted. The units
are user specified.
Reference Point
Choose from the selection box the reference point, Fairlead or Anchor,
for the tension point to be plotted against depth/height.
Distance from Fairlead/Anchor

Enter the distance from the reference point (fairlead or anchor)for the
point tension to be plotted using the user specified units.
Save Graph As
All graphs can be saved electronically as a Bitmap file using the Save
Graph As command from the Graphs drop down menu. The selection of
this command, when a graph is active, will activate a new window where
the user can browse and save the graph using the standard Windows
functions.
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Gmoor32 DATA FILES

The following sections describe the data files required for running
Gmoor32. A set of example data files is included with the program and
these files are described in detail.
In This Chapter
Introduction......................................................................112
The SPREAD (*.SPD) File...............................................115
Example SPREAD (*.SPD) File.......................................130
The VESSEL Files ...........................................................133
Example PLAN (*.PLN) File............................................139
The FIELD (*.FLD) File ..................................................141
Example FIELD (*.FLD) File...........................................145
The RISER (*.RSR) File..................................................148
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Introduction
Before Gmoor32 can be run details of the vessel, its mooring equipment,
the spread and the location at which it is operating must be available in
the form of data files. Four files are needed, one which defines the
spread arrangement, the SPREAD FILE, two which define the vessel
properties/geometry, the VESSEL FILE and PLAN FILE and one which
defines the field, the FIELD FILE. If a riser is present in the analysis a fifth
file must be included to define the properties/geometry of the riser, the
RISER FILE.
The first two of these files the Spread File and the Vessel File are
compulsory the rest are optional.
The first time user is advised to run the program initially using the sample
data files provided. If you are now about to use the program for the first
time with your own data then read the following sections carefully.
These describe the preparation of SPREAD, VESSEL, PLAN, FIELD and
RISER FILES respectively. This section introduces the terminology and
conventions used by Gmoor32 and outlines an example mooring problem
which is later described in detail. This problem is hypothetical and is
used to illustrate features of the program.
On a semi-submersible vessel the mooring lines lead from anchors
embedded in the seabed through pulley wheels to a tensioning device.
The pulley wheels are known as FAIRLEADS and the tensioners as
LIFTERS, WINDLASSES or WINCHES. The mooring lines may be
single component CHAIN, WIRE ROPE or even SYNTHETIC FIBRE
ROPE or a number of components of different types. Between each
component there may be a heavy weight (SINKER), a BUOY or just a
shackle.
If the dynamics of the mooring lines are neglected then the tension
depends only upon the line properties of WEIGHT PER UNIT LENGTH
and ELASTICITY, the LINE LENGTH and the distance from the anchor
to the fairlead.
The effects of the moorings on the vessel depend upon where the lines are
attached to the vessel, the directions of the lines and the tensions. The
directions of the lines are defined by the placing of the anchors ANCHOR PATTERN. In general a symmetric pattern is desirable.
The axis convention Gmoor32 uses for defining points on the vessel is
shown in Figure 2. It is a right handed convention with X positive to
Starboard, Y positive Forward and Z positive upward. The origin for the
vessel axis system is nominally the plan position of the centre of gravity
at the keel. You may normally assume that the centre of gravity is on the
centreline amidships. Minor deviations of the centre of gravity from the
assumed position will only affect transient analyses and then only by a
small amount.
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The convention for line component numbering is that the first component
is always at the anchor and the last component at the vessel.
Note that Gmoor32 data can be entered in either Metric or Imperial units
provided that consistency is maintained for the input units chosen within
a particular file. (i.e. all Metric or all Imperial). Conversion between
units is a built-in facility of the program. The output units are user
specified within Gmoor32.
Separate files may have different units e.g. the Spread File may be in
metric units whilst the Field File may be in Imperial units. In the Field
File some plans may be entered in Imperial units and others may be
entered in Metric units. The data preparation forms are explicit where
this option is available.
Entering and Checking Data Files

This is done using a text editor (eg NOTEPAD) or word processor, typing
in the data in the manner described later in this section. If a wordprocessor program is used then make sure you do not use it in a mode that
formats the text by including special characters. Always save as plain
ASCII files or Gmoor32 may reject the data.
Text Data
As mentioned in the preceding sections whenever text input is required either for filenames or descriptions - a maximum number of characters is
specified. If you enter less than this number then the remaining
characters are taken as spaces. Any extra characters above the limit will
be ignored and will not appear in the printout from the program run.
Take care when using special characters, in particular do not use the
double quote character " in a line of text, this can cause problems when
generating output.
Numerical Data
Numbers may be entered as INTEGERS (whole numbers e.g. 12)
DECIMALS (e.g. 7.322) or in EXPONENT format (e.g. 0.723E+1). The
total number of characters in the number must not be greater than 14
characters in length including the decimal point and any spaces preceding
the number.
Unless a data item is clearly an integer such as the number of lines or the
number of components it is strongly advised that the decimal point is
included e.g. 'X co-ordinate' write '47.0' rather than '47'.
Integer values should, of course, be written as integers, e.g. 'Number of
blocks' write '7'. If you enter it as 7.0 Gmoor32 will still read it correctly
however.
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Where more than one item of data is entered on a single line, a comma
must separate each item and the line must be terminated by pressing the
Return or Enter key. A comma should not follow the last item on a line.
There should always be a blank line at the end of all data files.
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The SPREAD (*.SPD) File

The Spread File contains all the data relating to the make up of the
mooring lines and the position of the vessel and anchors.
The file is the main data file for Gmoor32 and contains references to the
other data files used when running an analysis. The example file
G32_EXAM.SPD is described in detailed.
File Creation Details

Enter text up to a maximum of 40 characters to describe the overall
spread (contained in the data file). The number of characters including
intermediate spaces may be less than 40, but those in excess of 40 will be
ignored. For our example file we have entered:-
EXAMPLE SPREAD CVF

Custom Vessel Data File (*.CVF)
Enter the name of the Custom Vessel File to be used for the analysis.
The file name must be prefixed with *CVF and long file names are
supported. Gmoor32 will look for this file name with the extension
'.CVF' added. Do not enter the extension '.CVF'. In the example the
Custom Vessel File is called 'G32_EXAM.CVF' thus the entry is:-
*CVF G32_CUSTOM
At run time this file (G32_EXAM.CVF) must be in the same data
directory as the Spread File.
Global Maritime Ltd produces the Custom Vessel File (CVF) in-house as
a service. The file in a binary format cannot be created without
MAKECVF, an in-house utility, and is directly used by Gmoor32 to
define the force and motion characteristics of the vessel.
Vessel Data File (*.VSL)

As an alternative to the CVF a Vessel File (*.VSL) may be used. The
Vessel File does not contain environmental force and motion
characteristics. Consequently wind speeds, wave heights, etc, cannot be
entered and the environmental force acting on the vessel must be entered
explicitly.
If a Vessel File (G32_VESSEL.VSL) is to be used then the *CVF prefix
is not used and the entry is:-
G32_VESSEL
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See the example Spread File G32_VSL.SPD.
Field Data File (*.FLD)

Enter the name of the field data file to be used for the analysis. Gmoor32
will look for this file name with the extension '.FLD' . Do not enter the
extension '.FLD'. In the example the field file has been called
'G32_FIELD.FLD' thus the entry is:-
G32_FIELD
At run time this file (G32_FIELD.FLD) must be in the same data
directory as the Spread File. If you don't wish to use the field plotting
option enter *NONE in place of the field data file name.
Riser File (*.RSR)

Enter the name of the riser data file to be used for the analysis. The file
name must be prefixed with *RISER. Gmoor32 will look for this file
name with the extension '.RSR' added. Do not enter the extension '.RSR'.
For example the riser file may be called 'G32_Riser.RSR' thus the entry
is:-
*RISER G32_Riser
At run time this file (G32_Riser.RSR) must be in the same data
disc/directory as the Spread File.
If no riser is present this line may be omitted from the Spread File.
Units Options
Gmoor32 allows the choice of working in either METRIC or
IMPERIAL/USA units. METRIC units are METRES, TONNES and
SECONDS and are selected by entering 1. IMPERIAL/USA units are
FEET, KIPS and SECONDS and are selected by entering 2. Entering any
other number will result in the program rejecting the data file and giving
an error message.
The units chosen here will be the default units used for the analysis and
output. The user can specify the units to be used at run time using the
Options Menu of Gmoor32. In the example the units are METRIC so 1 is
entered as the default units.
Range/Bearing Option
Gmoor32 allows the anchor positions to be set relative to the centre of the
vessel or relative to individual fairleads. In both cases the vessel is
assumed to be at the reference position and heading. Thus the two
options are from the REFERENCE (TRUE) and RELATIVE To
FAIRLEAD.
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The REFERENCE POSITION option is selected by entering 1. For this

option the RANGE is the distance of the anchor from the REFERENCE
POSITION of the vessel. The BEARING of the anchor is the angle
relative to TRUE NORTH (in degrees) of a line drawn from the
REFERENCE POSITION to the anchor. Note that as with all bearings
the angle is positive clockwise.
The FAIRLEAD option is selected by entering 2. This option requires
the RANGE to be specified from the FAIRLEAD and the BEARING of
the line to be relative to the initial heading of the vessel. In the example
the option is set to 2 so the range and bearing of the anchors is relative to
the fairleads.
Reference Position
Enter the desired REFERENCE POSITION and HEADING of the vessel.
The HEADING is measured clockwise from TRUE NORTH. The
VESSEL ORIGIN is taken to be the position of the vessel CG and for
most vessels it can be assumed to be on the centreline amidships. In this
case the vessel is at co-ordinates 100 East and 0 North and on a heading
of 0 degrees thus the required entry is
100.0, 0.00, 0.00

The Reference Position and Target Position are the same initially but the
Target Position may be altered at run time if required.
Water Depth At Vessel

This line contains the water depth at the initial position of the vessel.
Optionally, this value of water depth may be preceded by the keyword
*SLOPE. In the absence of this keyword, the seabed slopes at the
anchors are calculated from the differences between the depths at the
anchors and the vessel. If this keyword is present, seabed slope and line
status are read from the spread file at the same time as the ranges,
bearings and depths at the anchors. For the details of this, please see the
subsection below on seabed slope.
It is usual to reference the depth to LAT (Lowest Astronomical Tide)
although any other suitable datum may be used if preferred. In the
example a water depth of 1000.0 metres is used. At run time the water
depth at the vessel will always be taken as this value plus the tide height
irrespective of where the vessel may be moved.
Initial Tide Height
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Tide height must be entered using the same reference datum as that used
for water depth. The height may be varied at run time to examine the
behaviour of the moorings for example at High Water or Low Water or
any intermediate tidal elevation. In the example we define an initial tide
height of zero - enter 0. Note that the effects of tide height are only
significant if it is an appreciable percentage of the water depth - more
strictly the difference in elevation between the fairlead and the anchor
(not applicable in this example).
Vessel Draft
The draft of the vessel is usually measured from the keel (underside of
pontoons) and does not normally include appendages such as thrusters.
The value entered here should lie within the range of vessel drafts
specified in the Vessel File i.e. the draft should be greater than or equal to
DRAFT NO. 1 (usually the survival draft) and less than or equal to
DRAFT NO. 3 (usually the operating draft). It is normal practice to set
the initial vessel draft to the survival value. If the value entered is outside
the limits in the vessel file the closest limit value will be used by the
program. In this example an initial draft of 19.81 metres is entered.
N.B. Under-keel clearance may be a matter to be considered separate to
the Gmoor32 program. Gmoor32 makes no check on clearance after
input but the program will halt and give an error message if at any time a
fairlead is below the seabed at the vessel.
Number Of Mooring Legs

Enter the number of mooring legs (lines) in the spread. Up to 20 legs are
permitted in the standard version of the program and normal practice is to
number clockwise from the forward starboard leg, although any suitable
designation may be used. The numbering convention used in Custom
Vessel Files is defined in the validation report for the vessel. In the
example there are 8 mooring lines as shown.
Number Of Leg Types

Each mooring leg can have a different configuration of line components e.g. different sizes, materials, buoys or sinkers. More often than not all
legs are identical. The details of the configuration are entered later - the
number of different configurations (TYPES) which will be specified is
entered here. In the example we have used two leg types thus we enter 2.
The maximum number of leg types permitted is 20.
Leg Number
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The LEG NUMBER tells Gmoor32 to which fairlead the anchor is

connected. The numbering system is the same as used in specifying the
fairlead co-ordinates in the Vessel File i.e. the program will attach
mooring leg 1 (defined here in the Spread File) to the fairlead 1 (defined
in the Vessel File) and so on. It is not necessary to deploy every line on
the vessel - if a winch isn't used just omit that leg number from the list of
anchor positions. Note that the leg numbers must be defined in ascending
order or Gmoor32 will give a 'sequence error' message.
Type Number
As described above each mooring leg can have a different composition or
TYPE. In the example spread provided two leg types are defined so
either 1 or 2 can be entered.
Anchor Range, Bearing

The position of the anchor is specified by the RANGE (distance) and
BEARING in degrees. If the anchor range is entered as a negative
number then Gmoor32 will assume that the line payout and pretension
define the range of the anchor. The anchor will be positioned so that the
payout is equal to the value entered for the range (ignoring the - sign) at
the required pretension. The pretension must be specified as defined
under PAYOUT/PRETENSION below.
Leg one has -2275.0 entered for the range and therefore the line payout
will be set at 2275m and the range will be calculated by Gmoor32. The
bearing is entered as 22.5 for the first leg and the others follow at 45
degree increments.
Water Depth At Anchor

Enter the water depth at the anchor position referenced to the same datum
as used previously for water depth at the vessel. Since there is no seabed
slope in the example this is the same as the water depth at the vessel.
1000.0 is entered for all water depths at the anchors.
Sea Bed Slope Option
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If the keyword *SLOPE has been entered on the line of data containing the
depth at the vessel (see above), then seabed slope and line status should
be entered here. The value of slope in degrees should be entered, with a
positive value indicating a rise towards the vessel. The line status is an
integer in the range 1 to 14. The motivation for setting statuses other than
intact at the start of a run is to represent umbilicals between the vessel
and a platform, which remain fixed in payout despite any moves or
changes in environmental force. Status 14 (FIXD will appear on screens
and printout representing FIXED) has been introduced, which if set,
guarantees that Gmoor32 does not change the payout of these lines during
moves. For an umbilical free hanging from an attachment point on the
platform which is above the water line, set the water depth at the anchor
to minus the height of the attachment point above the water, and set the
seabed slope to -89.9 deg. For genuine mooring lines, set the status to 1.
Type Number
Type Number defines each mooring leg type by the arrangement and
properties of each line component. For each type cited in the
arrangement the relevant type details must be given. The total number of
types defined thus must equal the NUMBER OF LEG TYPES entered.
You must start with TYPE number 1 and enter the details for each type
sequentially. No type numbers may be skipped.
Number Of Components
Each line can comprise a number of different component cables. For
example a vessel may have wire rope at the winches and a length of chain
at the anchors. The maximum number of components permissible in the
standard version of the program is 10. In practice it is unusual to use
more than 3 components.
Anchors, sinkers and buoys are not included in the number of
components. A typical 3 component line might consist of ground chain,
wire, and chain at the winches. At the connection between each
component Gmoor32 allows a buoy or sinker to be inserted as defined
below. In the example each leg of the moorings has two components so
the value 2 is entered.
On the same line of data after the number of components, the keyword
*BUOYFIX may optionally appear. The presence or absence of this
keyword determines how Gmoor32 handles any buoys in the leg, as
described in the section below on waterplane area.
Adjustable Component
The components are numbered from 1 starting at the anchor. Normally
the last component is specified as adjustable corresponding to the line
from on-board winches but if, for example, there are tensioning barges it
could be an intermediate one. One, and only one, of the components
must be specified as adjustable in every leg of the mooring. In the
example there are two components so the adjustable component is 2 as
shown.
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Total Length Adjustable

Enter the total length of line available for the adjustable component. This
will normally be the length of line available onboard before setting
anchors - the wire on the winch drum or the amount of chain in the
lockers. If any pre-layed lines are not defined as separate components
then their length should be included in the total. This line length is used
to check that any payout adjustments made are within that available. If
an attempt is made to exceed the line length available the program will
warn you and use the maximum. In the first example the vessel has a
total wire capacity of 5000m so the entry here is 5000.0.
Description
This is used to describe the component and is for subsequent easy
identification and checking of the spread file. The maximum number of
characters permissible, including spaces, is 20. Any characters in excess
of 20 will be ignored. It is recommended that you use this description to
indicate the size and type of each component. In the example the
mooring lines are made up of two components, the first 4.5inch Oil Rig
Quality chain and the second is 3.5inch wire. The entries are:4.5inch ORQ Chain
-(1st component)
3.5inch (89mm) Wire
-(2nd component)
Payout Or Pretension
The length of each component should be entered here. Do not forget that
the units must be as specified by the UNITS OPTION. For the SINGLE
ADJUSTABLE COMPONENT you may optionally enter the required
initial pretension preceded by a minus sign. Pretension cannot be set for
other components that are not adjustable. Note that the program will not
allow a component to become less than 1 unit long. If you attempt to set
a total payout which would result in the component becoming shorter
than 1 unit the program will warn you and set the adjustable component
length to 1 unit.
Similarly if the payout or pretension requested would result in the
adjustable line length exceeding the maximum length available the
program will warn you and use the maximum.
Since the example suggests setting the pretension (under no external
loads) at approximately 20% of the breaking load the entries here are:500
(1st component - payout)
-90.0
(2nd component - pretension)
Line Weight Per Unit Length
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Enter the appropriate weight per unit length of the component. Unless
the line is to shore it will be submerged and the submerged weight must
be used. For steel chain in sea water (of density 1.025 t/m3) the
submerged weight can be found by multiplying the weight in air by 0.87.
For wire values of this factor range from 0.87 downwards, commonly
0.84-0.81 is used to allow for lubricant within the wire bundles. The
weight in air can be obtained from manufacturer's catalogues and some
useful values are given in Tables 1 and 2.
From Tables 1 and 2 the submerged weight of 4.5inch chain is found to
be 0.247 tonnes per metre and 89mm wire is 0.0288 tonnes per metre.
The values used in the example are specific to the actual chain, 0.259, and
wire, 0.028, aboard the vessel.
Breaking Load
Enter the breaking load for the component. This will normally be the
MINIMUM BREAKING LOAD given in the catalogue. It may be that
lower values apply if the lines are old or have been down-rated by a
classification or certification society in which case these lower values
apply. Table 1 gives the value of chain at 975 tonnes (933.5 tonnes used)
and Table 2 gives the value of wire at 518 tonnes (503.4 tonnes used).
Table 1 Chain Properties
Diameter
(mm)
Dry Weight
(t/m)
Immersed
Weight (t/m)
Elasticity
EA (t)
Breaking Load (tonnes)
Grade
2
Grade
3
ORQ
NVK
4
73
0.117
0.101
47800
284
406
437
568
76
0.126
0.110
51800
306
438
471
612
78
0.133
0.116
54600
321
459
494
642
81
0.144
0.125
58800
344
492
529
688
84
0.155
0.134
63300
367
526
566
735
87
0.166
0.144
67900
392
560
603
783
90
0.177
0.154
72600
416
596
641
833
92
0.185
0.161
75900
433
620
667
866
95
0.198
0.172
80900
459
656
707
918
97
0.206
0.179
84400
476
681
733
952
100
0.219
0.190
89700
503
719
774
1006
102
0.228
0.198
93300
521
745
802
1041
105
0.241
0.210
98900
548
784
844
1096
107
0.251
0.218
102700
567
811
873
1133
111
0.270
0.235
110500
604
865
931
1209
114
0.285
0.247
116500
633
906
975
1266
Dry Weight
(t/m)
Immersed
Weight (t/m)
Elasticity
EA (t)
Breaking Load (tonnes)
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0.300
0.261
122700
662
947
1020
1324
120
0.315
0.274
129100
692
990
1065
1384
Diameter
(mm)
Table 2 Wire Rope Properties

Wire Size
(mm)
Dry Weight
(t/m)
Immersed
Weight (t/m)
Breaking Load
(tonnes)
ELASTICITY EA (t)
British
Ropes
NMD new
NMD old
51
0.0110
0.0092
12300
14600
20400
180
54
0.0123
0.0104
13700
16300
22900
200
58
0.0142
0.0120
15900
18900
26400
224
60
0.0152
0.0128
17000
20200
28200
249
64
0.0173
0.0146
19300
23000
32100
274
67
0.0190
0.0159
21200
25200
35200
299
71
0.0213
0.0179
23800
28200
39600
333
74
0.0232
0.0195
25800
30700
43000
361
77
0.0251
0.0211
27900
33200
46500
389
80
0.0271
0.0227
30200
35900
50200
417
83
0.0291
0.0245
32500
38600
54100
447
87
0.0320
0.0269
35700
42400
59400
487
90
0.0343
0.0288
38200
45400
63600
518
96
0.0390
0.0327
43400
51600
72300
585
102
0.0440
0.0370
49000
58300
81600
665
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Line Friction Coefficient

Enter the coefficient of friction between the line component and the
seabed. This depends on both the line (chain or wire) and the seabed
composition. The following guidance on friction coefficients is given in
API RP2SK:
Start
Slide
Chain
1.0
0.7
Wire
0.6
0.25
The NORWEGIAN MARITIME DIRECTORATE recommends a value

of 1.0 for all seabed conditions as has been entered for the first
component. 0.6 has been entered for the second component.
Density
This is required for dynamic analysis only and may be omitted for quasistatic analyses.
Enter the density of the line component material (for steel wire and chain
this is 7.85 t/m^3). Units are t/m^3 or kips/ft^3.
Nominal Diameter
Enter the nominal diameter of the line component. Units are metres or
feet. The nominal diameter is used to calculate the drag forces acting on
the line component when combined with the drag coefficient.
Drag Coefficient, Cd
Enter the drag coefficient for the line component. Recommended values
for the drag coefficient can be found in API RP2SK or POSMOOR. API
RP2SK recommends Cd of 1.2 for wire and 2.4 for chain based on the
nominal diameter. POSMOOR (Jan 1996) gives values of 1.8 for wire
and 2.6 for chain, without marine growth, and based on nominal
diameter.
Added Mass Coefficient, Cm

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Enter the added mass coefficient for the line component. The total
hydrodynamic mass is calculated based on the formula Mtotal = M (1 +
Cm). The value entered will therefore normally be 1.0.
Number of Segments
The dynamic analysis routine models the mooring line using the lumped
mass method. This method splits the mooring line into a number of
discrete segments, each with an associated mass and stiffness. The
accuracy of the solution depends on the number segments used. For
guidance 20 to 30 segments should be adequate for most common
mooring line arrangements.
Elastic Coefficients Of Component

Normally line elasticity can be assumed to be linear, i.e. the component
stretch is directly proportional to the tension. Gmoor32 requires the
stiffness of each component to be specified. The stiffness is simply the
product of the CROSS SECTIONAL AREA (A) of the component and
the EFFECTIVE ELASTIC MODULUS (E) of the line material.
NMD recommend that:For STEEL WIRE ROPE
E = 9.8 x 1010 N/m2
(N.B. a lower value of 7.0 x 1010 N/m2 is allowed for new wire)
For CHAIN
E = 5.6 x 1010 N/m2
Since sizes are usually given in mm or inches the following equivalent

formulae may be useful and have been used in making up Tables 1 and 2.
When the nominal diameter (d) is in millimetres
NEW WIRE ROPE
EA = 5.604 d2 Tonnes
NORMAL WIRE ROPE
EA = 7.846 d2 Tonnes
CHAIN EA = 8.967 d2 Tonnes

When the nominal diameter (d) is in inches
NEW WIRE ROPE
EA = 7970 d2 kips
NORMAL WIRE ROPE
EA = 11160 d2 kips
CHAIN EA = 12760 d2 kips

For wire rope and chain the elasticity should be assumed to be constant
and thus the second and third coefficients set at zero.
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The purpose of the second and third coefficients is to enable accurate

analysis with component materials having non-linear characteristics.
Synthetic ropes become stiffer at high tensions and this has a marked
effect on the mooring system. Gmoor32 allows this behaviour to be
modelled by assuming that the component elasticity is given by the
formula:EA = EA1 + EA2xT + EA3xT2
As mentioned above, constant elasticity is obtained simply by setting the
coefficients EA2 and EA3 to zero. The value of the coefficients for a
non-linear elastic material can be found by fitting a polynomial to the
material load-extension curve. However, because of hysteresis effects it
is often be sufficiently accurate to enter an equivalent linear elasticity
over the range of tensions of most interest.
From the above for 114mm chain and 89mm wire we find:EA
= 8.967 x 902 = 116535 tonnes (116500 tonnes used)
EA
= 7.846 x 892 = 62148 tonnes
(62100 tonnes used)
Sinker Weight (Buoy Net Buoyancy)

At the SEAWARD end of each component Gmoor32 allows the inclusion
of a SINKER or, with certain restrictions, a BUOY. The SINKER may
be just a shackle, whose weight is negligibly different from the line
weight, in which case zero may be entered here. Alternatively it may be
a CLUMP WEIGHT or an ANCHOR whose weight and holding power is
substantial. Thus enter the SUBMERGED WEIGHT in the appropriate
units. Gmoor32 accounts for the HOLDING POWER (FRICTION) of
SINKERS by reducing the tension in components seaward of the sinker
which also affects line stretch. It does not matter if you do not specify an
anchor for the first component since Gmoor32 does not check holding
power - it is assumed that the ANCHORS DO NOT DRAG.
A BUOY may be placed at the seaward end of a component if the
component is connected to the fairlead or if there is another buoy at the
other end (towards the vessel) of the component (no sinker is permitted
on components between a buoy and the fairlead.). At present there are
restrictions on the length of each component to which a buoy is fitted.
Since Gmoor32 does not check for intermediate grounding, the length is
limited to twice the water depth at the vessel. If you try to go above this
value the program will give an error message and set the maximum
allowable value. The size of the BUOY is defined by its NET
BUOYANCY when fully submerged. This must account for the selfweight of the buoy in air and the submerged weight of any pennant
connecting it to the shackle between adjacent components. A BUOY is
treated as a sinker of negative weight. The net buoyancy entered must be
preceded by a minus sign to inform the program that this is a buoy.
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In the example there are two leg types each with two components. The
first leg type has only a shackle joining the first (chain) and second (wire)
components. The values entered are 0.0 for the shackle and the anchor
can also be entered as 0.0, as it really doesn't matter what value is entered
although it may be used in future releases of the program.
The second leg type has a buoy between the chain and wire components.
The value entered for the buoyancy is -20.0.
Sinker Friction (Mean Waterplane Area)

For a SINKER (clump weight) enter the coefficient of friction between the
sinker and the seabed. For an anchor this is the holding power and is
generally greater than 1. Typical holding powers range from 2 with
primitive anchors in poor soils to over 20 for modern anchors in good
holding ground. 10 is often assumed to be a reasonable estimate. With a
single component line the value is at present irrelevant since there are no
checks on holding power. As in the case of anchor weight we suggest,
however, that you get in the habit of defining a reasonable value. In our
example the value was set to 0.0 for the first component.
For a BUOY enter the mean waterplane area as illustrated in Appendix 1.
In the absence of keyword *BUOYFIX, Gmoor32 will calculate an
effective freeboard for the buoy assuming a constant waterplane area and
will calculate the required draft every time the line tension alters. For
tensioning barges or similar very large buoys there can be numerical
problems in finding a solution - the heave stiffness of the barge is
disproportionately greater than that of the catenaries. For these
situations, include the keyword *BUOYFIX, and Gmoor32 will assume
that the buoy is fixed in draft at the surface, regardless of the values
entered for buoyancy and waterplane area. Note that this option is only
available where there are 2 components, multiple components from the
tensioning barge are not permitted. In our example a buoy is present in
leg type 2 and a value for the second component is set to 5.0. (5 square
metres)
Effective Buoy Pennant Length

If a SINKER is fitted this entry is irrelevant and it is recommended that
you enter a zero. If a BUOY is fitted then enter the EFFECTIVE
PENNANT LENGTH. This is defined as the distance from SWL (Still
Water Level) to the component shackle with the BUOY FLOATING
FREELY AND PENNANT ATTACHED. This means the buoy is taking
its own weight and that of the pennant but is NOT CONNECTED TO
THE MOORING LINE ITSELF.
In the example the buoy is fixed directly to the joining shackle and
therefore the value entered is 0.0.
Density
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Enter the density of the sinker/buoy. Units are tonnes/m^3 or kips/ft^3.
Projected Area
Enter the projected area of the sinker/buoy. Units are m^2 or ft^2.
Drag Coefficient, Cd
Enter the drag coefficient for the sinker/buoy.
Added Mass Coefficient, Cm

Enter the added mass coefficient for the sinker/buoy. The total
hydrodynamic mass is calculated based on the formula Mtotal = M (1 +
Cm).
Separate Leg Files

Alternatively spread files may reference leg data held in separate files
with a .LEG filename extension. The special keyword *LEG may then
be used in the spread file to assign a leg type having the properties
defined in a named .LEG file. The syntax is:-
*LEG n filename
where:
n
filename
Type Number (integer)

=
name of file with the leg details (*.LEG)
The data in the *.LEG file should be in the same format as would be
given in the .SPD file, with the addition of two header lines. The first
line containing a descriptive title (up to 40 characters), and the second
line giving the units flag for the data (1 for metric or 2 for imperial). An
example file (LEGTYPE3.LEG) is listed below. Note that the Type
Number given in the data (item 1 line 3) will be overridden by the Type
Number specified with the *LEG keyword in the spread file.
Two part line with BUOY
1
3, 2
2, 2000.0
76mm ORQ Chain
1500.0, 0.112, 471.0, 1.0
51800.0, 0.0, 0.0
15.0, 10.0, 0.0
77mm Wire Rope
100.0, 0.0216, 390.0, 0.2
33200.0, 0.0, 0.0
-70.0, 10.0, 50.0
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Example SPREAD (*.SPD) File

/* THIS IS A COMMENT LINE */
/* Note that comments are commenced with / and * and ended with * and
/ -Note also that they can extend over several lines - blank lines are also
ignored and can therefore be used to clarify file layout */
EXAMPLE SPREAD FILE /* Title must be non-blank */
*CVF G32_EXAM
/* CVF File */
*RISER CVB1
/* Riser File (optional) */
G32_EXAM
/* Field File */
/* Metric units */
/* Range bearing option - from Fairlead */
100.00, 0.00, 0.0

*/
/* Target position XTARG, YTARG, THTARG
1000.0 /* Water Depth at Vessel */

0.0
/* Tide height */
19.81
/* Initial Draft */
/* Number of Legs */
/* Number of Leg Types */
1, 1, -2275.0, 22.5, 1000.0

at Anchor */
/* Leg No, Type, Range, Bearing, Depth
2, 2, -2275.0, 67.5, 1000.0

3, 2, -2275.0, 112.5, 1000.0
4, 1, -2275.0, 157.5, 1000.0
5, 1, -2275.0, 202.5, 1000.0
6, 2, -2275.0, 247.5, 1000.0
7, 2, -2275.0, 292.5, 1000.0
8, 1, -2275.0, 337.5, 1000.0
1, 2
/* Type Number, Number of Components */
2, 5000.0
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/* Adjustable Component, Total Length */
4.5inch API ORQ Chain /* Description - Component 1 */

500.0, 0.259, 933.5, 1.0
Break Load, Friction,
, 7.85, 0.114, 2.4, 1.0, 20 /* Payout, Weight,
Density, Diameter, Cd, Cm, Segments */

116500.0, 0.0, 0.0
0.0, 0.0, 0.0
/* EA, Quadratic, Cubic */
/* Sinker Weight, Sinker Friction, Not Used */
3.5inch (89mm) Wire
/* Description - Component 2 */
-90.0, 0.028, 503, 0.6, 7.85, 0.089, 1.2, 1.0, 20

/* Pretension, Weight,

62100.0, 0.0, 0.0
0.0, 0.0, 0.0
/* Sinker Added to this Leg Type */

2, 2
/* Type Number, Number of Components */
2, 5000.0
/* Adjustable Component, Total Length */
4.5inch API ORQ Chain /* Description - Component 1 */

500.0, 0.259, 933.5, 1.0, 7.85, 0.114, 2.4, 1.0, 20
/* Payout, Weight,

116500.0, 0.0, 0.0
0.0, 0.0, 0.0
3.5inch (89mm) Wire
/* Description - Component 2 */
-90.0, 0.028, 503, 0.6, 7.85, 0.089, 1.2, 1.0, 20

/* Pretension, Weight,

62100.0, 0.0, 0.0
20.0, 10.0, 0.0, 2.4, 5.75, 2.0, 1.0
/* Weight, Friction, Pennant Length,
Density, Projected Area, Cd, Cm */
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The VESSEL Files

The CUSTOM VESSEL FILE is in a binary format and is created using
the utility program MAKECVF. A CVF can either be produced as a
service by Global Maritime or MAKECVF can be purchased. The CVF
contains all the force, motion and geometric characteristics of the vessel
and allows the user to enter weather conditions into Gmoor32 rather than
environmemtal forces.
As an alternative to the CVF a Vessel File (*.VSL) may be used. The
Vessel file does not contain environmental force and motion
characteristics. Consequently wind speeds, wave heights, etc, cannot be
entered and the environmental force acting on the vessel must be entered
explicitly.
A significant portion of the Vessel File and the Custom Vessel File are
similar and the following sections describe the information held within
the Vessel File. For more information on MAKECVF please contact
Global Maritime.
Vessel Name
The name of the vessel to which the data relates.
File Units
The units option for the data in the VESSEL FILE either METRIC (1) or
IMPERIAL/USA (2). The data in the file will be converted automatically
to the units nominated in the SPREAD FILE (*.SPD) and can be changed
at run time be the user within Gmoor32.
Number Of Mooring Winches

The number of mooring legs (fairleads/winches) fitted to the vessel. Up
to 20 legs/winches are permitted in the standard version of the program
and normal practice is to number clockwise from forward starboard
although any suitable designation may be used.
Fairlead Co-ordinates
The positions of the vessel fairleads are specified in the vessel coordinate axis system. X is taken as POSITIVE STARBOARD, Y is taken
as POSITIVE FORWARD and Z is POSITIVE UPWARD FROM THE
KEEL.
The vessel origin is taken as the position of the vessel CG projected onto
the horizontal plane of the keel i.e. for most vessels it can be assumed to
be on the centreline amidships at the keel.
Vessel Draft
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The vessel properties must be entered for three different vessel drafts.
Typically, data would be available for the survival draft (the lowest
value), the operating draft (the highest value) and an intermediate value.
Gmoor32 interpolates linearly between these three drafts for intermediate
drafts.
Displacement
The vessel displacement corresponding to the appropriate vessel draft.
Transverse and Longitudinal GM

The metacentric height, GM, of a vessel is a measure of its initial floating
stability. These values govern the dynamic behaviour of the vessel in roll
and pitch. In the present version of the program these values are not
used.
Masses In Sway, Surge and Heave

The masses to be entered include added mass effects in the appropriate
direction. They must either be in tonnes or kips depending upon the units
option selected. SWAY is motion along the VESSEL X AXIS, SURGE
is along the VESSEL Y AXIS and HEAVE is along the VESSEL Z
AXIS as shown in Figures 2 and 3.
Pitch, Roll And Yaw Radii Of Gyration

The radius of gyration of the vessel about each axis. PITCH is rotation
about the VESSEL X AXIS, ROLL is rotation about the VESSEL Y
AXIS and YAW is about the VESSEL Z AXIS as shown in Figure 3.
These radii are to be based on the vessel displacement such that the total
inertia including added inertia effects is the product of the displacement
and the square of the relevant radius of gyration.
Sway, Surge And Heave Damping Coefficients

The damping coefficients of the vessel in the three principal directions.
The damping in these modes is assumed to be linear - i.e. proportional to
velocity. The surge and sway coefficients are closely related to the
current loads. Damping coefficient dimensions are thus force per unit
velocity. In the METRIC system the units are
TONNES/(METRE/SECOND). In the IMPERIAL/USA system the units
are KIPS/(FEET/SECOND). Heave damping is irrelevant in the present
version.
It is possible to add further surge and sway damping at run time to
account for the effects of damping source such as wave drift, mooring
lines, etc.
Pitch, Roll And Yaw Damping Coefficients
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The damping coefficients of the vessel about the three principal axes.
Pitch and Roll damping are not relevant in the present version.
Yaw damping units are moment per unit angular velocity. In the
METRIC system they are TONNES METRES/(RADIANS/SECOND)2.
In the IMPERIAL/USA system they are KIPS
FEET/(RADIANS/SECOND)2.
Alternative Quadratic Damping

The Gmoor32 input file for custom vessel data (*.CVF) may now contain
coefficients given for angular motion damping that are linear or
quadratic. To provide flexibility in the definition of damping coefficients
for use in time domain computations, damping force terms are evaluated
as follows:Fd = C1.u + C2.u
(where u is the vessel velocity)
Both linear and quadratic damping coefficients, C1 and C2, may be

defined for Sway, Surge and Yaw freedoms by using an alternative
format for time domain data in the CVF file.
Vessel Plan
The vessel plan is defined as a series of POLYGONS or BLOCKS. The
vertices of each block are specified relative to the vessel origin using x-y
co-ordinates. The co-ordinate convention has been defined so that a
head-up display has x horizontal and y vertical - i.e. x is measured
positive to starboard and y is forward.
The plan information is only used in the graphic display and may be as
simple or detailed as required. If the VESSEL PLAN OPTION is not
entered then Gmoor32 will not read this section of the data file but will
represent the vessel plan as a polygon joining the fairlead co-ordinates.
In our example the vessel plan is described in a separate PLAN file,
G32_EXAM.PLN, called by the CVF. The following sections of Number
Of Blocks, Number Of Blocks To Draw For Time Domain, Identifier,
Number Of Vertices and Vertex Co-ordinates describe the PLAN file
used as well as describe the Vessel Plan within the VSL file.
Number Of Blocks
It is not necessary to produce a drawing to a great level of detail for a
mooring analysis. It is, however, often useful to be able to see where
particular items on the vessel are located relative to nearby structures and
also to give visual cues to vessel orientation. In particular heavy lift and
accommodation vessels have to approach fixed structures closely and so
the location and reach of cranes or gangways is important. In this context
the plan is not restricted to physical bodies on the vessel but can also
include crane or gangway radii.
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First you must imagine the vessel plan to comprise a number of simple
polygons. One method is to photocopy a plan and with a coloured pen
mark out the features to be drawn using a series of straight lines to form
polygons giving a simplified outline such as that shown in Figure 3. In
this case the features drawn are the pontoons, the deck, the main
accommodation module, the helideck and a cross to show the centre of
the vessel. In the example, G32_EXAM.PLN, the plan comprises of 5
BLOCKS; Vessel Centre Mark, Derrick, Pontoons, Main Deck, Helideck.
The maximum number of blocks allowed in the vessel plan is 20.
Number Of Blocks To Draw For Time Domain

As required by mooring codes Gmoor32 can calculate the trajectory of
the vessel following sudden failure of a mooring line. During the time
domain solution the program draws the whole vessel plan at nominated
time steps. So that these plots do not become too cluttered by
unnecessary detail a lesser number of blocks are plotted at each solution
time step. These are selected in the order they appear in the plan file.
In this case we decide to plot only the first BLOCK and thus enter 1 in
this box. Gmoor32 will plot only the first block and therefore you must
specify the required BLOCK first - in this case the cross at the centre of
the vessel.
Each block must now be defined giving details required as follows:
Identifier
For each BLOCK an IDENTIFIER is required - this is only for your
convenience in entering and checking data files and is not used by the
program in any other way. It must however be entered.
Number Of Vertices
The NUMBER OF VERTICES (points) which define the first BLOCK
must be entered here. In this case 12 points are needed to define the
cross. Note that the total number of vertices in all blocks defining the
vessel must not exceed 200.
Vertex Co-ordinates
The X, Y co-ordinates of each of the vertices must be entered in order. A
straight line will be drawn between successive co-ordinates and finally
from the last to the first. It does not matter whether you specify the
points going clockwise or anti-clockwise round the BLOCK.
The definition of the first block is now complete and the next BLOCK
must be defined, repeating the process until all the BLOCKS (8 in this
case) have been defined.
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Thrusters
Thrusters can be included in the Vessel File and CVF. If thrusters are
present then the first data item to be entered is the keyword *THRUST.
This tells Gmoor32 that there is further information to be read from the
data file.
Number Of Thrusters
The number of thrusters/propulsion units installed on the vessel. The
maximum number allowed is 8 and there must be at least 1. You can
include limited or non-azimuth units (e.g. main propulsion). The details
defined below must then be entered for each of the thrusters.
Thruster Identifier
A name or phrase of up to 10 characters to identify each unit.
Thruster Co-ordinates
The co-ordinates of the centre of action of thrust. This will normally be
the point at the intersection of the centre of the propeller boss and the
vertical axis of azimuth rotation. The co-ordinate system is as defined
above for the fairlead positions.
Maximum Forward And Reverse Thrust

The maximum values of forward and reverse thrust that each unit can
develop.
Minimum And Maximum Azimuth

The range of azimuth angles to which the thrusters can be adjusted
relative to the vessel head. These angles must be in degrees. When
Gmoor32 is running it will not permit adjustment outside the range:
Minimum < AZIMUTH < Maximum
A reduced range of azimuth angles (including zero, which would not
even permit the limited effects of the rudders to be modelled), can be
used to specify fixed main propulsion and rudders. Such a description is
of limited accuracy for other than small angles.
** WARNING ** Mooring guidelines normally limit the assumed
effectiveness of fixed main propellers to counteract environmental loads
other than from directly ahead.
Example PLAN (*.PLN) File

The following is the PLAN file used by the Jack Bates spread. The
PLAN file is called by the CUSTOM VESSEL FILE, and contains the
vessel plan information. CVF normally contain the plan information as
described above.
VESSEL PLAN GMoor2 Test Case 1
*/
/* Title - Must be non-blank
/* Units */
/* Number Of Blocks
/* No. Of Blocks Time Domain */
*/
VESSEL CENTRE MARKER /* Identifier Block 1

12
/* Number of Vertices
*/
0.3, 3.0/* Vertex Co-ordinates - 1
*/
*/
*/
3.0,-0.3
/* etc
*/
0.3,-0.3
0.3,-3.0
-0.3,-3.0
-0.3,-0.3
-3.0,-0.3
-3.0, 0.3
-0.3, 0.3
-0.3, 3.0
DERRICK
8
/* Number of Vertices
20.0, -7.0
.
/* Identifier Block 2
*/
*/
*/
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134
PONTOONS
*/
MAIN DECK /* Identifier Block 4
*/
28
45.0, 150.0
.
32
13.72, 45.72
.
HELIDECK
8
45.0, 150.0
.
*/
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The FIELD (*.FLD) File

The purpose of the FIELD FILE is to enable Gmoor32 to draw the
moored vessel in the context of an operating area in which there may be
other vessels, oil platforms, pipelines, wellheads, wrecks or other
obstacles placing constraints on the spread layout or the vessel position.
It is a particularly useful feature for examining the trajectory of a vessel
after a line failure if near to a fixed platform.
In many cases the mooring location may have no features of sufficient
interest to merit plotting them. In that case the user can specify *NONE in
place of a field file name.
In Gmoor32 (*.FLD) format the field geometry is defined in terms of a
number of BODIES each of which comprises a number of BLOCKS or
POLYGONS. Each BODY is regarded as a separate entity and may be
input directly into the field file or read from a separate BODY FILE.
Each BODY can be defined in its own co-ordinate system and in either
system of units. The BODY is moved into the required position as a
whole and its units converted to the units nominated in the SPREAD file.
Field Name
Text up to 40 characters should be entered to record relevant details of
the field. In our example we have used the following title:Field Layout Example
Number Of Bodies
Enter the number of separate bodies by which you have chosen to
describe the field layout. If you wish you could use just one BODY but
for ease of checking complex layouts we suggest you split the field into
well defined parts such as pipelines, platforms, wellheads, wrecks etc.
and treat each individual one as a single BODY. Our example has used 3
BODIES to describe the field.
Window Details Units

Gmoor32 draws two alternative views of the field plan, which can be
thought of as WINDOWS which you will normally set to convenient
sizes. The first window is intended to show the overall layout and anchor
positions, and the second (at greater magnification) to show local
features. You can switch between these two views when running the
program. There are no overall units for the field file - the units for each
body are declared when input. Thus before setting the view limits you
must specify the units in which you will specify the WINDOWS. In our
example the units have been set to 1, Metric Units.
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Field Viewing Limits

As mentioned above the widest view of the field is specified first. It is
defined by the SIZE of the VIEW WINDOW and the CO-ORDINATES
OF THE CENTRE of the view.
In our example the windows have been set to 2000.0 metres and 300.0
metres centre over the fixed platform. The details entered in the file are
as follows:
2000.0, 0.00, 0.00
300.0, 0.00, 0.00
Body Name
Enter text up to 20 characters to identify the BODY - in this example we
have chosen a point and have entered:ORIGIN
Body Shift Co-ordinates

The body is in metres and the rotation as a BEARING relative to true
North. The values entered are 0, 0, 0.0 for the wellhead location.
Units For Body

As specified earlier there are two options for units;1 = METRIC
2 = IMPERIAL/USA.
In this case we happen to have field drawings in metres so we enter 1.
Number Of Blocks
In this example we are going to draw the point of the wellhead. We thus
need 1 POLYGON or BLOCK - defined as a square. So 1 is entered
here.
Each of the BLOCKS in a field should be specified on a separate data
form and whilst this may seem wasteful of paper with so few entries if
you make a mistake a methodically completed set of forms will make it
much easier to trace.
Block Name
Enter up to 20 characters describing the BLOCK - in this case we enter:-
SPOT
137
Colour
The colour in which each block will be drawn is specified by integer
values according to the key given below. If a value outside the range 1 to
15 is given, then the default colour 8 will be used.
Code
Colour
Code
Colour
Hi Black (Grey)
Lo Red
Hi Red
Lo Green
10
Hi Green
Lo Yellow
11
Hi Yellow
Lo Blue
12
Hi Blue
Lo Magenta
13
Hi Magenta
Lo Cyan
14
Hi Cyan
Lo White
15
Hi White
Drawing Mode
Depending on the graphics devices available we can choose the way in
which the block is drawn and shaded/coloured. The DRAWING MODE
can be set to 1,2,3 or 4 with the following effects on IBM PC versions:DRAWING
MODE
EFFECT
Replaces
Overprint
Complement (XOR)
Erase
The overprint mode (2) is recommended.
Shade Style And Pattern

Each BLOCK will be shaded as defined by these two integers.
SHADE STYLE
EFFECT
PATTERNS
No shading (HOLLOW)
Solid (BLACK) shading
138
Dot pattern shading
1-6
Hatched Shading
1-6
Note that SHADE PATTERN has no effect if SHADE STYLE is 0 or 1.

In this case we want no shading and so enter the values 0,0.
Number Of Vertices
Enter the number of vertices of the block being defined. The total
number of vertices for all BODIES/BLOCKS in the FIELD file must not
exceed 2000. If desired these could all be in a single block. In this case
we enter 4.
Co-ordinates
Enter the X, Y co-ordinates of each vertex. Since you can rotate and
translate the whole body into position you can use any orientation or
origin of axes you wish. Enter a new line for each vertex as shown in the
example.
As an alternative you may specify a body in a separate file - BODY
FILE. This has the great advantage that having once defined a shape
such as a Jack-up or another vessel (e.g. Jacket) you can use it many
times in different situations. The format of a BODY file is exactly the
same as the format for a single BODY.
To specify a BODY defined by a BODY FILE you must enter *FILE and
then the name of the file - this file must be available in the Spread File
directory when Gmoor32 is run and must have the extension .BOD.
Example FIELD (*.FLD) File

Field Layout Example
/* Test Case 1
* This file used for Gmoor32 QA Purposes *

* File created 9th Nov 1998 by NSW
*/
3
1
2000, 0.0, 0.0
300, 0.0, 0.0
*FILE jacket
0.0, 0.0, -17.0
Origin
0.0,0.0,0.0
1
1
Spot
0.0,2,0,4
4
1,1
1,-1
-1,-1
-1,1
Pipelines
0.0, 0.0, 0.0
1
4
/* This calls up the Body File jacket.bod */
139
140
Amoco pipeline
1,1,1,0
4
1500, -715
1500, -725
-1500, -725
-1500, -715
exclusion zone #2
0.0,2,3,2
4
1500, -520
1500, -920
-1500, -920
-1500, -520
pipeline from 52/5A to FTP
1,1,1,0
6
-20,20
-300,170
-1250,810
-1245,815
-295,175
-15,25
Exclusion zone
0.0,2,3,1
11
-70,-175
-400,0
-1350,640
-1130,975
-170,330
100,180
165,100
180,0
160,-85
95,-155
30,-180
Example Body File (jacket.bod)

Example Jacket
1
2
Platform
1,2,0,3
4
11.00, 20.0
11.00,-25.0
-11.0,-25.0
-11.0, 20.0
Helideck
1,2,2,6
8
0.00, -5.50
10.00, -5.50
17.00, -12.00
17.00, -22.00
141
142
10.00, -27.50
0.00, -27.50
-7.00, -22.00
-7.00, -12.00
The RISER (*.RSR) File

The purpose of the RISER FILE is to enable Gmoor32 to include the
riser's structural and dynamic characteristics in the analysis. All drilling
operations are controlled by the behaviour of the drilling riser, and if the
limits of the critical components within the riser are compromised
operations have to be suspended.
RISER FILES are produced by Global Maritime's in-house riser analysis
software RISERDYN, and they define the physical make up of the riser.
To include riser information in Gmoor32 RISERDYN has to be
purchased from Global Maritime.
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Index
A
All Other Lengths 60
Analysis 96
Anchor Relay 47
Anemometer 61
Average Current 84
Averaging Period 60
Axis System 84, 86
B
Batch Control 100
BATCH MENU 99
Beaufort 80
Beaufort Scale 66
Direction Convention 63
Direction Relative To Wind 64
Directions 60
Duration 63
Dynamic Analysis 97
E
Edit 69
EDIT MENU 35
Editing Leg Types 42, 53
Example FIELD (*.FLD) File 139
Example PLAN (*.PLN) File 133
Example SPREAD (*.SPD) File 126
Excursion & Direction 86
Exit 34
Extra Force 84
Extra Motion 85
Calculate 95
Case Title 79
Catenary Profile 104
Change 88
Close 31
Close Up & Wide Angle 70
Code 64
Colour Settings 71
Connection 91
Consequence 65
Consequence Analysis 96
Control 93
Co-ordinates 86
Current 29, 63, 79, 82, 83
Profile 83
Current Option & Wind Induced Status 82
Current Options & Wind Induced Status 84
Current Profile 83
Cursor Co-ordinates 29
CVF 128
Data Entry 63
Data Files 107
Default Values 65
Delete 84
Depth 83
Depth Units 64
Design Codes 10
Direction 82, 83
Gangway settings 44, 57

General 29, 59, 79
General parameters 39, 52
Getting Results 20
Getting Started 18
GMOOR32 Basics 13
Gmoor32 DATA FILES 107
Graph 69
Failure 97
Field 70
Field View 23, 24
Field View Options 71
Figure 1 Semi-Submersible Moorings 16
Figure 2
- VESSEL Axis System 16
Figure 3
- Plan View of VESSEL 17
Figure 4
- Global Axis System 17
FILE MENU 31
Files Tab 28
Force & Direction 85
Force (Extra Force) 84
Force Calculations at 10m 61
Force Summary 71
Forces 60, 80
144
Index
GRAPHS MENU 103

Guidance Limits 74, 75
Guidance Menu 73
Guidance Results Screen 74, 75
Gust Factors 61
H
Head-Up View 24
I
Import Live Data 32
Individual Modify 89
Insert 83
INTERACTIVE 79
Introduction 7, 108
J
Job Details 31, 33
Joystick Modify 90
L
Layout of this Manual 11
Leg configuration 40, 55
Leg View 25
Legs 86
LF Frequency Domain 97
LF Time Domain 98
Line 86
Line Load Excursion 105
Line Tension 66
Line Tensions 26
Longitudinal & Transverse 85, 86
Lower FJ Angle 66
M
Main Screen 23
Manual Mode 89
Mean Loads 28
Mixing Layer Thickness 64
Mode 88
Modify 83, 89
Modify Line Status 87
Moment 85
Motion (Extra Motion) 85
Motion View 25
Motions 28
Move 46
Move Rig to Target 93
Mud Weight 91
N
New 31, 99
New - Forecast Based 102
O
Offset 66
One Hour 61
One Minute 61
Open 31, 102
Options 59
Outline of Program 8
Output 20
P
Payout & Tension 88
Payouts 60
Period 62, 67
Point 106
Position 26
Position View 25
Position. 93
Power Law Exponent 62
Print 31
Print and Print Preview 33
Print Preview 31
Print Set-up 33
Program Options 9
Proportion Of Mean Hourly Wind Speed 64
R
Radial or Cartesian 85
Redefine Target 94
Reference 93
Reference Grid 60
Reference Height 61, 62
Resultant 82
Resultant Current 82
Rings 70
Rings Current 70
Rings Settings 71
Riser 26, 90
S
Save As 32
Save Graph As 106
Sea & Swell Wave Height 81
Sea Data 80
Sea Height 66
Settings 70
Show the Initial Payout & Mean Tension 88
Simulation 29, 65
Simulation Period 65
SlipJoint Stroke 66
Specifying other data files 38, 51
Spectrum 62
Speed 60, 63, 82, 83
Speed, Direction and Convention 82
Index
Speed, Direction, Convention & Depth 84

Spread Editor 35, 49
Spread Working Directory 31
Spreading 62
Standard 69
Status 64, 87
Status Bar 69
Summary 80
Summary1 26
Summary1 Tab 26
Summary2 27
Summary2 Tab 27
Supplying a working title 37, 50
Surface 82
Surface Current 82
Swell Data 80
T
Target (UTM) 93
Ten Minute 61
The CUSTOM VESSEL (*.CVF) File 128
The FIELD (*.FLD) File 135
The RISER (*.RSR) File 142
The SPREAD (*.SPD) File 36, 49, 111
The VESSEL Files 128
Thrusters 88
Tide & Draft 27
Time Label 80
Time Step 65
Toolbars 69
Top Tension 91
Transient Tab 30
Type 63
U
Units 59, 61, 88
Units & Analysis Settings 59
Upper FJ Angle 66
User Options Tab 28
V
Value & Units 88
Vessel 92, 128
Vessel Excursion 105
Vessel Excursion and Point graphs. 103
Vessel Load Excursion 105
View 69
VIEW MENU 69
View/Edit 64
VSL 128
W
Water Depth, Draft & Tide 80
Wave 29, 62
Weather 80
Wind 29, 60
Wind Data 80
Wind Description 66
Wind Induced 63
Wind Spectrum 62
Wind Speed 67, 81
Wind, Current, Sea & Swell Dials 27
Write Results 31, 32
Y
Yaw 86
Z
Zero 46
Zoom In & Zoom Out 70
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Outline of Program ................................................................................................................................ 8

Figure 1 Semi-Submersible Moorings.................................................................................................. 16

Spread Editor ....................................................................................................................................... 35

Supplying a working title ..................................................................................................................... 50

Units & Analysis Settings

Status Bar ............................................................................................................................................ 71

Vessel Excursion and Point graphs. .....................................................................................................107

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Gmoor32 Manual User's Guide

Multi-component lines, environment applied as

As Gmoor32M, but can use CVF files with environment input

As Gmoor32Q, with additional dynamic analysis of mooring

Options M and Q use the quasi-static mooring analysis method which

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Gmoor32D, extends the program's capability to include line dynamics.

Mooring codes prescribe 4 main elements

Design Environmental Criteria

Allowable Line Tensions and Vessel Offset

Active Control of Line Tensions and Thrusters

Analysis Technique (Quasi-static or Dynamic)

The flexibility designed into the program will allow designers to

Layout of this Manual

Gmoor32 Manual User's Guide

Figure 3 shows a plan view of a vessel - this is equivalent to the 'head-up'

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Figure 2:- VESSEL Axis System

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Figure 3:- Plan View of VESSEL

Figure 4:- Global Axis System

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Spread File Selection

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Chapter 2 GMOOR32 Basics

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Right Click Menu

Edit Mooring Line

Chapter 3 Main Screen

Note on Reference and Target positions

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Chapter 3 Main Screen

The Riser information section gives a non-editable summary of the

Wind, Current, Sea & Swell Dials

Tide & Draft

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User Options Tab