SP 1030 Latest 2019 - A0-ENG-S-STD-001

ADNOC Classification: Internal
ADNOC Offshore Technical Standard

A0-ENG-S-STD-001 (Rev.0) August-2019
Standard
For
Design Criteria for Fixed Offshore
Structures
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A0-ENG-S-STD-001 (Rev.0) Standard for Design

Criteria for Fixed Offshore Structures
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as this also achieve full compliance with the law and regulation.
Issue Date: August-2019 Page 3 of 63

CHANGES – CURRENT
General
Text affected by the main changes in this revision is mentioned in the table below. However, if the
changes involve a whole part, section or sub-section, normally only the title will be mentioned as
“all”.
Revision No. Revision Date Revised Section(s) / Page(s) Revision Description
This revision is based on ex-

ADMA-OPCO SP-1030 & ex-
ZADCO project spec Z0-TS-S-
0 August-2019 All
02010 on relevant items and
issued as unified ADNOC
Offshore TSD

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................ 7
1.1 Objective ............................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Scope .................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 References ............................................................................................................. 7
1.4 Abbreviations ......................................................................................................... 8
1.5 Terms & Definitions ................................................................................................. 8
1.6 Use of Language ..................................................................................................... 8
1.7 Units ..................................................................................................................... 9
2. QUALITY ASSURANCE ................................................................................... 9
2.1 Quality Assurance System ........................................................................................ 9
2.2 Quality Plan ............................................................................................................ 9
2.3 Inspection and Certification Requirements ................................................................ 10
3. DESIGN CRITERIA AND PARAMETERS ..........................................................10
3.1 Site Characteristics................................................................................................ 10
3.2 Environmental Data ............................................................................................... 10
3.3 Design Criteria ...................................................................................................... 11
4. DESIGN LOADS.............................................................................................20
4.1 Functional Loads ................................................................................................... 20
4.2 Environmental Loads ............................................................................................. 23
5. ANALYSIS AND DESIGN APPROACH .............................................................25
5.1 Inplace Analysis .................................................................................................... 25
5.2 Fatigue Analysis .................................................................................................... 31
5.3 Loadout Analysis ................................................................................................... 34
5.4 Transportation Analysis .......................................................................................... 35
5.5 Floatover Analysis ................................................................................................. 37
5.6 Lift Analysis .......................................................................................................... 37
5.7 Boat Impact Analysis ............................................................................................. 38
5.8 Unpiled Stability Analysis ....................................................................................... 39
5.9 Pushover Analysis ................................................................................................. 40
5.10 Blast and Fire Analysis ........................................................................................... 41
5.11 Seismic Analysis ................................................................................................... 42
5.12 Building Module Design .......................................................................................... 42
5.13 Helideck Design .................................................................................................... 43

5.14 Bridge Design ....................................................................................................... 46

6. MISCELLANEOUS DESIGN.............................................................................47
6.1 Lifeboat Support ................................................................................................... 47
6.2 Caissons and J Tubes ............................................................................................. 47
6.3 Cathodic Protection ............................................................................................... 47
6.4 Wave Slamming .................................................................................................... 47
6.5 Vortex Shedding ................................................................................................... 48
6.6 Runway Beams ..................................................................................................... 48
6.7 Crane Pedestal Structure ........................................................................................ 49
6.8 Dropped Object Design .......................................................................................... 49
6.9 Emplacement Forces .............................................................................................. 50
6.10 Plate and Stringer Design ....................................................................................... 50
6.11 Riser Clamp and Supports ...................................................................................... 50
6.12 Lifting Aids Design ................................................................................................. 51
7. ASSESSMENT OF EXISTING PLATFORMS ......................................................52
7.1 Reassessment Initiators ......................................................................................... 53
7.2 Reassessment Procedure ........................................................................................ 53
APPENDIX-A: ABBREVIATIONS ..........................................................................57
APPENDIX-B: DEFINITIONS...............................................................................59
APPENDIX-C: REFERENCED DOCUMENTS ...........................................................60

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Objective
1.1.1 This Standard specifies ADNOC Offshore’s general requirements for Planning, Designing
and Construction of Fixed Offshore Platforms.
1.1.2 The intention of this document is for use for both in-house and contracted out structural
scope of work associated with ADNOC Offshore’s philosophy and design criteria to be
adopted for planning, designing and construction of fixed type offshore structures. This
comprises of new structures as well as re-assessment, modifications and extensions to
the existing structures.
1.1.3 This Standard shall be read in conjunction with API RP 2A-WSD 22nd Edition. Any
reference to the “API RP 2A-WSD” in this document will automatically mean reference to
the latest API RP 2A (as on issue date of this revision of this Standard).
1.1.4 Any deviations from this standard shall be referred to ADNOC Offshore technical
Authority and subject to approval prior to further development and implementation.
1.2 Scope
1.2.1 This document provides design guidelines and the technical requirements, for design of
new fixed type offshore steel structures and for design of modifications/re-assessment
of existing structures in ADNOC Offshore fields.
1.2.2 This Standard shall replace ex-ADMA specifications SP-1030 and Ex ZADCO specification
Z0-TS-S-02010 and Z0-PD-S-01.
1.3 References
1.3.1 General
The latest edition of the reference documentation, on the effective date of

award/purchase order, as listed in Appendix-C shall be read as an integral part of this
Document.
The latest edition/revision of ADNOC Offshore Technical Standards Documents, on the

effective date of award/purchase order, as indicated in Status List A0-ENG-N-SL-001
shall be utilized.
1.3.2 Equivalent Standards
Standard Documents equivalent to those referred to herein shall not be substituted

without written approval from ADNOC Offshore. Approval of equivalent Standard
Documents shall not, in any way, remove responsibility from Contractor or third parties
to meet the best practices and/or requirements of the Technical Standard Documents
referred to herein, in the event of conflict.

Any technical deviations to this document and referenced Company TSDs, International
codes and standards and project documents, including, but not limited to, the Data
Sheets and Job Specifications, shall be sought by the Vendor/Contractor as per Company
GDL-040 for Company's review and approval, prior to the proposed technical changes
being implemented. Any deviation based on non-technical basis, including cost and
schedule, shall be rejected. Technical changes implemented prior to Company's approval
are subject to rejection.
Where differences and/or conflicting issues occur between the referenced documents
themselves or the requirements of this document, the requirements of this document
shall prevail unless otherwise advised by ADNOC Offshore. However, all differences/
conflicts shall be reported in writing to the ADNOC Offshore Standards Team for
arbitration/resolution before fabrication commences.
Contractors, Suppliers or Third Parties shall equip themselves with copies of all the
referenced Technical Standard Documents referred in Appendix-C of this document and
shall make them readily available to all ADNOC Offshore, or nominated representative,
personnel involved in the work.
1.3.3 Order of Precedence
In the event of a conflict between this document and the referenced codes and standards,
the following hierarchy of adherence shall be followed:
1. UAE Statutory Legislation and Regulations.

2. The ADNOC Standards, regulations, and CoP’s.
3. Project Specifications and Data Sheets.
4. This Document.
5. ADNOC Offshore HSE Standards & Regulations.
6. ADNOC Offshore Technical Standard Documents.
7. International Codes & Standards.
1.4 Abbreviations
The abbreviations used in this Document are listed in Appendix-A.
1.5 Terms & Definitions
The definitions used in this Document are listed in Appendix-B.
1.6 Use of Language
Throughout this document, the words ‘will’, ‘may/can’, ‘should’ and ‘shall/must’, when
used in the context of actions by ADNOC Offshore or others, have specific meanings as
follows:
a. ‘Will’ is used normally in connection with an action by ADNOC Offshore and/or

nominated representative, rather than by a supplier.
b. ‘May/Can’ is used where alternatives/action are equally acceptable.
c. ‘Should’ is used where provision is preferred.
d. ‘Shall/Must’ is used where a provision is mandatory/vital.

1.7 Units
1.7.1 Units shall be in accordance with Company STD-00, Part-1. In general SI units shall be
used in the design calculations and drawings.
1.7.2 The datum for the purpose of structural calculations and drawings shall be considered
as Mean Sea Level (MSL).
2. QUALITY ASSURANCE
2.1 Quality Assurance System
2.1.1 All activities and services associated with the scope of this Document shall be performed
by Contractor/Supplier approved by ADNOC Offshore.
2.1.2 The Contractor/Supplier shall operate Quality Management Systems (QMS) within his
organizations, which ensure that the requirements of this Document are fully achieved.
2.1.3 The Contractor/Supplier’s Quality Management System shall be based on Company A0-
Q-PQ-SP-002 or the latest issue of ISO 9001 Series and accredited by an international
certifying agency.
Where an approved Contractor/Vendor revises their Quality Management System that

affect the ADNOC Offshore approved Quality/Inspection and Test Plan, then the revised
Quality Plan/Inspection and Test Plan shall be submitted for ADNOC Offshore approval
before initiating any service activities.
2.1.4 The effectiveness of the Contractor/Supplier’s Quality Management System may be

subject to monitoring by ADNOC Offshore or its representative and may be audited
following an agreed period of notice.
2.1.5 The Contractor/Supplier shall make regular QA audits on all their Sub-
Contractors/Suppliers compliance with ISO-9001. Details of these audits shall be made
available to ADNOC Offshore when requested.
2.1.6 The Contractor/Supplier shall maintain sufficient Inspection and Quality Assurance staff,
independent of the service provider management, to ensure that the QMS is correctly
implemented and that all related documentation is available.
2.1.7 Using Sub-Contractors is not allowed for services/functions carried out by a Supplier
without ADNOC Offshore approval.
2.2 Quality Plan
2.2.1 The Contractor’s Quality Manual shall provide details for the preparation of a Quality
Plan, which shall include provisions for the QA/QC of services activities. The Quality Plan
shall be submitted to ADNOC Offshore for approval. Moreover, in case of any revision in
the Quality Plan due to change in Quality Management System, then the revised QP shall
be submitted for ADNOC Offshore approval before initiating any service activities.
2.2.2 The level of detail required in the Quality Plan shall be commensurate with the scope of
services provided.
2.2.3 The quality of works is an essential factor in carrying out all services & activities covered
by this Document.

2.2.4 During services/activities, Quality Assurance/Quality Control issues are the responsibility
of the Supplier, and shall be approved and certified by TPA.
2.2.5 All Conflicts among Contractor, Supplier & TPA shall be reported in writing to ADNOC
Offshore for resolution.
2.3 Inspection and Certification Requirements
Inspection and certification requirements for material shall be in accordance to Company

CP-102 and BS EN 10204 and supplemented as per this document where identified and
as per Project Particular Specification (PPS).
a. Primary structures shall be certified to BS EN 10204 – Type 3.2.

b. Secondary structures shall be certified to BS EN 10204 – Type 3.1.
c. Ancillary structures shall be certified to BS EN 10204 – Type 2.2.
3. DESIGN CRITERIA AND PARAMETERS
Refer to ADNOC Offshore standard STD-00 part 2 for information regarding site conditions and
data for existing platforms. For fields not identified in STD-00 and for all new Projects below
shall be followed.
3.1 Site Characteristics
Air Atmosphere Salt laden with sand

48°C (Shade conditions)
Extreme Max. Ambient temperature
85°C (Sun exposed conditions)
Extreme Min. Ambient temperature 3°C
Humidity maximum 100% (max.), 70% (average).
Water density 1.030 MT/m3
Water resistivity 20 Ohm cm
Sea Surface temperature 15°C (minimum), 37°C (maximum)
Zonal classification*
The submerged, splash and atmospheric zones for all new structures shall be classified
as below:
 Submerged From Seabed upto EL(-) 2.50m/MSL

 Splash Between EL(-2.50m/MSL and EL(+) 4.00m/MSL
 Atmospheric Above EL(+) 4.00m/MSL
*In case of discrepancy with other ADNOC Offshore specifications these elevations shall
be considered for all structural design purposes. For all existing platforms, the levels
considered in the original designs shall be maintained.
3.2 Environmental Data
The environmental data for design shall be based on Deltares Database which is held by
ADNOC Offshore Central Engineering Division and will be made available corresponding
to the location of the platform/field.

3.3 Design Criteria
3.3.1 Philosophy
The normal design shall be based on Working Stress method unless otherwise specified
by Company.
3.3.2 Design life
The design life of the platforms shall be considered as 30 years unless specified
otherwise.
3.3.3 Return Period
Following table provides return periods of sea state and wind for different design
conditions.
Table 1 - Return Periods
Design Condition Sea state (Wave & Current) Wind
TOPSIDE GLOBAL ANALYSIS
Extreme Storm 100 Year 1 Minute Mean
Operating Storm 1 Year 1 Minute Mean
JACKET GLOBAL ANALYSIS
Extreme Storm 100 Year 1 Hour Mean
Operating Storm 1 Year 1 Hour Mean
DESIGN OF BOAT FENDERS

2 m Wave
6 Sec Period
Normal Operating condition 20 m/s
50% of 1 Year Omni
directional Current
INSTALLATION ANALYSES*
2 m Wave
6 Sec Period
On bottom stability analysis 20 m/s
50% of 1 Year Omni
directional Current
OTHER STRUCTURES (SUPER STRUCTURE ANALYSIS)
Bridge analysis (L> 50 m) NA 15 Sec Gust

Cantilever Structures, Lattice
NA 5 Sec Gust
towers, vents, flare booms,
Bridges < 50m,
NA 5 Sec Gust
Building/Module Frame Analysis
Exterior Wall panels of
buildings, barrier walls,
including their stiffeners, NA 3 Sec Gust
Individual Bridge member local
design
*For Float over analysis the environmental parameters shall be as per project specific weather
window during installation.

3.3.4 Steel Grade
The selection of steel grade used in various component of the platform shall be based
on Company specification A0-ENG-S-SP-001. The following steel properties shall be used
in the design.
 Density in the air : 7850 kg/m3

 Young’s Modulus, E : 210,000 N/mm2
 Shear Modulus, G : 80,000 N/mm2
 Poisson ratio, v : 0.3
The following tables provide the classification of steel category for various components
of the structure. The same is the extract from Company structural steel specification A0-
ENG-S-SP-001.
Table 2
SECONDARY (II)
SPECIAL (S) PRIMARY (I) TERTIARY(A)
(Notes-1 &2)
SUB-STRUCTURE – JACKET PILES AND APPURTENANCES
- Cans of Jacket legs - Piles - Boat landings (B/L), - Ladders

and Brace members - Jacket legs Barge bumpers/ - Gratings
- Primary members, - Horizontal and Posts - Handrails
plates subject to Vertical bracings - Conductor and Riser - Grouting lines
direct pulling/tension - Riser & J-tube - protectors
or heavily stressed support Members - Conductor guides
perpendicular to - Welded stub - Mudmats
surface connections of B/L - Clamps (Riser, J-
- Primary and riser/conductor Tube, Anode)
members/plates protector with the - J-Tube, Caissons
containing high jacket - Walkways, Stairs
concentration of - Padeyes of
welding which are appurtenances
subjected to out of - Rigging platforms
plane stresses that
may lead to
lamination.
- Jacket padeye main
plate, Trunnions,
Crown Shim

Table 3
SECONDARY (II)
SPECIAL (S) PRIMARY (I) TERTIARY(A)
(Notes-1 &2)
TOPSIDES–DECK, MSF, MODULE, BRIDGE AND TOWERS
- Cans of Deck legs, - Deck legs - Secondary braces - gratings

columns and chord - Main Frames or not in the vertical - Gutters
members trusses of Decks, plane of deck legs or - Ladders
- Deck, Module Padeye Bridges and Flares lifting members
- Handrails
main Plate, Trunnions - Braces in the Floor/Deck plates
- Primary members, vertical planes of - Lifeboat supports
Plates subjected to lifting - Other Equip.
direct pulling/tension - Main girders/beams supports/skid
or heavily stressed - Major equipment - Monorail beams
perpendicular to the supports - Pipe/Cable tray
surface supports
- Gantry crane, Crane
- Primary members, pedestal and their - Stringers, Stabbing
plates containing high supports guides
concentration of
- Flare, Bridge, - Access/service
welding which are
Tower, Module platforms.
subjected to out of
supports - Helideck Plating
plane stresses that
may lead to - Stiffeners of main - Padeye, Doubler
lamination. beams, legs, braces plate and Lugs
- Cans of Bridge/Flare - Barge Structures, - Telecom towers,
Longitudinal and small
- Deck Nodes
Transverse Modules/Containers
bulkheads and main /Porta cabins
frames - Walkways, Stairs
Any other component of

barge type structure not
covered under cat(I)
Notes
1. Items like padeyes, Main framing of containers/porta cabins (for repeated use), elements in highly
impacted areas, monorail beams, doubler plates, cans, lifeboat support plates/members, elements of
higher thickness (above 19 mm) etc. under secondary steel can be considered as critical items and
shall be provided with material of minimum J2 grade corresponding to BS EN 10025.
2. Material of critical items which are subjected to tension perpendicular to the surface shall have low
levels of sulphur and phosphorous in chemical composition. Further these items with thickness of 25
mm and above shall be tested with Z35 as per BS EN 10225 and EN 10164.
3.3.5 Air Gap
In General, for all new structures the lowest deck elevation (Beam Bottom) shall be
above an elevation considering the below conditions.
 Crest position of the 100 year return period wave +an air gap of 1.5m
 Crest Position of 1000 year return period wave as per API-RP-2A 22nd Edition.
 Crest Position of 10000 year return period wave calculated as per equation A.6.3-1
of ISO 19902.
Any component located within the air gap shall be also designed for wave loading as per
API RP 2A. Non-Circular shape members to be avoided/minimised in air gap zone as
they attract more drag force. Air Gap shall be calculated with maximum Water Depth
Criteria.

For reassessment of Existing Platforms the wave crest shall be calculated as per ISO
19902 for the stipulated return period. The return period shall be based on the COF for
the platforms as mentioned in table 7.2 of this standard.
3.3.6 Datum
The datum for purpose of calculations and the drawings shall be taken as Mean Sea
Level (MSL).
3.3.7 Corrosion
A corrosion allowance of 6mm shall be applied for steel members in splash zone.
For calculation of fatigue life, considering that fatigue damage occurs over whole life of
structure, corrosion allowance can be reduced by 50% of the normal value.
Corrosion allowance need not be considered on replaceable items like boat landing and
riser protectors. However, a corrosion allowance of 6mm shall be considered for boat
landing stubs connected to jacket legs.
Similarly, corrosion allowance shall be considered for clamps and J tubes in the splash
zone. An allowance of minimum 3mm shall be considered for stubs, clamp body and J
tubes.
For reassessment of Platforms similar corrosion allowance shall be considered.
In case of any member failures as a mitigation measure and based on actual thickness
readings lesser corrosion allowance for future design life can be reviewed by company
on a case by case basis.
3.3.8 Hydrodynamic Coefficients
Appropriate values of hydrodynamic coefficients shown below shall be used in the

Morrison equation for calculation of wave and current forces on members.
(1) For Inplace and Unpiled Stability
Smooth Cylinders Cd = 0.65 Cm = 1.60

Rough Cylinders Cd = 1.05 Cm = 1.20
(2) For Fatigue
Smooth Cylinders Cd = 0.50 Cm = 2.00

Rough Cylinders Cd = 0.80 Cm = 2.00
Hydrodynamic coefficients for non-circular shapes shall be as per DNV-RP-C205
3.3.9 Marine Growth
In calculating the wave and current forces on all structural jacket members of new
structures, following marine growth thickness profile shall be considered.
a. 75 mm in the zone from MSL to 6m below MSL.

b. 50 mm in the zone from 6m below MSL to seabed.

Specific gravity of Marine growth shall be considered as 1.4 (in air).
For existing structures reassessment, a minimum marine growth of 50mm shall be

considered for all zones unless actual readings from inspection reports show a higher
value.
This may be reviewed against actual surveyed measurements and expected lifetime
growth in the event that structural failure/overstress occurs.
Specific gravity of Marine growth shall be considered as 1.4 (in air).
3.3.10 Wind shape coefficients
The following shape coefficients (Cs) are recommended for perpendicular wind
approach angles with respect to each projected area.
(i) Beams 1.5

(ii) Sides of buildings 1.5
(iii) Cylindrical sections 0.5
(iv) Overall projected area of platform 1.0
Exposed Members in the Jacket and Topside shall be designed so that wind induced
vortex shedding shall not occur in the in place configuration for the 100 year, 1-minute
sustained wind speed. Members shall also be designed so that vortex shedding due to
wind loading does not occur during transportation.
3.3.11 Scour
Scour depth as recommended in soil report or the relevant inspection report (for
reassessment of platforms) shall be considered. Also refer to clause 5.1.5
3.3.12 Drilling Requirements
The oil, gas, water injection and multi-service (oil/gas & oil/water injection) wellhead
towers shall be designed to accommodate the cantilever-type drilling rigs employed
for ADNOC Offshore.
The design of the platform decks shall optimize the spaces required for mechanical,
control and Instrumentation and Electrical equipment installations and retain the HSE
and Mechanical Handling specified spaces for safety and maintenance requirements.
In general for multi-well platforms the conductor slots shall be arranged in rows, which
shall be contained within the top perimeter of the jacket. However, the modification to
the existing platforms may be designed with due allowance for additional external
conductors to be placed outside the top perimeter of the jacket to permit easy reach
by the drilling rig. Further, depending on the well slot layout requirement and rig reach,
if it is required for few well slots to be located outside the jacket top perimeter for new
platforms the same shall be studied on a case by case basis with prior approval of
Company.
Fender protection for the External Conductors and Risers shall be allowed for in the
design.

Following guidelines provide the minimum requirements for conductor guides

(location, size, number & design) for new towers as well as for slot extensions in
existing wellhead towers. Refer to the Table 4 for guidance on the conductor guide size
& elevation
a. Conductor guide shall be provided at production deck (main access deck) level to
allow obstruction free passage of seabed guide and BHA (Bottom Hole Assembly).
The guide shall be designed for impact forces while lowering the BHA & conductor.
The guide opening shall be closed with a removable grating panel prior to drilling.
After the installation of conductor the resulting gap shall be closed with suitable
grating ring panels.
b. Conductor guide shall be provided at jacket walkway level above mean sea level.
For water depths less than 25m a bottom guide shall be provided at minimum 1.5m
above sea bed level. The guide shall be designed for impact loads while lowering
of BHA & conductor installation & drilling operation depending on the type of guide.
After conductor installation, the resulting gap shall be suitably shimmed to provide
lateral support to conductor at jacket landing level.
c. For water depths greater than 25m one additional subsea conductor guides along
with any shimming (lateral support) shall be provided at intermediate jacket
horizontal framing level. If these lateral supports are not provided then the same
needs to be approved by drilling division and appropriate boundary conditions for
the conductor needs to be considered in the structural analysis. The lowest subsea
conductor guide shall be designed for passage of drill bit used in drilling operation
and resting of seabed guide used in the BHA during drilling operations. It shall be
designed for impact loads during drilling operations & conductor installation. The
lowest conductor guide must have a minimum clearance of 1.5mt from seabed.
Table 4 – Conductor Guide Elevation & Sizes
Conductor Guide Inner Diameter (ID)

Max BHA OD Guide at production
Conductor Bit Lowest Guide*
(Outer deck level & all other
size size (for resting of
Diameter) level except the
Seabed Guide)
bottom most guide
30” 50” 36” 52” 38”
36” 62” 42” 64” 50”
* At a minimum distance of 1.5m from seabed. The weight of the split sea bed
guide shall be considered as 3MT.
Refer to clause 3.3.13 for loads on conductor guides due to drilling.
3.3.13 Loads from Drilling Operations
The impact force during drilling for the conductor guide design shall be considered as
follows:
Guides at Topmost level:
 Vertical force that equals to 1.5 times the weight of the BHA (Seabed guide) &
conductor section that will initially pass through this level.

 Horizontal force that equals to 0.25 times the weight of the BHA (Seabed guide) &
conductor section that will initially pass through this level shall be applied at the
plane of supporting frame.
Guides at second level:
 Vertical force that equals the weight of the BHA (Seabed guide) & conductor section
that will initially pass through this level.
Guides at subsequent levels other than the lowest level:
 Vertical force that equals 0.5 times the weight of the BHA (Seabed guide) &
conductor section that will initially pass through this level.
Guides at the lowest level:
 Vertical force that equals to1.5 times the weight of BHA (seabed guide) + 0.5 times
the weight of conductor lead section up to the seabed.
Helidecks of platforms having drilling operations shall be considered for drilling loads
as noted below. Where no helideck exists or not used for drilling operation the other
topmost deck used for drilling shall be designed for the below loads with further
guidance from ADNOC Offshore.
3.3.14 Member Parameters
Slenderness ratios of all jacket members shall be limited to a maximum of 120.
For optimum design all major structural elements should be designed to have
slenderness ratio: 70  Kl/r  100 wherever possible. The Buckling factor K shall be
chosen for each member in accordance with API RP 2A-WSD recommendations.
As a general rule, all tubular members rolled from plate should have tubular member
diameter D to thickness t ratio of 20 ≤ D/t ≤ 60 where:
D = Outside diameter
T = Thickness
K = effective length factor
r = radius of Gyration
l = member length
It is preferred to avoid any primary or secondary member connections in the splash

zone.
3.3.15 Minimum Thicknesses
Unless noted otherwise the minimum thickness of steel section materials shall be as
per Table 5 below.

Table 5 - Minimum Thickness of Materials
Application Min. Thickness *

(mm)
All primary members from seabed to 10.0m above MSL 12
except splash zone
All Primary Members in splash Zone (Including corrosion 18
allowance)
All primary members above +10.0m above MSL 8
All Secondary members from seabed to 10.0m above MSL 8
except splash zone.
All Secondary Members in Splash Zone (Including 15**

corrosion allowance)
Deck plates : (a) Exposed area 8

(b) Within enclosures 6
Secondary structural members in external locations :
(a) Flanges 8
(b) Webs 6
Wall of galvanized sealed hollow sections 4.0
Open grid flooring in exposed locations 8
Miscellaneous steel and service supports in exposed 5
locations
Helideck plating on new helidecks 10
* “Minimum Thickness of Materials” does not apply to tubular lattice structures (i.e. vent
towers, bridges etc.), in fill or tertiary beams or ancillary items (i.e. handrails, ladders
etc.).
** For secondary members of appurtenances 12mm is acceptable in splash zone which

includes 3mm of corrosion allowance.
3.3.16 Structural Detailing
Consideration shall be given to accessibility of all parts of the structure to facilitate

fabrication, inspection, cleaning and painting.
As far as possible the design shall limit the thickness of structural members to avoid
heavy sections requiring complex fabrication procedures.
Care shall be taken to avoid galvanic corrosion due to connection of stainless steel or
aluminum members with carbon steel bolts. In this case isolation between the two
shall be ensured by using normal carbon steel bolt with a neoprene hole liner and
washer, so that the bolt does not come in to direct contact with stainless steel or
aluminum. Connections shall be detailed showing bolting arrangement.
Post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) joints shall be kept to a minimum. Guidance on

PWHT shall be considered from ADNOC Offshore specification, AWS D1.1, EEMUA 158
and BS EN 10225 as applicable. Overlapping joints are to be avoided wherever possible
Connection arrangement that have a possibility to entrap water shall be avoided.

Where rolled sections are used, care shall be taken to avoid rain and condensation
traps. All structural members and fittings shall, where applicable, be fully seal welded
to avoid internal corrosion.

The landing stage of the boat fender and the stair treads of the access stairway in the
splash zone shall be suitably designed using heavy-duty GRP gratings and corrosion
resistant connections. Gratings shall not be provided for other fenders to avoid any
operational berthing of boats. However, gratings shall be provided for TA Fender
though operational berthing is avoided. At boat landing and jacket top walkway areas,
grating suitably designed for wave slamming shall be provided.
For heavy Floatover Topsides (>10000MT) requirement of Buttress piles may be

considered to increase lateral stiffness to the jacket structures.
3.3.17 Weight Contingencies
The minimum weight contingencies as presented in the following Table shall be applied
to obtain design loads for structural design.
Table 6 - Contingencies for Structural Design
Contingency*
Conceptual/ Construction
Weight FEED/DEFI AFC/Detailed
category/discipline SELECT As- Weig
NE Stage Design stage
stage built* hed*
Primary Structure 15 10 8 5 3
Secondary
20 15 10 5 3
Structure
Architecture 25 20 15 5 3
Itemized
Weights(Piping,
Mechanical
20 15 12 5 3
Equipment,
Electrical,
Instrumentation,
HVAC)
Bulk Weights
(Piping,
Mechanical 25 20 15 5 3
Equipment,
Electrical,
Instrumentation,
Safety 25 20 15 5 3
HVAC)
Notes:
 The weight contingencies shall be checked with project weight control report and
whichever is higher shall be considered for the design.
 For initial stage of Detailed engineering, FEED contingency values can be considered
and gradually reduced as the firmed up Vendor data becomes available.
 For the purposes of reassessment of existing structures, the contingencies shall be

reduced to as low as feasible to remove any conservatism whatsoever in weight
considered. Contingencies shall be limited to 3 to 5% i.e. “weighed” or “as-built”
contingencies, wherever weighed or as-built-platform weight data are available. For
other cases, contingencies considered shall be as those stipulated for AFC/Detailed
Design stage.
 Live Loads shall not have any contingencies.

4. DESIGN LOADS
The service condition loads on the platform occur during either the installation, hook-up and
commissioning or operational phases. These loads can be categorised into three main groups:
a. Functional loads arising from the structure’s existence and the expected use of the platform
facilities.
b. Environmental loads arising from exposure of the structures to wind, wave, current and
seismic.
c. Accidental loads arising from potential occurrence of abnormal condition, including dropped
objects, boat impact, fire and blast loading.
4.1 Functional Loads
Functional loads are:
- Dead loads.
- Normal operational loads.
- Live loads.
- Thermal loads.
- Mooring loads.
- Drilling loads.
Functional loads shall be reviewed and updated as the design progresses.
4.1.1 Dead Loads
Dead loads are due to the self-weight of items and by nature they are static loads. They
include weight of structural items (primary, secondary and tertiary/ancillary), equipment
dry weights (mechanical, HVAC, safety, electrical & instrumentation etc.), piping (dry)
and architectural.
4.1.2 Normal Operation Loads
These loads are static or dynamic loads, produced during various operational conditions
and are:
 Equipment & piping with contents during normal operation.

 Short term operational loads that arise during installation and testing of
equipment/piping. These loads include the mass of fluid content in the equipment
and piping under hydrostatic test conditions, test loads on cranes and overhead
monorails or hoists. These loads shall be considered as a part of local design in
topsides.
 Dynamic loads arising from the operation of hoists and rotating machinery.
All necessary structural supporting arrangement/information (continuous/discrete

supports and welding/bolting) and constraints, if any, shall be provided to the equipment
Vendor.

4.1.3 Dynamic Operating Loads from Equipment
Rotating and reciprocating machinery support frames shall have following design
provisions.
 By principle, all reciprocating equipment shall be on three point supports with anti-
vibration mountings AVMs. If anti-vibration mountings (AVM) are not implemented
between the equipment skid and the supporting structure, multi supports (min. 4)
shall be considered.
 For major rotating equipment also, 3-point support system may be proposed by
Vendor in-order to limit the differential deflection between the equipment supports
considering the stiffness of the supporting deck structure.
 All main sources of vibration shall be considered in the design of the structure. The
vibrating equipment list shall be defined taking into account the following
parameters: type of rotating machine (centrifugal, screw or reciprocating), electric
power, excitation frequencies and dynamic forces, total, mass, insulating systems
with anti-vibration mountings (AVM).
 Dynamic loads generated by rotating machinery during start up, normal running and
stopping (including emergency stop) phases shall be determined from equipment
vendor. For all major rotating equipment (centrifugal pumps with more than 10T
weight, all reciprocating pumps, generators, compressor packages etc.)
consideration shall be given to the transmission of vibration from the machine into
the supporting structure. Natural frequencies of the support framework shall be
designed to lie outside the range of 0.7 to 1.3 times the exciting frequency (or
frequencies) of the machine.
 Detailed Structural Dynamic analysis will be performed for all rotating equipment
having skid weight in excess of 5T, except for Reciprocating machines. For
Reciprocating Machines Irrespective of the weight, dynamic analysis shall be
performed. Dynamic analysis may not be required for centrifugal Pumps with rated
power less than 1MW.
 In the absence of complete vibration calculation, the following construction provisions

shall be adopted:
The support beams of reciprocating machines should have a depth larger than one
tenth of the distance between the two main supports. This rule applies for all beams
up to the connection to the topside legs.
4.1.4 Live Loads
Live loads are basically variable loads and comprises personnel, maintenance, laydown
and storage loads. Open area live loads (OALL) are applied in conjunction with
environmental and functional loads to all free areas (areas 0.5m outside the equipment
footprints, dense piping occupied areas on deck floors and deck truss lines).
For living rooms, office rooms and general areas OALL shall be on empty spaces and
additional load intensity shall be considered for weight of furniture etc. In lieu of these
weights BLL intensity can be considered for these areas.
The open areas shall be judiciously worked out considering equipment layout and piping
GAs in-order to avoid overestimation of live loads on the deck floors.

Details of live load estimation shall be included in design report. Global and local loading
diagrams for each level shall also be prepared.
In the event of equipment/piping and other loads being not specifically available or not
mature enough, a case considering blanket live loads (BLL) may be adopted during
Concept/Select or FEED stage. For Execute phase blanket live load case requirement
may be relaxed subject to Company approval.
The live load intensities to be considered at various locations are presented in the
following table.
For re-assessment of structures, blanket live load criteria on existing deck areas shall
not be adopted and analysis shall proceed with equipment load criteria (With Open Area
LL) only.
Table 7 - Live Load Criteria for Structures
Sub-
Topside/Deck
Designated Local Design(Plate and Structure/
design(Truss
Area Stringer) Jacket
and Girders)
Design
Point
BLL
OALL Load B LL OALL BLL OALL
(kPa
(kPa) (kN) (kPa) (kPa) (kPa) (kPa)
)
Note(1)
Drilling Deck 15.0 20.0 15.0 5.0 5.0 2.5 2.5
Process Decks, Utility Decks 5.0 15.0 15.0 5.0 2.5 60

%
Sub-Cellar, Drain Decks, solar of
5.0 5.0 5.0 2.5 1.5
panel Platforms local
Assembly Area / Muster Area 5.0 - 5.0 5.0(Note 2) 75% - -
of
Laydown Area/Storage areas 60
20.0 40.0 20.0 15.0 local 10.0
(refer note-4) %
of
Wellhead Area 5.0 - 5.0 2.5 2.5 local
X-Mas tree access platforms & 5.0(Note
5.0 5.0 5.0 2) - -
Service platforms
Primary Walkways, Access Ways
5.0 5.0 5.0 - - - -
and Stairs
Flare access ways 1.5 - 1.5 - - - -
Flare tip maintenance platform 5.0 5.0 5.0 - - - -
Helideck Refer table 17 2.5 2.5 2.5 1.0 1.0
Work Shop, WHR system, 75%
5.0 15.0 10.0 2.5 1.0
Laundry, AHU & Chillers area of
Electrical/Instrument Rooms, local 60
5.0 10.0 7.5 2.5 1.0
LER and any Roof areas %
Living rooms, Office/ of
Communication area and other 2.5 - 5.0 2.0 5.0 1.0 local
general areas in LQ
5.0(Note 5.0(Note 2.5(Note
Bridge 5.0 5.0 5.0(Note 3) 3) 3) 3)

1. Concentrated load shall be applied (except for drilling decks & laydown areas) together with open
area load over an area of 300x300mm for plating and stringers. Also refer clauses 3.3.12 & 3.3.13
for drilling loads and drilling requirements to be considered for the design.
2. This live load may be ignored for Topside global analysis. However, for checking of deck main beams
(beams directly supporting the stringers) this live load shall be considered.
3. Live load on bridge walkway can be neglected for extreme storm case.
4. For re-assessment of existing structures, live load on laydown areas shall be based on existing
loading diagrams/loading data if available.
5. Also refer subsection 6.10 for plate & stringer design
6. Refer clause 5.1.2 for blanket load criteria for reassessment of existing platforms.
4.1.5 Thermal Loads
Thermal loads resulting from temperature effects of fluids in piping, equipment,

wellheads and heat radiation from exhausts and flares that cause loads on structural
items shall also be considered in the design. Due to flare radiation, the temperature of
flare structural members increases and it varies over the length/height. The reduction
in yield strength and Young’s modulus due to the temperature increase, shall be duly
accounted for in the design of structural steel.
4.1.6 Mooring Loads
Two mooring bollards are normally located adjacent to the boat landing and attached to
the jacket legs. Refer A0-ENG-S-STD-002 for the design requirements of these mooring
bollards.
4.1.7 Drilling Loads
The decks (top deck/helideck) identified with drilling operations shall be designed for
drilling loads which comprises of storage and dropping loads as below:
- In general, no additional loads shall be considered for BOP (Blow out Preventer)
storage. But if any Project specific BOP storage load requirement is specified by
drilling division, the same shall be considered.
- Dropped object Protection (DOP) criteria shall be as per subsection 6.8.
4.2 Environmental Loads
For in-service analysis, the design environment shall be as below with the return periods
as defined in section 3.3.3:
Extreme Storm conditions : 100-year OMNI directional metocean criteria.
Operating Storm conditions : 1-year OMNI directional metocean criteria.
Environmental data as detailed in the Deltares Database available with CED shall be used
in extracting parameters to calculate environmental forces for all ADNOC Offshore fields
4.2.1 Wind Loads
Sustained wind velocities shall be used to compute global platform wind loads and gust
velocities should be used for the local design. Wind loads shall be calculated taking into
account the appropriate shape coefficient as mentioned in clause 3.3.10.

Exposed Members in the Jacket and Topside shall be designed so that wind induced
vortex shedding shall not occur in the in place configuration for the 100 year, 1 minute
sustained wind speed. Members shall also be designed so that vortex shedding due to
wind loading does not occur during transportation.
Flare booms, drilling derricks, telecommunication mast and large bridge shall also be
considered for the effects vortex shedding due to wind.
4.2.2 Wave and Current Loads
Structures that are not dynamically sensitive shall be designed against the provisions of
API RP 2A: clause 5.3.1.2 – Static Wave Analysis.
OMNI directional criteria shall be followed for design of new platforms and for
reassessment of Existing platforms site-specific directional dependant metocean criteria
shall be used.
For structures that are shown to be dynamically sensitive, a dynamic analysis shall be
undertaken in order to quantify both global and local inertial loads, following the
provisions of API RP 2A: clause 5.3.1.3 – Dynamic Wave Analysis.
The determinations of wave theories to be used shall be based on API-RP-2A-WSD,

Figure 5.3. Wave positions (phase angle) giving highest base shears for wave heading
broadside and highest overturning moments for waves heading diagonal to the jacket
are to be selected for the global analysis. Conductor shielding can be considered as per
API RP 2A, Figure 5.4.
Load cases shall include maximum and minimum water depth along with the
corresponding design storm parameters. The directions of current and wind be assumed
acting simultaneously and collinear with the directions of waves.
The maximum and minimum water depths shall be calculated for operating and extreme
storm condition as below for inplace analysis.
Maximum Water Depth = Water Depth at MSL+ SWL

Minimum Water Depth = Water Depth at MSL+ LAT
Where SWL includes (+ve) surge and LAT includes (–ve) Surge if any
4.2.3 Accidental loads
These loads can be broadly classified as below:
- Loads due to dropped objects such as those from cranes, monorails and drilling rigs
on to the platforms.
- Fire and Blast loads.
- Boat Accidental Impact loads.
Dropped object risk and the design loads to be considered shall be as determined by
project material handling and risk assessment studies. The structure shall be designed
to resist these loads.

Major fire and explosion hazards are identified as a part of project safety/QRA studies.
Explosion loads are pressures that may result from an explosion in a confined space. The
structure shall be checked for these loads, in combination with the appropriate functional
loads. The extent/requirement of specialized structural analysis will depend on the
magnitude of blast loads and the criticality of the structure.
The passive fire protection shall be provided as required based on the safety
recommendations. Refer to API RP 2FB, for detailed guidance on design against fire &
blast loading including guidance on passive fire protection (PFP) requirements &
reduction of yield strength, with increase in temperature of structural member.
Refer to ADNOC Offshore Specification A0-ENG-S-STD-002 for design of the structure

for Boat impact loading.
5. ANALYSIS AND DESIGN APPROACH
5.1 Inplace Analysis
The platform shall be designed to withstand all gravity and environmental loads.
5.1.1 Computer Model and Analysis
Computer model shall include all primary structural members. All appurtenances
contributing to environmental loading shall be properly accounted in the analysis. The
weights of all un-modelled items shall also be considered along with their appropriate
COG in the model.
The environmental loads shall be applied in grid and diagonal directions. Base shear
shall be the criteria for establishing critical wave position in parallel incidences and
overturning moment shall be considered for diagonal incidences. If the model consists
of series of jackets/sub-structures modelled together, approach angles that results in
maximum forces in each jacket/substructure, shall also be selected. In case of tripods,
wave approach angles shall include parallel and perpendicular directions to jacket faces.
Consideration shall also be given to the dynamic effects for tall or slender structures like
flare structures and telecommunication towers subject to wind loading. Dynamic
response to wind gusting and local vortex shedding shall be investigated. Wind fatigue
analysis shall be carried out slender structures.
Maximum and minimum water depth cases shall be considered for calculating the
hydrodynamic loads. Maximum and minimum wave periods shall also be considered for
maximizing the environmental loads as applicable.
For Dynamically insensitive structures (Natural period < 3.0 secs), Inplace analysis shall
incorporate increase in forces in the structure due to its dynamic response to
environmental loading. Dynamic effects shall be included by applying appropriate
Dynamic Amplification Factors (DAF) on wave loads. DAF shall be calculated by the
formula below:
A dynamic amplification factor (DAF) shall be applied to the wave and current forces.
The method of calculation of the DAF is as follows:
DAF = [(1-(fw/fs)²)² + 4(x(fw/fs))²] -½

Where fw = Wave Frequency

fs = Natural Frequency of Structure
x = Damping Ratio = 0.02
The structure natural period can be calculated for the first two modes (fs1 & fs2) & the
corresponding DAFs (DAFx & DAFy) along these two directions can be obtained by using
above equation.
The DAF in any wave direction 𝜃 to the direction of DAF1 can then be obtained using
following equation.
DAF𝜃 = (DAFx2 cos2𝜃 + DAFy2 sin2𝜃 ) -½
If the platform natural period exceeds 3.0 secs then a full dynamic in place analysis
(Wave response) shall be performed to account for DAF
Hydrostatic collapse checks as per API-RP-2A shall be carried out based on water depth
equal to the highest crest elevation.
Jacket and topside structure modelling shall include member offsets. SACS Modelling
shall be as per ADNOC Offshore Specification A0-ENG-S-GDL-001.
Benefits of grouted annulus (between jacket leg and pile) can be considered both for
new & existing structures. However, any benefit from the effects of grout filling of chords
(like in flooded members/braces) shall be disregarded in the design of tubular joints
during structure reassessment.
5.1.2 Analysis Conditions and Load Combinations
The structural analysis shall be performed as a minimum for the load combinations as
specified herein.
For the design of new platforms during select and Define phase, load combinations based
on both Equipment Load criteria (With Open area LL) and Blanket Live Load Criteria shall
be duly considered in the analysis. However, during conceptual studies, where
equipment data is unavailable, blanket live load criteria alone may be allowed. For
Execute phase blanket live load case requirement may be relaxed subject to Company
approval.
For re-assessment of structures, blanket live load criteria on existing deck areas shall
not be adopted and analysis shall proceed with equipment load criteria (With Open Area
LL) only. However, in specific cases, where loading data/original design reports are
unavailable, the blanket live load intensities may be considered in those deck areas
locally, with prior Company approval.
Both the deck maximum and minimum weights shall be considered.
For Environmental loading, a minimum of eight wave directions for structures with 4 legs
or more and 12 wave directions for tripod structures for both the operating and extreme
storm conditions shall be considered in combination with current and wind loads. Based
on number and spacing of legs all critical wave directions shall be evaluated and
considered in addition to the minimum stipulated wave directions.

Structures shall be designed to withstand the loads resulting from the anticipated load
combinations for the design phases from fabrication to in service operation. Joint
flexibility shall not be considered in design for new structure.
For installation by float over the emplacement design load shall be deduced from barge
motion study specific to the concerned project and shall be submitted for Company
approval.
Minimum number of Load combinations for the inplace analysis of Sub-structure &
Topsides are presented in the following Table along with basic combination for other
analysis.
Table 8
Load Combinations
Basic Load cases 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
In place Conditions Inplace Load Transport S. Impact Float
Lift
Jacket Topside out ation (Oper) over
Extreme Oper Tension Extreme Oper
100-Yr 1 Yr 100 Yr 100 Yr 1 Yr
1a 1b 1c 2a 2a
Structural Dead Weight & X X X X X - - X X X
Buoyancy
Structural Dead Weight - - - - - X X X - -
Equipment, piping & bulk X X X X X X X X X X
dead weight
Equipment, Piping and X X - X X - - - X -
Bulk ,(operating content)
Live loads (Note 2) X X - X X - - - X -
Crane (dead weights) X X X X X X X X X X
Crane (operating) loads - - - - X - - - X -
Vent/Flare Boom load X X X X X - - - X -
Bridge reactions (Note 4) X X X X X - - - X -
Environmental Loads -
(Note 3)
Extreme Storm X - X X - - - - - -
conditions: Wind, Wave
& current
Operating Conditions: - X - - X - - - - -
Wind, Wave and Current
Normal operating - - - - - - - - X X(Note
condition 3)
Transportation &
Installation
Support Displacement X
Transportation Criteria X
(incl. Sea fastening)
Lift: DAFs + other X
factors
Dead weight of sea X X
fastening & grillage
Float over emplacement X
load
Allowable stress 1.33 1.0 1.33 1.33 1.0 1.0(No 1.33 1 1.00 (Note 1.33
te 6) 1)
Factor
The typical load combinations for Equipment Load Criteria are presented below.

Load Combination No.1: Sub-Structure Load Combinations
Case 1-a: Extreme storm condition with equipment/piping/bulk operating loads along
with open area live loads.
Case 1-b: Operating Storm condition with equipment/piping/bulk operating loads along
with open area live loads.
Case 1-c: Extreme Storm – Pile Uplift Case (Minimum Load Case- without operating
loads of equipment, piping etc. to check the capacity of the piling under the
maximum uplift force). This case is not required if the both tension and
compression capacities are same.
Load Combination No.2: Topsides Load Combinations
Case 2-a: Extreme storm condition with operating weights of all equipment, piping etc.
along with open area live loads.
Case 2-b: Operating Storm condition with operating weights of all equipment, piping
etc. including Crane along with open area live loads.
Note:
1) For ship impact cases allowable stresses for jacket and boat landing members shall be as per
A0-ENG-S-STD-002.
2) For Blanket Live Load Criteria, the equipment/piping/bulk and open area live loads shall be
replaced with equivalent blanket live loads in the load combination. LL shall be as per table 7.
3) Float over Environmental criteria shall be based on Project specific design basis.
4) Reactions shall be calculated considering appropriate (global/local) live loads.
5) For Sub-structure, global analyses maximum and minimum water depths cases shall be
considered.
6) 1/3 increase in allowable stresses can be considered for loss of support case.
5.1.3 Structure Utilization Ratio
In order to allow for future load addition/extension/modifications, all new structures for
inservice condition shall be designed to a maximum utilization ratio of 0.9 for jacket
members/joints and 0.8 for piles.
Topsides member/joint UC limit shall be 0.95 for in service condition.
For preservice conditions the Maximum UC limit can be 1.0 for both jacket and topside
members/joints.
The above is applicable for all project stages.

5.1.4 Allowable Deflections
Table 9
Permissible
Structural Member Remarks
Deflection
Floor Beam L/200 Simply Supported

(due to imposed load)
L/180 For Cantilevers
Equipment & Valve Supports The deflection limitations for the
L/360
(> 5MT) equipment shall be checked with
Vendor’s requirement if any.
Major Rotating Equipment Dynamic analysis shall be
L/500
Supports performed for rotating equipment
>5.0MT
Beam with Brittle material L/360
Monorail Beams (due to Safe L/500

Working Load)
L/250 For Cantilevers
Plate of thickness, t t
As per Vendor’s
The worst of both the cases shall
Crane Pedestal Structure requirement or 1
be considered
Deg.
The maximum lateral deflection between the mudline and the deck levels shall be
restricted to H/200 for 100-year environmental criteria.
5.1.5 Foundation Design and Modelling
Based on soil conditions in this area, drilled and grouted piles are considered to be the
most suitable option since driving in carbonate rock will considerably reduce the friction
along the shaft of the piles due to degradation of the rock as a result of driving. Also
that driving may not be feasible in-view of high tip resistance. The platforms are thus
secured to the seabed by means of tubular pin piles grouted into holes drilled into the
seabed using the jacket legs as a template.The through leg piles and legs shall be
represented as concentric tubular members with a grouted annulus, with appropriate
modeling of the load transfer between the leg and pile, weight of grout shall be included.
Sleeve piles if provided shall only be considered in assessment for existing platforms and
not for design of new structures. However, the weight of the sleeve pile and additional
grout shall be considered for new structure design.
The foundation model below mud line shall be represented by data describing the
nonlinear relationship between the soil and the pile. It shall take the form of p-y (lateral
stiffness) and t-z (axial stiffness) curves from the appropriate Soil Investigation report
for the proposed location.

The non-linear approach for pile soil interaction shall be considered by taking into
account pile stiffness and the lateral behavior of the soil. Geotechnical data in the form
of P-Y and T-Z curves from the soil investigation report shall be used in the analysis. The
behaviour of carbonate rocks (initial resistance-stiff clay and post peak/residual
resistance- sand) shall be appropriately simulated for laterally loaded piles. To simulate
this behaviour hybrid curves as available from the geotechnical reports can be directly
used. In case of non-availability of hybrid curves a suitable combination of PY curves
representing initial resistance and residual resistance shall be done judiciously. In the
design of new platforms, contribution of conductors as piles for shear shall not be
considered. Pile group effect shall be duly accounted wherever applicable.
For new platforms Conductor support shall be considered as only vertically restrained at
the bottom. For existing structures Conductor shall be modeled to their actual depth of
penetration or to the depth of available soil data represented by appropriate p-y & t-z
curves as foundation along with consideration of any group effects as applicable. Lateral
group effect reduction factors shall be as per US Army Corps of Engineers/ASCE Group
guidelines.
Critical storm approach angles shall be selected so as to result in the maximum

tension/compression in the piles and members of the structure.
If the seabed is covered by a layer of un-cemented material, where an unsupported hole

cannot be drilled (due to drill hole stability), a suitable sleeve pile shall be passed through
the jacket leg and driven to a depth which will enable a socket to be drilled in the
underlying rock.
The pile to be designed to sustain vertical and lateral loads. The effect of scour and soil
disturbance during pile installation shall be considered as recommended in the soil
investigation reports. In absence of any definitive data from soil reports, scour depth of
minimum 1.0 times diameter shall be considered.
Unless Specified otherwise the pile penetration for new structures shall be designed to
resist the maximum computed axial loads and pull-out loads with the following pile
factors of safety also keeping in view provision for future load additions/Modifications.
 2.40 in Operating Condition.

 1.80 in Storm Condition.
 1.5 for Pull out case (With storm condition).
For Reassessment of Existing Structures, the pile FOS shall be verified against the values
stipulated in API-RP-2A, which are 2.0 for operating condition and 1.5 for storm
condition.
The pile penetration shall be calculated based on the capacity curves (based on grout
rock bond stress) as presented in soil reports. For the drilled and grouted piles end
bearing contribution is normally ignored for piles with a SUMP at the bottom based on
the fact that, it is difficult to remove all debris from the ‘SUMP’ below the pile tip during
installation. However, the approach (neglecting the end bearing contribution either fully
or partially) shall be based on the recommendations of the soil investigation
studies/reports.

Borehole data shall be obtained at the location where new installations are to be placed.
Due to experiences of Jack-up leg “punch through” in the field, consideration shall be
given to the requirement for additional shallow boreholes in order that the variation in
lateral soil profile can be taken into account in Jack-up studies. ADNOC Offshore
Specification A0-ENG-S-SP-101”Specification for Offshore Geotechnical Investigations”
contains the guidelines on the requirements of number of boreholes and other related
details for geotechnical investigation.
5.1.6 Pile to Jacket Connection
Jacket load transfer between the jacket legs and the piles shall be achieved through
grout. However, as an additional measure to transfer the jacket loads, welding of the
pile tops to the jacket (crown Shim Plates) shall be adopted.
The annulus between the leg and the outside of the pile shall be fully grouted. There is
no requirement for the inside of the pile to be grouted.
For effective connection, a grout/rock annulus shall be 75mm.
For all structures Grout shall also be verified as per DOE stipulations along with API
criteria. Also in existing jackets when shear keys are provided only for partial length then
the strength of the grout shall be the maximum of the capacity calculated with shear key
or plain pipe for their respective lengths.
Where the design of grouted connections takes into account the presence of shear
connectors, the following requirements shall be adopted.
 Shear connectors shall be placed on surfaces that are in contact with the grout.
 The shear connector spacing and outstand shall be uniform along the length of the
connection.
5.2 Fatigue Analysis
All the structures subject to cyclic loading shall be assessed for fatigue. The fatigue
analysis shall be performed based on wave occurrence data as provided in the Deltares
Environmental Database. All new Structures shall be designed for a minimum service life
of 30 years. Unless specified otherwise by Company dynamic spectral fatigue analysis
shall be performed for both new structures and assessment of existing structures.
The spectral & deterministic methods of approach with each having different level of
accuracy and requiring different computational effort.
 The structural/pile/soil interaction shall be considered appropriately in the foundation

simulation.
 The water depth to be assumed for fatigue analysis shall be taken as the nominal
water depth equal to LAT water depth + ½ of the tidal range.
 Current and wind loads are not to be considered in the fatigue analysis.
 Half the corrosion allowance value specified shall be applied in the analysis for
development of loadings, member nominal stresses and SCF values.
 Full marine growth shall be assumed to be present over the lifetime.
 Joint Flexibility shall not be considered for New Structures.

Wave loads on all appurtenances (like conductors, risers, caissons, J-tubes, fenders,
boat landing and other appurtenances) shall be accounted. All the welded attachments
(like riser stubs, fender/caisson supports etc.) shall be modelled and the fatigue life shall
be assessed.
For fatigue analysis, the wave kinematics as well as conductor shielding factors shall be
considered equal to 1.0.
For hydrodynamic coefficients required to be considered in fatigue analysis, refer clause

3.3.8.
The following FOS for fatigue shall be considered as per API RP 2A.
Table 10
Failure Critical Inspectable Not Inspectable

No 2 5
Yes 5 10
For fatigue analysis of existing structures factor of safety shall be considered only for
the remnant life of the structure if latest inspection reports don’t mention of any visual
damage/cracks on the joints.
The effects of fatigue due to crane structures should be considered in accordance with
API-SPEC-2C.
Wind spectral fatigue analysis shall be performed on wind sensitive slender structures
like flare towers/masts, bridges>50m, etc
If there are any fatigue damage during transportation then the same shall also be
accounted for in calculating the total fatigue life.
5.2.1 Deterministic Fatigue Analysis
This method depends on simplified representation of long-term wave climate and uses
discrete wave heights and periods to evaluate the structural response.
Adequate no. of wave attack angles shall be considered with sufficient numbers of wave
heights for each wave direction. For each wave height, sufficient numbers of wave
steps/phases shall be taken into consideration in the analysis for calculating stress
range.
The determinations of wave theory used shall be based on API-RP-2A-WSD, Figure 5.3.
5.2.2 Dynamic Amplification Factors
Dynamic amplification factors shall be applied to respective wave load cases to cater for
dynamic effects of waves on the platform.
Dynamic amplification factors (DAF) shall be calculated for each fatigue wave. For DAF
calculation refer to clause 5.1.1.

5.2.3 Spectral Fatigue Analysis
This method utilizes wave spectra and transfer functions thus allowing relationship of
the ratio of structural response to wave height as a function of wave frequency. The
effect of wave frequency on wave loading and structural response is explicitly accounted
for through the determination and use of hot spot stress transfer functions for evaluating
response statistics in each random state. Spectral fatigue account for the actual
distribution of energy over the entire wave frequency range.
The frequencies of the regular wave shall be selected appropriately, so that the transfer
functions are adequately defined over the relevant frequency range. Selection of
minimum and maximum frequencies should be based on the range of frequencies over
which there is significant energy in the seastates present in the wave scatter diagram.
Special attention shall be paid to the high frequency cut-off. In-order to accurately define
the dynamic response peak, at least three closely spaced frequencies on each side of
the natural frequency should be included.
For the purpose of selecting wave heights to be used for determining the transfer
functions, constant wave steepness can be used which provides simple relation between
the wave height and frequency. The wave steepness normally lies in the range of 1:15
to 1:25.
Basic guidelines for Spectral Fatigue analysis applicable both for new & existing
Structures.
Analysis Model
a. Structural Model will be developed from the in-place model.

b. The piles below the mudline are to be modelled as super elements.
c. A linear representation of the foundation will be used based on effective wave height
and period calculated from the ‘center-of-damage' sea state, i.e. the sea-state
estimated to contribute most significantly to fatigue damage.
d. The wave steepness shall be calculated based on center of damage wave height and
associated wave period.
Environmental Conditions
a. Wave energy spreading is neglected.

b. Eight (8) wave directions with four orthogonal and four diagonal to platform axes
shall be applied, with the angle between the directions at 45°. For tripod platforms
12 wave directions at 30° interval shall be considered.
c. No wind or current shall be applied.
Analysis
a. Wave loads are to be calculated using Airy wave theory and Morison’s equation.
b. A constant wave steepness (based on the value derived from the ‘centre of damage’
sea state) can be used while generating Transfer Functions.
c. The static transfer function shall be generated at least for 3 directions, representing
broad side, end-on and diagonal directions. The dynamic transfer functions shall be
a minimum of 8 directions for 4 leg platforms and 12 directions for tripods.
d. Frequency grid shall be selected from a refined (closely spaced frequency) dynamic
transfer function plot.

d1. For each wave frequency, 24 wave steps per wave cycle are to be specified for
each wave direction. The wave heights are selected as the lesser of maximum
wave height (limited to the maximum in-place storm wave height) in the
particular wave direction, or L/s, where L is the wave length and 1/s is the
dominant wave steepness, which is derived from the wave steepness at the
‘centre-of-damage’. A minimum wave height as shown in the scatter diagram
will also be applied.
d2. For stress recovery in dynamic analysis, equivalent static load method shall be
used.
d3. For dynamic analysis, minimum number of modes shall correspond to 95% mass
participation in the horizontal and vertical directions.
d4. Modal damping ratios of 2% shall be applied for all modes in all sea-states.
d5. The wave spectra of each sea state in wave scatter diagram shall be calculated
using Pierson-Moscowitz spectrum.
d6. Hs vs Tp Scatter Diagram shall be used if provided in the environmental data
else the relation between mean crossing wave period (Tz) and dominant wave
period (Td) is Td = 1.41 Tz
5.2.4 Fatigue Code Checks
Hot-Spot stresses at tubular joints shall be computed on 8 points on the brace

circumference and 8 points on the chord circumference. The Efthymiou's stress
concentration factors (SCF) shall be used to calculate the maximum hot spots stress
range for simple tubular joints.
For simple tubular joints, API S-N curve as defined in clause 8.5.1 of API RP 2A shall be
used.
The basic allowable cyclic stress should be corrected for seawater effects, the thickness
effect (If material thickness is above the reference thickness 16mm as per clause 8.5.2
of API RP 2A) appropriately. The improvement factor on fatigue performance can be
considered for welded joints profiled/grinded as per clause 8.5.3 of API RP 2A.
Weld improvement technique for increased fatigue life of joints shall be allowed only in
joints whose actual fatigue life without any weld improvement technique is at least equal
to or more than the required service life of the platform.
Weld toe burr grinding and Hammer peening techniques are not very common weld
improvement techniques and shall be used only when the fabrication Contractor is well
aware of these techniques and can effectively implement the same.
For variety of other details with tubular thickness transitions, different weld types,
gusseted connections etc., DNVGL-RP-C203 for different S-N curves can be referred.
For complex joints, where standard formulation does not apply, FEM analysis may be
adopted in specific cases as advised by the Company considering the criticality of the
joints.
5.3 Loadout Analysis
The new jacket, topside, modules and other components of offshore platforms shall be
checked for loadout condition (either by Skidded or Trailer). In absence of specific
loadout procedure, loadout condition for the analysis shall cover the following cases as
minimum:

 Normal Case: a vertical displacement of ±25mm shall be imposed to each support

point consecutively to account for any unevenness in the supports or skidding beams.
Basic Allowable stresses shall be used for this case.
 Extreme Case: To accounts of additional stresses due to extreme condition, loss of
support condition shall be considered subject to max displacement of 50mm applied
to each support or pair of supports as applicable. The basic allowable stresses can
be increased by 1/3 rd in this case.
For heavy topsides (>10000MT) barge deflections shall need to be considered for the
above cases.
The variation of the centre of gravity shall be accounted in the design as defined in Table
15.
5.4 Transportation Analysis
Transportation analysis shall be carried out to ensure that the members and joints of
the newly designed structures remain within allowable stress limits while being
transported to the installation location.
The structures shall be designed for dead loads plus the inertial acceleration loads due
to barge motions which shall be obtained either from the barge motions analyses or in
accordance with Table 11. The motions accelerations shall be modelled in the SACS TOW
software program to generate the member self-weight and inertia forces.
For structures having a transported weight greater than 2500T, these values may be
verified by a barge motion analysis (for several wave headings) during the
detailed/installation phase of engineering and the structure be checked for its adequacy
against these values.
The requirement of barge motion analysis during detailed/installation engineering stage

shall be project specific and the approach to be adopted shall be appropriate to the
towing route and the cargo size which shall be detailed out in the project specification.
These transportation loads shall include the following:
a. Gravity Loads:
This shall include the weights of the structure, and other transportation related items
and installation equipment.
b. Inertia Forces:
The dynamic loads which result from the transportation barge motion in all six
degrees of freedom. Inertia forces on the jacket members shall be generated for the
roll, pitch, yaw, surge, sway, and heave motions for the barge.
Wind loads on the structure during transportation shall also be included along with the
above loads.

Table 11-Noble Denton Criteria for Vessel Motions
Single amplitude (10 sec

Type full cycle period) Heave
Roll Pitch
Large Barges 20° 12.5° 0.2g
Small cargo barges (less than 76 m
25° 15° 0.2g
LOA or 23 m beam)
Small vessels 30° 15° 0.2g
The following notes shall be taken into consideration during analysis:
 Load combination shall be the following as minimum

+Roll ±Heave
±Pitch ±Heave
Other load combinations (with Quartering Seas) shall be as advised by Naval
architectural studies with barge motion values.
 Heave to be considered to act along the global vertical axes.
 Negative values may be as critical as positive values and particular attention shall
be given to the generation of uplift forces.
 Structure to be placed at the most stringent location on the barge in absence of
specific data.
 Grillage height.
 Barge Deflection as appropriate shall be considered.
All code check shall be performed with one-third increase in basic allowable stresses
except for the sea fastening and vertical stubs.
Validation of the Barge for Transportation purpose shall include a barge stability analysis
for both intact and one tank damaged conditions. This shall take reference from ABS
Rules for Mobile Offshore Drilling Units.
For long duration tows, such as from Far East to the Gulf, the fatigue sensitivity of the
cargo and sea fastenings shall be considered through fatigue analysis for predicted stress
cycles for the voyage duration and environment.
5.4.1 Sea Fastening
The design of sea-fastenings should be considered during detailed design of the

structure, to establish loading on the structure, to identify conditions which affect sizing
of the structure and to ensure that efficient details for connections and supports can be
developed.
Responsibility for design of sea fastenings lies with transportation Contractor. Structural
designer to ensure the structure can safely transfer motion forces to the sea fastenings
without damaging the structure and the barge.

5.5 Floatover Analysis
Mating analysis shall be carried with impact forces on jacket legs/deck columns/stabbing
points as determined in the Naval architectural analyses for various load transfer stages
during mating operation. The environmental criteria shall as defined in Project specific
Design basis.
In the mating operation the barge is ballasted down to first engage the stabbing points
of topside and then further to transfer the load from the barge to the substructure. 1/3
increase in allowable stress shall be considered for code checks.
5.6 Lift Analysis
The location of centre of gravity and the lifting hook point must be in perfect static
equilibrium for single hook lift. Eccentricity of padeye shall be given due consideration
in the model. In order to avoid any instability in computation, low stiffness springs may
be considered in the model. No increase in basic allowable stresses is permitted in lift
analysis.
5.6.1 Analysis Methodology
Lift analysis shall be performed considering separate cases with API recommended
Factors and the following effects and factors.
Table 12-Consequence Factor
Lift Points, attachments, spreaders 1.35

Members framing into the lift points 1.15
Other structural members 1.0
Table 13-Dynamic Amplification Factor
Gross Weight Offshore Onshore

W ≤ 100 1.30 1.15
100 < W ≤ 500 1.25 1.10
500 < W ≤ 1000 1.20 1.10
1000 < W ≤ 2500 1.15 1.05
W>2500 1.10 1.05
Table 14-Skew Effect
Rigid object Flexible

Type
(Jacket/topside) object
Statically indeterminate four Skew load (Note 1)
points lifts (Four slings direct distribution in any
75% / 25% 67% / 33%
or from spreader frame lift set of diagonally
points to the hook) opposite slings
Statically determinate lifts
(two slings to the hook with Skew Load factor =1.1
intermediate spreader bar)
Note-1:
For smaller lifts (equipment packages/skids etc.) where the weight is less than 100T, the skew
load effect may be accounted by considering a factor of 1.4 instead of carrying out load
distribution. Similarly, the COG variation effect can be accounted by considering a factor of
1.10. This approach is to simplify the analysis procedure for smaller lifts.
Tilt effect Factor (for Multi Hook Lifts) to be considered is 1.15.


5.6.2 COG Variation
Variation of COG shall be considered in the design for both the cases (API method and
Skew Load Method). The COG variation envelope size should be the percentage of the
max. overall plan dimension of the structure. The details are presented below:
Table 15
Item Variation COG envelope size (Width x

length)
Maximum of the below two shall be
considered
Jacket 5% 1.0x1.0m
Topside 10% 2.0mx2.0m
Vent Boom, Bridge 5% 0.5mx1.0m
Modules 5% 1.0mx1.0m
Counter weights shall be considered when the achievement of positive compression

contact between all stabbing and docking points (eg; deck legs and piles) is not
achievable when the structure weight is completely released from the crane hook. It
shall be also ensured that all slings are effective and in tension.
5.7 Boat Impact Analysis
The platform shall be designed to withstand boat impact forces due to operational and
accidental impacts. The boat/ship impact analysis shall be carried out on the boatlanding,
conductor/riser protectors. For unprotected braces and unprotected legs of platform, the
requirement of boat impact analysis can be decided based on risk assessment study.
The riser protector, boat landing structures shall be designed as removable type and the
boatlanding (on vessel approach side) shall be provided with anti-abrasion material.
These structures shall be able to absorb the energy (using suitable energy absorbing
units as necessary) elastically or plastically as applicable. The energy requirements shall
be calculated as per A0-ENG-S-STD-002. Any deviation to the boat impact criteria
specified herein, shall be justified with QRA/Safety studies with prior approval from the
Company.
Fender design & specification shall be as per ADNOC Offshore Specification A0-ENG-S-
STD-002 “Design Criteria for Boat Landing and Fenders“.
The fender system shall be of the tubular steel frames type and easily replaceable, lined
from the vessel approach side with suitable anti-abrasion material (e.g. rubber, wood
etc). The fenders shall be provided on sides of the platform to protect the risers, J tubes
and exposed conductors or any other part or component of the platform from possible
damage by floating vessels or objects. The location & number of the fenders in a platform
shall depend on the project specific safety & marine studies. One of the fenders (boat
fender) shall be provided with a boat landing. Proprietary systems may be incorporated
if economically proven. In general, location of any risers/J tubes behind the Boat landing
shall be avoided & in no case the risers/J tubes shall be located at the cantilever end of
the fenders.
Requirement of fenders for bridge support towers, flare towers and other small platforms
in the complex shall be identified in QRA studies during FEED/EPC.

When checking the jacket and its components for bollard pull loads, normal
environmental loads shall be considered. The fender designed to protect the
structure/appurtenances shall not get detached from the structure.
The criteria for linear analysis for jacket and fenders shall be as per ADNOC Offshore
specification A0-ENG-S-STD-002 “Design Criteria for Boat Landing and Fenders”.
5.7.1 Stress Criteria
In normal Impact case, operating condition environmental loads shall be considered with
impact loads. One-third increase in basic allowable stress for jacket structure can be
considered in the design. For boat landing structure, stresses can be allowed upto the
yield point of the material.
For accidental impact, being an extreme event, stress levels can be allowed upto yield
for Jacket members (Including the stub). Boat landing members may be designed to the
plastic limit of the member but without leading to progressive collapse. Environmental
loading can be ignored in this case.
In case of riser/conductor protectors, plastification of the protecting structure is allowed

but the plastic deformation shall leave a clearance of minimum 300mm with riser edge
in-order not to damage the riser/conductor.
Post-accident ship impact scenarios shall be considered through redundancy analysis as

per clause 17.9.2 of API RP-2A for unprotected jacket face. In this case, a 10-year
environmental condition shall apply in conjunction with normal operating loads and
increased stress criteria as applicable for accidental case defined in A0-ENG-S-STD-002.
This criterion caters for the short term only (circa 3 years).
Special consideration shall be given to the fender (boat landing/riser protector) support
joints. These support joints on the jacket legs shall have higher impact resistance than
the fender members to ensure that the fender members reach yield and deform without
damaging the jacket legs.
5.8 Unpiled Stability Analysis
5.8.1 After placing the jacket onto the seabed and before completing pile installation, the
jacket will be supported by its mudmats. The integrity of jacket and mudmat shall be
checked for various stages during installation. The checks shall include stability against
overturning and sliding. For mudmat checks, maximum gravity loads shall be considered
whereas for the jacket stability check, minimum gravity loads (without contingency) shall
be considered.
5.8.2 Pile hanging loads shall include loads induced by piles hanging on the top of jacket legs
prior to grouting. Various simultaneous hanging orders shall be considered to cover the
most onerous design condition. The environmental loading shall correspond to the
following:
 Water depth = both maximum and minimum water depths corresponding to

1 year storm.
 Wave height = 2.0 m (installation wave height)
 Wave period = 6.1 sec.
 Current speed = 50% of operating storm current

5.8.3 For mudmats design, one-third increase in basic allowable stresses can be used when
environmental loads are considered.
5.8.4 For stability checks against overturning and sliding due to environmental loads, a safety
factor of 1.5 shall be used. For bearing, the safety factor of 2.0 shall be used
5.9 Pushover Analysis
5.9.1 Pushover analysis is a static, non-linear procedure in which, magnitude of structural

loading is incrementally applied in-order to determine the ultimate strength of the
platform/structure for any extreme event of loading. Offshore structures experience
various types of extreme loadings from boat impact, seismic, extreme environmental
loading during its service life. Pushover analysis is normally required (under extreme
loading):
 To calculate Reserve Strength Ratio (RSR) for extreme environmental loading to

qualify the platform as a part of re-assessment.
 To calculate RSR under damaged condition to establish the residual strength and
redundancy of the platform and to identify the criticality of the damaged/removed
members with respect to overall structural integrity. The results also help to work
out the rating for inspection plan.
 To establish the energy absorption capacity of the platform under boat impact
condition
5.9.2 The non-linear analysis sequence involves calculation of nodal displacements and
element forces for each load step and updating the stiffness matrix. When the stress in
a member reaches the yield stress, plasticity is introduced. The introduction of plasticity
reduces the stiffness of the structure and additional loads due to subsequent load
increments will be re-distributed to members adjacent to the members that have gone
plastic. This procedure shall be continued until the structure, as whole, collapse or the
maximum load is attained.
5.9.3 Joint flexibility and local buckling effects shall be accounted in the analysis. The strain
hardening ratio should be defined. Failure criteria shall be established for defining the
collapse of the platform. Unless otherwise suggested by Company, pile plasticity shall
also be considered in the analysis.
5.9.4 A RSR value of 1.95 shall be maintained for all new structures irrespective of the
consequence or production criteria. The pushover analysis shall consider the following
for calculating the RSR.
 Yield Strength of the Steel to be increased by 15%.

 Dead loads to be increased by 50% i.e. a factor of 1.5 to be used for dead load. This
is not applicable for complex Platforms.
 The combination of Omni directional 100-year wave height, period and associated
surge & current should be used for the Pushover analysis.
 The pushover analysis shall be performed for all eight/twelve directions with the
above selected wave.
5.9.5 Refer to subsection 7.2 for pushover analysis of existing Platforms.

5.10 Blast and Fire Analysis
Since blast loading is a design accidental event, the only criteria must be met is that
structure must not collapse. Normally, true non-linear collapse analysis in the time
domain is not warranted unless elastic level analysis calls for major strengthening/re-
sizing.
Blast peak pressure for the analysis shall be considered as per Safety/QRA Studies.
The elastic analysis method involves applying average peak pressure load as UDL with
dynamic amplification factor on the blast wall and adjacent structural elements
(truss/floors). The criteria in linear analysis may be that the safety factors in stress
check can be removed and the yield stress can be increased by 1.265 to take into
account by quasi-static method, the effect of strain hardening (1.1) and plastification
(1.15). Special attention shall be given to the girders/beams in defining the unbraced
lengths of the unsupported compression flanges when the blast load is applied in reversal
direction on beams. Lateral restraints to reduce the unsupported lengths may be
required to be provided.
For local design (blast wall and floors) the criteria shall be, to limit the strain range.
Ultimate design capacity may be used as long as failure of these do not undermine the
global integrity of the platform. Special attention has to be given for the design of blast
walls integrated with deck truss. Stiffness of blast walls shall not be considered for global
analysis of the platform.
Blast walls are provided to reduce the effects of an explosion, to protect the personnel
and essential equipment against explosion pressure & to protect escape ways and
evacuation points. Usually the blast walls are fire rated as they may be required to act
as firewall subsequent to an explosion. Blast walls are of two types, one is purpose-built
type and the other a proprietary type of standard design. Purpose built wall (plate with
stiffeners) would be fabricated as any other structural component. Proprietary wall is a
special vendor supplied item. The approach to be adopted in selection of type of wall
shall be project specific.
If structural components are shown to be capable of withstanding the worst-case

explosion without rupturing or excessive deformation, the explosion will be contained
and no further analysis will be necessary. API RP 2FB code shall be followed for the blast
and fire design.
5.10.1 Fire Analysis
Temperature effects due to heat and fire shall be considered where generated as
primary operational scenarios e.g. flare structures.
For any structures other than the flare towers and similar structures, primary and
secondary members will be protected by passive or active fire protection system as
deemed necessary and justifiable by the appropriate quantified risk assessment.
Refer to API RP 2FB, for detailed guidance on design against fire & blast loading
including guidance on passive fire protection (PFP) requirements & reduction of yield
strength, with increase in temperature of structural member. Additionally, Company
Specification SP-1029 shall be referred for specification of PFP.

5.11 Seismic Analysis
5.11.1 All new platforms shall be designed for seismic event based on seismic design data
provided by the Company. All seismic design including framing requirements shall be
in accordance with guidelines stipulated in API RP 2A.
5.11.2 For existing Platform reassessment seismic event design will not be required for lighter
platforms but for heavier platforms depending on the consequence of failure Company
shall recommend this requirement on a case by case basis.
5.12 Building Module Design
5.12.1 The walls of building module may consist of flat or profiled structural steel plate
connected to internal framing of longitudinal, horizontal and diagonals members as
required.
5.12.2 The cladding may be considered as stressed skin (shear) in order to avoid/minimise
bracing and make the module lightweight. In this method the wall is designed as part
of the module structure to resist lateral loads. Special attention shall be given for the
design approach to be adopted for inservice conditions in stressed skin (for fire/blast
rated walls) design. It needs to be established for a stress skinned wall to retain the
load bearing capacity during a fire scenario with the prescribed fire rating. The
adoptability of stressed skin design is subjected to prior approval from the Company.
5.12.3 Penetrations in the load bearing walls, for doors, windows, ducts, hatches, wall air
conditioners and large transits shall have framing around the perimeter of such
openings extending along the wall into the major floor beams, roof perimeter beams
or wall frame columns. The cladding shall be permanently attached to these members.
Wall penetrations should generally be avoided in blast walls and H/J rated fire walls.
If unavoidable the penetration shall be of the same fire and/or blast rating as the wall
with particular consideration given to vendor guidelines on the same.
5.12.4 The building modules shall be checked for in-service and pre-service condition loads.
For building modules having walls integrated with deck framing, separate local analysis
for the module shall be carried out. The stiffness of blast/fire rated walls shall not be
considered in the platform global in-service condition analyses.
5.12.5 For helidecks mounted on the top of buildings, consideration shall be given to the gap
requirement between the roof and helideck as per the guidelines of GCAA (Civil
Aviation Authority, Environmental Effects), to avoid the distortion of wind flow and
thus the turbulence for helicopter operations.
5.12.6 Deflections shall be limited to control the damage to cladding, coating, fire proofing
etc. in in-service & pre-service conditions. The wall plate shall be checked for local
buckling as required using DNV RP-C201. For corrugated sheets design, BS 5950 Part-
6 & 9 can be followed.

5.13 Helideck Design
The helideck construction shall be a solid steel plate (unless specified otherwise) with a
non-skid non-spark surface finish.
For structural designs the most critical of the following choppers shall be considered for
respective platforms unless any other type of helicopter is defined specifically by projects
in consultation with ADNOC Offshore logistics.
 For New Complex Platforms - AW-189, Sikorsky S61N, Super Puma AS332L2 and
Bell 525.
 For New WHTs – AW139, AW169, Bell 412 and Bell 429.
For the purpose of design, the helicopter shall be assumed to land on two wheels
irrespective of actual number of wheels or skids. The helideck design shall include
punching shear check for an undercarriage wheel. The helideck shall be designed such
that any point on the safe landing area is adequate to take the design loads. Removable
safety net shall be provided around the perimeter of the helideck and should be strong
enough to withstand and contain, without damage, a 100kg weight dropped from a
height of 1m.
Operational requirements with respect to helideck landing requirements as required by

UAE Civil Aviation Law and Civil Aviation regulations are defined in the Civil Aviation
Advisory Publication Helicopter Landing Areas (CAAP 71). This document encompasses
the requirements given in ICAO manual. The helideck identified with drilling facilities
shall be provided with hatch opening to facilitate drilling/wireline operations. The
helideck shall be designed for normal, crash, storage and drilling (as applicable) loads.
For details of the helicopter data required for sizing of helideck and design, please refer
to CAP437/CAAP71.
Table 16-Load factors for the design of Helidecks
1 Load factor normal landing 1.5
2 Load factor accidental landing 2.5
3 Structural response factor (SRF)** 1.3
** A sympathetic Response Factor (SRF) of 1.30 shall be considered for design of

primary Columns and beams.
5.13.1 Helicopter Landing (Normal)
A normal helicopter landing load shall be taken as 1.5 times the maximum take-off
weight of the helicopter. In addition to these landing loads, the helideck shall be
assumed to carry the loads specified below as “Superimposed Loads”. No increase shall
be allowed to normal working stress.

5.13.2 Helicopter Landing (Accidental)
An emergency helicopter landing load shall be taken as 2.5 times the maximum take-
off weight. In addition to these landing loads, the helideck shall be assumed to carry
the loads specified below as “Superimposed Loads”. Allowable stresses will be
increased by 1/3 for this condition.
5.13.3 Superimposed Loads
The following loads shall be assumed in addition to the landing loads noted above.
a. A uniformly distributed load of 0.50 kN/m2 to be applied over the whole helideck
area to allow for pipework, etc. hung from the supporting structure.
b. An additional uniformly distributed load of 10 kN/m2 to allow for possible
equipment storage during helicopter operations shall be applied to any 2.0m wide
perimeter strip of the helideck, up to a maximum load of 100 kN.
c. Lateral loads totaling half the helicopter’s maximum take-off weight shall be applied
to the contact areas coincident with the equivalent static loads. These lateral loads
are to be considered in addition to those arising from the operational wind speed.
5.13.4 Drilling and Wire Lining Operations
Helidecks shall be considered for Drilling and Wire lining loads as specified in Clause
3.3.13 where the helidecks are above the well bay area.
5.13.5 Helideck for Storage
A uniformly distributed load of 2.5 kN/m2 shall be applied as a general load to the
whole of the Helideck to allow for auxiliary equipment, incidental loads etc. in lieu of
other superimposed loads mentioned in above clauses together with landing loads.
5.13.6 Helideck Plate Design
Helideck plating & stiffener design shall be carried out as per the requirements of the
DNVGL-OS-E401. The Helicopter Wheel loads shall be as per ICAO Doc 9261: Heliport
Manual. The load factors considered as per table 16 for global analysis shall be replaced
with DNV load factors for local checks.
5.13.7 Wind Load - Helideck
The limiting Operational wind speed shall be assumed for Normal Helicopter Landing
load cases (30Knots/15.4m/s) and 3 sec Gust wind for Accidental landing case, as
shown in Table 17 below. All other load cases shall consider wind in accordance with
“Table 1 – Return Periods”.

Table 17
CASE TYPE OF LOAD LOAD DESCRIPTION CODE

CHECKING
NORMAL CASE Helicopter Wheel Refer to Table 16
HELICOPTER Load
LANDING
SUPERIMPOSED a. 0.50kN/m2 on whole area Basic allowable
LOADS b. 10kN/m2 on a 2m wide stresses
perimeter strip, up to a
max. load of 100kN.
c. Horizontal loads at wheels:
0.5xMTOW (refer clause
5.12.3c)
WIND LOAD Maximum Operational Wind:
[30Knots(15.4m/s)]
EXTREME CASE HELICOPTER WHEEL Refer to Table 16
HELICOPTER LOAD
LANDING
SUPERIMPOSED a. 0.50kN/m2 on whole area Basic Allowable
LOADS b. 10kN/m2 on a 2m wide stresses with
perimeter strip, up to a 1/3 increase.
max. load of 100kN.
c. Horizontal loads at wheels:
0.5xMTOW (refer clause
5.12.3c)
WIND LOAD 3 Sec Gust
HELIDECK FOR AREA LOADING 2.5kN/m2 on whole area + Basic Allowable
STORAGE Extreme & Operating Storm stresses (1/3
Wind (2 load cases) + increase
Helicopter at rest allowed only for
extreme case).
WIRELINE WELL LOGGING 25kN anywhere Basic allowable
OPERATIONS RIG EQUIPMENT 2.5 kN/m2 whole area + stresses (1/3
& DRILL COLLAR Extreme & Operating Storm increase
Wind (2 load cases) allowed only for
extreme case)
DRILLING BOP/DRILL COLLAR Refer clause 4.1.7 and 6.8 Basic Allowable
OPERATIONS DOP stresses.
1/3 increase of
the basic
allowable
stresses for
DOP
(The helideck is to be designed for helicopter landing anywhere on the helideck)

5.14 Bridge Design
Bridges shall be designed to include consideration of the following factors:
a. The bridge shall be designed to withstand appropriate operating loads including,

piping, monorail, cable and live loads (refer Table 7) in combination with wind loads
b. Temperature/Expansion loads.
c. Friction Loads. Due to relative movement between platforms and friction between
bridge and bridge support, a horizontal force shall be applied at bridge support
points. Friction coefficients to be considered as follows:
0.3 for Steel to Steel,
0.12 for Steel to TEFLON.
Conservatively for design 0.3 friction coefficients shall be considered for both local
and global analysis of new bridge and new bridge supports. For existing bridges it
shall be considered appropriately as per the actual site conditions of the bearing
pads.
d. One end of the bridge shall be designed as a hinged support and the other end as a
sliding support. The sliding support shall provide a guide restraints in the vertical
and lateral directions. The sliding end should have a provision for 150% of the
predicted translation. The hinged connection shall be designed to withstand 150% of
the expected axial thrust.
e. Dynamic Response of the structure should be considered as appropriate. Dynamic
effects due to resonance due to movement of the pedestrian on walkway bridges
shall be considered. The guidelines given in BS 5400-2 standard, although
withdrawn, can be referred in this regard.
f. The ability to install the bridge shall be checked by carrying out lifting analysis.
g. The bridge shall be checked for Hydrotest assuming a reasonable test case condition.
h. Serviceability condition with respect to Deflection under the imposed loads, pre-
camber etc. shall be considered.
i. Case (if any) of a damaged/corroded connection between bridge and supporting
structure shall be considered.
j. The bridge bearings shall be designed and constructed considering the long-term
inspection access and provision of 25mm lifting of the bridge chord at individual
support to replace the bridge bearing to protect the long term integrity.
k. The bridge shall be designed to be fabricated with a built-in camber so that it will
remain level after installation.
l. The deflection of the bridge under full operation load shall not exceed Span/325.
m. Dynamic frequency analysis shall be performed to calculate the natural period for
bridges whose length is greater than 50m.
n. New bridges shall also be analyzed for the condition of having pinned supports on
both ends along with considering thermal loads. Lateral stiffness of the supporting
platforms may be considered to avoid conservatism in Pinned condition.

6. MISCELLANEOUS DESIGN
6.1 Lifeboat Support
Support structure for lifeboat shall be designed to resist 2.2 times the maximum
functional loads in combination with walkway/muster area load. The stresses shall be
limited to basic allowable levels. Special attention shall be given to davit connection
detailing at the deck level for proper load transfer and deflection control.
6.2 Caissons and J Tubes
Caissons and J-tubes shall be modelled with the platform structure and checked for
stresses under environmental loading. J-tubes shall be checked additionally for cable
pulling forces. Vortex shedding checks also shall be performed.
6.3 Cathodic Protection
6.3.1 The design of the CP system for offshore fixed steel structure shall be in compliance with
the latest revision of ADNOC Offshore specification for Cathodic Protection - Offshore
Steel Structure A0-IG-C-SP-007. The design life for the anodes shall be 30 years taking
into account the requirement to protect conductors to be installed after structure
installation.
6.3.2 In the event of any conflict of data shown in this standard with that of A0-IG-C-SP-007
then the most stringent of them shall be followed.
6.3.3 Jacket structural members in the splash zone up to MSL (zone-1), submerged zone
(zone-2) and buried zone (zone-3) shall be considered for cathodic protection design.
6.3.4 Following members shall be included in the surface areas:
 Jacket leg outer surfaces in all zones.

 Jacket braces outer surfaces in all zones.
 Conductors’ outer surfaces above mudine.
 Mudmat plate bottom area shall be included in buried zone and all other exposed
areas in submerged zone.
 Main piles outer surface below mudline (least of 20D or actual penetration).
 Sleeve piles outer surface below mudline (least of 20D or actual penetration).
 Boat landing and caisson/riser/conductor protectors.
 J tubes and Caissons-both external and internal areas.
 Miscellaneous items (riser clamps, conductor guides/clamps, caisson supports/
stubs, trunnions, etc.).
 All coated or uncoated metallic structure that shall be partially or completely
submerged and buried which are permanently electrically continuous to the offshore
fixed structure without a dedicated CP system.
6.4 Wave Slamming
6.4.1 Local design of all horizontal jacket members subject to periodic exposure and
submergence by waves shall be performed for wave slam forces.

6.4.2 Impact forces shall be calculated from the maximum vertical water particle velocity at
the air/water interface at the level of the horizontal members using Morison's equation
with a coefficient of slam of 5.5 for tubulars as per API-RP-2A. For Non-Tubulars suitable
factors can be considered with prior approval of Company.
6.4.3 The buoyant lift from the water displaced by the member shall be added to the impact
forces.
6.4.4 Allowable stresses shall be increased by 1/3.
6.4.5 Alternatively, the method given in DNVGL-RP-C205 or a method that accounts for the
dynamic amplification may also be used.
6.5 Vortex Shedding
6.5.1 Vortex-induced vibrations (VIV) of structural elements are caused by unsteady drag and
lift forces generated by shedding of vortices. The most common phenomenon is cross-
flow VIV.
6.5.2 The susceptibility of structures or structural members (bracing members, caissons, J-

tubes, risers, conductors etc.) to vortex-induced vibration in either air or water shall be
investigated and the associated fatigue damage shall be evaluated if found critical.
6.5.3 The possibility of excitation on structure member due to wind can be determined using
the lock-on boundary curve shown in OTH 92 379 report based on the critical velocity
and stability parameters. For members in water D.N.V No. 30.5 can be referred to
determine the excitation based on reduced velocity and stability parameter.
6.5.4 Jacket members including conductor shall be designed for the following conditions
ensuring that vortex shedding does not occur in the in place configuration:
a. 10 year wave + 100 year current.

b. 100 year wave + 10 year current
6.5.5 Refer clause 4.2.1 for wind induced vortex.
6.6 Runway Beams
6.6.1 The design of runway beams (gantry run beams/monorail beams) shall be based on BS
2853. The runway beam on which the trolley moves shall be of proper size, adequate
strength and shall have even running surface. It shall be adequately supported
(vertically, longitudinally and laterally) and shall have proper access for maintenance.
6.6.2 Runway beam flanges should have sufficient thickness to ensure that the transverse
bending stress in conjunction with all other/longitudinal stresses do not exceed those
specified in BS 2853. The details of trolley wheel assembly and the head room
requirement also shall be looked into, while selecting the profile of the beam (width &
depth).
6.6.3 For computing the stresses in the runway beams, load of lifted item, weight of beam and
lifting appliance shall be considered. Dynamic effects shall be accounted as per the Code.
For special conditions such as lifting from boat, appropriate dynamic factors shall be
considered.

6.7 Crane Pedestal Structure
6.7.1 The factors to be considered in design of crane supporting structure are as below:
Table 18
Factors on rated load (1)
Item Remarks
Boat Lift Platform Lift
Local Design-Crane Pedestal &
Effects of crane
its attachment to the deck 3.0(2) 2.0
dead load, wind,
structure
offlead and side lead
Global Deck Design 2.0(2) 1.33 to be considered
Notes:
1. Wherever, confirmed vendor data is available, the same may also be used.
2. Dynamic coefficient of 3.0 and 2.0 is assumed in lieu of detailed calculation
based on eq.4.1 of API Spec 2C for local design and global design respectively.
6.7.2 The adapter connection detail shall meet the requirements of section 3.4 of API RP 2A
for conical transitions. The Vendor interface involve specifying material grade, identifying
the transition (adapter connection), requirement of service platform and its access from
the deck. The pedestal deflection shall be within limits specified by the slewing bearing
Manufacturer.
6.7.3 All crane supporting structure (pedestal) connections including adaptor interface and at
the deck level shall be checked for fatigue. The utilization cycles of 25,000 can be
considered for fatigue check. The crane pedestal sizing should take into account storage
requirement if any from the process.
6.7.4 Crane boom rest shall be designed for maximum load to which it may be subjected when
the booms are in stowed position during storm environmental condition and
transportation condition. In addition the boom rests shall be designed to carry impact
load equal to 2.0 times the static load reaction from the boom in the stowed position
without environmental loading. Lateral restraints for crane boom rests shall be designed
for 10% of the static load.
6.8 Dropped Object Design
6.8.1 For dropped objects, Design Accident Events (DAEs) will most probably result from crane
or drilling operations, where an object is dropped on to the exposed surfaces of the
topside or swung laterally into structure, equipment, and/or piping.
6.8.2 For Crane operations, and for each topside area subject to impact, the number of objects,
their size, configuration, and weight envisaged to be lifted over the area are identified
and the average potential drop height for different objects is assessed. The DAEs are
identified and defined in material handling studies based on safety assessment.
6.8.3 For design of structural elements against dropped object impact, plastic capacity may be
considered as the capacity of fully developed mechanism that will be formed by any
ductile material.
6.8.4 As a minimum on a WHT, the topmost deck within 10m of any well centerline will be
designed to withstand both of the below criteria:

 Drill collar of diameter 168.27 mm weighing 66kN from a height of 2m.

 Weight of 39kN (inclusive of 1.3 factor) of size 1m x 1m x 1m falling from 3m height.
6.9 Emplacement Forces
Emplacement forces (e.g. bridge installation, Deck Stabbing, etc) are produced by
impact between the module guides and bumpers. These Impact forces shall be
determined from Table 19.
Table 19-Bumper & Guide Impact Forces
Bumper & Guide System Function Impact Force % of Module Weight

Fh Fp Fv
Vertical Post Primary 10 1 10
Sloping Post Primary 10 1 10
Secondary 5 1 10
Pin & Bucket Secondary 5 5 10
Where:
Fh = Horizontal impact load acting normal to the guide face

Fp = Horizontal impact load acting parallel to the guide face
Fv = Vertical impact load
For stabbing cones:
Fh = 10% of adjacent hook load acting in any Horizontal direction and locations.
Fv = 10% of hook load applied vertically in the most onerous location.
No Increase in allowable stresses shall be used for the design against these loads.
6.10 Plate and Stringer Design
6.10.1 The deck plate and stringers for new platforms shall be designed for both open area
live load and blanket live load cases as specified under local design of Table 7.
6.10.2 Refer ADNOC Offshore specification A0-ENG-S-SP-002 for steel and GRP grating design
requirements.
6.11 Riser Clamp and Supports
6.11.1 All appurtenances including risers shall be modelled/simulated for the global analysis
to account for hydrodynamic loading. The riser support members (stubs and jacket
members) shall be checked locally for the riser loads obtained from riser stress
analysis. In general, provision of riser clamps in the splash zone shall be avoided as
much as permissible, based on the riser design.
6.11.2 Clamps on Risers (Hanger and Guide) shall be as per SP-1047 “Specification of Riser
Clamps”.
6.11.3 For Structural Clamps where friction is the medium for load transfer, neoprene lining
inside the clamps need not be provided.

6.12 Lifting Aids Design
6.12.1 In general Padeyes shall be used for all lifts. In case trunnions are preferred, prior
approval from ADNOC Offshore technical authority shall be obtained.
6.12.2 For padeye/trunnion design, the sling load calculated/arrived at by including all the
factors/effects (as applicable) stated in subsection 5.6 shall be considered. To account
for lateral load effect in the design, a horizontal force equal to 5% of the Load shall be
applied. If the padeyes/lift points are not oriented with the sling direction, then
computed force acting along the axis of the pinhole or trunnion should be applied
additionally along with the horizontal load of 5%.
6.12.2.1 Pad Eye Design
Selection of shackle shall be based on static sling load. The SWL of slings and shackles
should be equal or greater than static sling load.
An indicative padeye dimensions expressed in-relation to the shackle pin diameter (D)
and clearances are as below:
Diameter of the hole = 1.05 * D (min. D+2 mm and max. D+5 mm)
Radius of main plate = 1.75 *D
Radius of Cheek Plate = 1.50* D
Thickness of main plate = 0.25 *D to 0.40 *D
Thickness of cheek plate = shall not exceed 75% of main plate thickness. (For all
strength checks a maximum of only 50% shall be considered)
Minimum sling clearance = 0.5* diameter
The thickness of the padeye (main plate and cheek plates) shall be minimum of 75%
(or as specified by the Manufacturer) of the jaw width of the shackle so that pin
bending does not reduce the safety factor of the shackle.
Spacer plates shall be used if the difference between the jaw width and the padeye
total thickness is more than 12mm, but shall not be taken into account in the
determination of padeye strength, and shall be detailed accordingly.
The maximum static sling load for which the padeye is designed, the selected shackle
size with SWL, the total lift weight and COG location should be mentioned in the
drawing. In general, for fabricated padeyes/lift points, the direction of loading should
be in line with the plate rolling direction and this should be notified in the drawing.
Padeye checks should include the following.
 Bearing check,
 Tension check (area of main plate between stiffeners),
 Shear/pull out check (failure may occur at the padeye hole or through main
plate around cheek plates),
 Bending (inplane and out plane),

 Combined stress check(axial, shear and bending).
All padeyes shall be designed for a minimum factor of 2.0 times the static sling load.
6.12.2.2 Trunnion Design
The trunnion central main plate (shear plate) should be slotted through the main
tubular or plate the trunnion is attached to, and should be designed to transfer the
total sling load into the main tubular or plate, not taking into account the trunnion.
The trunnion will be regarded only as a former, and will not be considered as resisting
the load. The diameter of the pipe will be three times the required sling diameter. In
Trunnion design, an additional out of balance force due to difference in sling loads
shall be considered by applying 45% of the lifting attachment design load in one sling
and 55% in the other sling.
The lift point load transfer to the supporting structure should preferably be through
shear. Direct pull out connections should be avoided. In case of unavoidable situations
(for padeyes), material certified with through thickness properties shall be used.
6.12.2.3 Spreader Bar/Frame Design
Spreader bars or frames, if used should be similarly treated as stated in subsection

5.6 for the design. Spreaders frames shall preferably be connected to modules/deck
by slings. If rigid links/legs are provided, they should be adequately braced to take
swing forces and in the analysis, a horizontal force of 5% of the vertical should be
applied to account for sway effect.
7. ASSESSMENT OF EXISTING PLATFORMS
a. The re-assessment of existing structures shall be done in accordance with API RP 2A and
API-2SIM. The approach to be developed specific to the project taking into account the
criticality of the structure, the facilities and the requirements. Some of the guidelines to be
followed for re-assessing the existing platforms are presented in this section.
b. ADNOC Offshore in consultation with the leading experts in this field have developed a
regional acceptance criteria, which shall be applicable for the reassessment of offshore
structures located in this region. Refer to subsection 7.2 below for the same.
c. All re-assessment of existing structures shall be carried out in accordance with the
requirements of this document and API-RP-2A and API 2SIM. In the event of any conflicting
requirements between this standard & requirements API RP 2A- WSD or API-2SIM, the
requirements/criteria stated in this standard shall govern.
d. Each of the existing platform structures that require structural modification and or
modification of loading and or modification of any other parameter that affects
strength/capacity of the structure or loading on the structure shall be subject to structural
verification to confirm that its structural integrity is not compromised by the proposed
modifications as mentioned above.
e. Any Modification to an existing platform needs to be approved by Central Engineering
Division of ADNOC Offshore and shall be internally assessed through the management of
change (MOC-SMS) procedure.

7.1 Reassessment Initiators
Initiators for the re-assessment of platforms can be considered as below:
 Changes from the original design or previous design such as increase in load, change
in usage from the original purpose, revaluation of environmental loading or strength
of loading.
 Inadequate deck height where previous or new criteria will impact the deck and the
same has not been considered previously in the design.
 Damage to primary Structural Member.
 Exceedance to original design Life.
7.2 Reassessment Procedure
a. All structures to be assessed shall be evaluated on their current condition.

b. The existing model shall be verified against available as-built data. Discrepancies
between the model and the as-built data shall be brought to the notice of Company
for further advice. All other elements of the model shall be checked and updated as
required to comply with the requirements of API RP 2A-WSD and this standard.
c. In line with normal design practice, the first evaluation shall be based on elastic
linear structural analysis (except for platforms with inadequate deck height) but with
due consideration given to the following:
c1. Rationalisation of loads on the platforms with appropriate contingencies (Refer
table 6). Live loads to be worked out based on detailed identification of open
areas considering the existing equipment and piping on deck floors,
c2. Load combinations shall be checked to ensure live load reduction factors are
applied to the deck live loads in accordance with Table 7 of this standard for the
global structural analysis,
c3. Future corrosion allowance based on historical corrosion rates,
c4. Marine growth as reported in inspection reports with allowance for future,
c5. The review of available soil reports and on-site/near-site borings and adoption
of the most appropriate one. If required re-assess the soil parameters,
C6. Directional environmental criteria for operating & storm conditions shall be used.
No reduction in environmental loading to be considered for the re-assessment.
Wave kinematic factor of 0.95 for inplace analysis can be considered.
d. The modelling of jacket and topside structure members shall be done with centre
line to centre line approach. In case of any overstressing or failures, the following
refinements may be considered in-order to qualify the platform.
d1. Yield stress based on material certificates,
d2. Utilizing existing conductors (without internal components) as piles for shear,
d3. Refinement in the modelling and design parameters such modelling of members
lengths (face to face), moment amplification factors (cm), modify effective length
factors as per AISC,
d4. Joint Flexibility,
d5. Grout Effect for grout Filled Members (legs),
d6. LRFD Approach for specific Cases (Pile Capacity Checks) as advised by Company,

d7. Staged loading shall be considered for strengthening of existing members, which
are likely to attract any additional modification loads.
e. While qualifying the members with face check, consideration shall be given for the
increased stiffness of the member due to its reduced length. In this case member
with offset may be modelled if required and the sensitivity in the results to be
checked to arrive at the reasonable justification for critical members.
f. For supporting new risers on existing platforms, the adequacy of the supporting
members shall be taken into account while working out the clamp locations. In lieu
of detailed analysis, the adequacy of the support members can be checked by
adding, the incremental UC ratios/stresses obtained from local analysis/check due
to addition of new risers with the global condition UC ratio/stresses corresponding to
the existing condition. In case of absence of the design results of the existing
condition of the jacket members, approach of limiting incremental UC ratios to
certain level based on the criticality and type of the members (horizontal brace,
vertical brace) can be considered. However, this has to be project specific and the
design approach to be agreed with Company.
g. In fatigue life re-assessment, during the estimation of remaining service,
consideration shall be given to the accumulated damage for the existing/pre-
condition and the future accumulation of damage for intended condition life, to
account for change of damage rating due to change in facilities. Sensitivity analyses
shall be considered to improve the fatigue life. Reduction of FOS on past life of the
joints can be considered taking into account the extent/level of inspection of the
joints planned/undergone based on Company’s Structural Integrity Management
System.
h. For fatigue life assessment of existing structures based on inspection records
resetting of existing damage (for joints which have undergone MPI/Grinding and
have been found to have no cracks) could be considered based on recommendations
provided in ISO-19902 and DNVGL-RP-C203.
i. For consideration of Fatigue, 50% of the corrosion allowance shall be considered.
Where a member fails, the as-is member thickness can be assumed. In which case,
an allowance for future corrosion can be assumed based on historical corrosion rates.
j. Similarly, maximum surveyed marine growth may be assumed in lieu of design
marine growth as a case of mitigation for low fatigue lives on existing structures.
k. A minimum remnant life of 20 years in addition to the original design life is required
unless otherwise advised by ADNOC Offshore. Fatigue assessment shall be based on
Dynamic Spectral Analysis techniques.
l. Strengthening measures like stiffening, grouting etc. shall be worked out as required
to justify any local failures. Further as a part of qualifying process, mitigation
measures shall be considered and series of sensitive analysis shall be carried out
with various combination of these measures. The following may be considered as
some of the mitigation measures.
l1. Control of marine growth by periodic maintenance,
l2. Removal of redundant appurtenances if any,
l3. Restriction on live load,
l4. Additional Piling.
m. All the strengthening, mitigation measures shall be developed as required, as a part
of first stage of re-assessment analyses for Company’s consideration and direction
on the requirement of second stage of analysis.

n. The second stage involves ultimate strength analysis (pushover) and this is normally
required if the platform does not pass the design level analysis (first stage) or if the
platform has inadequate deck height. This analysis is to demonstrate that a structure
has adequate strength and stability to withstand the overload. Under this process,
local overstress and local damage is accepted provided collapse of the platform is
avoided. The adequacy of the platform is determined by calculating the reserve
strength ratio (RSR) using pushover method by defining the failure criteria.
o. Unless otherwise specified by Company, the following RSR criteria along with the
notes below shall be followed for pushover analysis of Existing platforms. The
consequence levels for each platform shall be advised by Company based on
production levels, failure consequence etc.
Table 20-RSR Criteria for Platform Pushover Analysis
Abnormal Storm
Consequence Target RSR
Return Period
Level (refer to notes 3 to 5 below)
(yrs.)
Catastrophic 1.95 10000
Severe 1.65 2500
Critical 1.45 1000
Marginal 1.32 500
Negligible 1.32 500
1. Design level analysis is not applicable for platforms with inadequate deck height.
For platforms with inadequate deck height, all members falling in the wave zone
shall be designed for wave forces along with design level loads,
2. One-third increase in allowable stress is permitted for design level analysis (all
categories),
3. Yield Strength of the Steel to be increased by 15%,
4. Dead loads to be increased by 50% i.e. a factor of 1.5 to be used for dead load.
This is not applicable for complex Platforms. For all other platforms the loads
should be greater of 1.5 times the original design topside dead loads or total
existing (original +modifications) topside dead load,
5. The combination of Omni directional 100 year wave height, period and
associated surge & current should be used for the Pushover analysis,
6. The pushover analysis shall be performed for all eight/twelve directions with the
above selected wave,
7. Usage of static p-y Curves.

7.2.1 Reassessment Utilizing Conductor Capacity for Shear
a. In the event that structural failure/overstress occurs, reassessment may take

account of the actual number of conductors present. Consideration shall be given to
the conductor soil interaction and lateral load transfer through conductor guide
framing. Vertical movement of the conductors relative to the structure shall be
assumed. Conductor makeup shall assume no internal conductor component.
b. If the above is considered in the analysis it shall be ensured that effective lateral
contact of conductor pipes with conductor guides exists at site and if not, suitable
wedge plates to be installed de facto.
7.2.2 Existing Barge Type Fixed Platform Structure
The re assessment of existing ADNOC Offshore Jack up Barges which have been
converted to Fixed platforms, reference shall be made to DNVGL-RP-C201 which deals
with “Buckling Strength of Plates and Structures”. Appropriate corrosion allowances shall
be used in the Analysis based on latest inspection reports.

APPENDIX-A: ABBREVIATIONS
Abbreviation Description
ADNOC Offshore Abu Dhabi Company for Offshore Petroleum Operations
AVM Anti-Vibration Mountings
AFFF Aqueous Film-Forming Foam
BHA Bottom Hole Assembly
BLL Blanket Live Loads
BOP Blow out Preventer
CAA Civil Aviation Authority
CED Central Engineering Division
COG Centre of Gravity
CP Cathodic Protection
DAE Design Accident Events
DAF Dynamic Amplification Factors
DOE UK Department of Energy
DOP Dropped Object Protection
EPC Engineering, Procurement & Construction
FRA Formal Risk Assessment
FRP Fibre Reinforced Plastic
GA General Assembly
GRP Glass Reinforced Plastic
HAZ Heat Affected Zone
HSE Health, Safety and Environment
HVAC Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization
LAT Lowest Astronomical Tide
LQ Living Quarters
LS Low Strength
LRFD Load & Resistance Factor Design
MOC Management of Change
MPI Magnetic Particle Inspection
MSF Module Support Frame
MSL Mean Sea Level
MSR Moderate Sulphate-Resistant
MTYS Minimum Tensile Yield Stress
NDE Nondestructive Examination

Appendix-A: Abbreviations (Cont’d)
Abbreviation Description
OALL Open Area Live Loads
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PFP Passive Fire Protection
PPS Project Particular Specification
PTFE Polytetrafluoroethylene
PVC Polyvinyl Chloride
PWHT Post-Weld Heat Treatment
QA Quality Assurance
QC Quality Control
QMS Quality Management Systems
QP Quality Plan
QRA Quantitative Risk Assessment
RSR Reserve Strength Ratio
SCF Stress Concentration Factors
SHDG Spun Hot Dip Galvanization
SMS Structure Management System
SRF Sympathetic Response Factor
SWL Safe Working Load
TA Test Acidiser
TPA Third Party Agency
TPIA Third Party Inspection Agencies
TSD Technical Standard Documents
UT Ultra-Sonic Testing
UV Ultra Violet
VIV Vortex-Induced Vibrations
WHT Well Head Tower
YS Yield Strength

APPENDIX-B: DEFINITIONS
Term Definition
ADNOC Offshore/
Is the Company based in Abu Dhabi. Also referred to as the customer.
Company
The firm or joint venture appointed by Company for providing
Contractor
Work/Services to the Company or its nominated representative
Consultant Specialist Technical Consultant appropriate to the discipline

Certifying Authority shall be, as the case may, any agency or agencies
Certifying Authority appointed or nominated by the Purchaser to certify the Project or part
thereof by reference to standards given in all relevant designs,
specifications and procedural documents
ex-ADMA Facilities Umm Shaif, Lower Zakum, NASR, Umm Lulu, SARB, and DAS Island
ex-ZADCO Facilities Upper Zakum, Satah & Umm Al Dalakh, and Zirku Island
Any and all persons, firms, partnerships, companies, bodies, entities or
Manufacturer a combination thereof including suppliers, sub-suppliers who are
responsible for designing, fabricating and constructing the tanks.
Organization responsible for placing the purchase order or contract for
Purchaser the supply of goods and/or services. The organization in this case may
be the Company or Contractor or Engineer.
All those planned and systematic actions (QA) necessary to ensure
Quality Assurance quality i.e. to provide adequate confidence that a product or service will
be fit for its intended purpose.
A Document setting out the general quality policies, procedures and
Quality Manual
practices of an organization.
A document prepared by the Contractor/Vendor setting out the specific
Quality Plan quality practices, resources and activities relevant to a particular
project.
The structure organization, responsibilities, activities, resources and
Quality
events that together provide organized procedures and methods of
Management
implementation to ensure the capability of the organization to meet
System
quality requirements.
Technical Authority Central Engineering Department (CED) of ADNOC Offshore
Is the company contracted to undertake the third party inspection &
TPA
verification tasks (TPA) on behalf of ADNOC Offshore
Any and all persons, firms, partnerships, companies, bodies, entities or
a combination thereof including sub-vendors and sub-suppliers, who are
Vendor / Supplier
providing equipment and/or services of equipment covered by this
document

APPENDIX-C: REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
Unless otherwise specified, the latest edition of the Technical Standards Documents and codes listed
below shall to the extent specified herein, represent part of this document.
Designation Title
ADNOC Offshore Specifications

A0-ENG-N-SL-001 Status List for ADNOC Offshore Technical Standard Documents
Specification for Spun Hot Dip Galvanization & Polytetrafluoroethylene
A0-IG-P-SP-003
(PTFE) Coating of Nuts/Bolts and Fasteners
Coating Specification for New & Existing Constructions of Offshore and
A0-IG-P-SP-004
Onshore Structures
A0-IG-C-SP-007 Specification for Cathodic Protection-Offshore Steel Structures
A0-ENG-S-SP-001 Steel Material for Offshore Structures
Specifications for Miscellaneous Structural Items for Offshore
A0-ENG-S-SP-002
Structures
A0-ENG-S-SP-004 Specifications for Structural Design of Equipment Skids
A0-ENG-S-SP-101 Specification for Offshore Geotechnical Investigations
Specification for Loadout, Transportation and Installation of Offshore
A0-ENG-S-SP-103 Structures
A0-ENG-S-SP-104 Specification for Fabrication of Fixed Offshore Steel Structures
A0-ENG-S-STD-002 Design Criteria for Boat Landing & Fenders
A0-ENG-S-GDL-001 Guideline for Standardization of Structural Analysis Model (SACS)
CP-00 Plant Design
Inspection & Testing Requirements for New Equipment and Materials
CP-102
in Manufacture
GDL-040 Concession Request
GDL-070 Management of Change (MOC - Applications)
SP-1002 Preservation of New materials and Equipment
A0-Q-PQ-SP-002 Specification for Requirements for Projects Contractor Quality System
SP-1029 Specification for Passive Fire Protection
SP-1030 Design Requirement for Fixed Offshore Steel Structure
SP-1047 Riser Clamp
SP-1108 Specification for Fabrication of Fixed Offshore Steel Structure
STD-00 Part-1 Measurement Units
STD-00 Part-2 Site Condition and Data
Z0-PD-S-01 Structural Design Philosophy
ZO-TS-S-02010 Design Criteria for Offshore Steel Structures
Z0-TS-S-03020 Specification for Fabrication of Offshore Steel Structures

Appendix-C: Referenced Documents (Cont’d)
Designation Title
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Recommended Practice for Planning, Designing and Constructing Fixed

API RP 2A -WSD
Offshore Platforms –Working Stress Design -22nd Edition
Recommended Practice for Planning, Designing and Constructing Fixed
API RP 2A-LRFD
Offshore Platforms-Load & Resistance Factor Design
API Spec 2C Specification for Offshore cranes
API SPEC 5L Specification for Line Pipe
Recommended Practices for Design of Offshore Facilities against Fire &
API RP 2FB
Blast Loading
API SPEC 10A Specification for cement and materials for Well cementing
Recommended Practice for the Structural Integrity Management of
API RP 2SIM
Fixed Offshore Structures
American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

Specification for the Design, Fabrication and Erection of Structural Steel
AISC
for Buildings
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems – Requirements
ISO 752 Zinc Ingots
Preparation of Steel Substrates before application of paints& related
ISO 8501-1
products- Visual assessment of surface cleanliness
Preparation of Steel Substrates before application of paints& related
ISO 8503-5 products-Surface roughness characteristics of blast cleaned steel
substrates
ISO 9554 Fibre Ropes- General Specifications
ISO 19902 Petroleum and natural gas industries —Fixed steel offshore structures
Petroleum & Natural Gas Industries- Cements and Material for Wall
ISO 10426-1
Cementing
ISO 10684 Fasteners- Hot Dip Galvanized Coating
Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries- Control & Mitigation of Fires and
ISO 13702
Explosions on Offshore Production Installations
British Standards Institution (BSI)

Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles -
BS EN 1461
Specifications and test methods
BS 2853 Testing of Steel Overhead Runway Beams for hoist blocks
BS 3692 ISO Metric Precision Hexagon Bolts, Screws and Nuts – Specification
BS 4320 Metal washers for general engineering purposes metric series

Designation Title
British Standards Institution (BSI)
BS 4395:Part 1 & High Strength Friction Grip Bolts and Associated Nuts and Washers for
Part 2 Structural Engineering Part 1: General Grade
BS 5400-2 Steel, Concrete and Composite Bridges Part 2: Specification for Loads
Eurocode 3 — Design of steel structures — Part 1-3: General rules —
BS EN 1993-1-3
Supplementary rules for cold-formed members and sheeting
Acceptance levels for internal imperfections in steel plate, strip and
BS 5996
wide flats based on ultrasonic testing
BS 6399 Wind loads
BS 8100 Parts I&II Lattice Towers and Masts
BS 8118 The Structural Use of Aluminium
BS EN 10021 General Technical Delivery Requirements for Steel and iron products.
Hot rolled products of non-alloy structural steels - Technical delivery
BS EN 10025
conditions
BS EN 10028: Part Flat Products Made of Steels for Pressure Purposes Part 3: Weldable
3 Fine Grain Steels, Normalized
Steel products with improved deformation properties perpendicular to
BS EN 10164
the surface of the product. Technical delivery condition.
BS EN 10204 Metallic Products - Types of Inspection Documents
Hot Finished Structural Hollow Sections of Non-Alloy and Fine Grain
BS EN 10210
Structural Steels Part 1: Technical Delivery Requirements
BS EN 10225 Weldable Structural Steel for Fixed Offshore Platforms
BS EN 14399 High Strength Structural Bolting
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
ASTM A153 / Standard Specification for zinc coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel
A153M Hardware
ASTM A193 / Standard Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting
A193M Materials for High- Temperature Service
ASTM A194 / Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts for Bolts for
A194M High-Pressure or High-Temperature Service, or both
ASTM A307 Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs
Specification For Structure Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105 ksi
ASTM A325
Minimum Tensile Strength
Specification For Structural Bolts, Alloy Steel, Heat Treated, 150 ksi
ASTM A490
Minimum Tensile Strength
ASTM A563 Standard Specification for carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts
Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building
ASTM E84
Materials

Designation Title
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

ASTM F436 Standard Specification for Hardened steel Washers
Standard Specification for Washers, Steel, Plain(Flat) Unhardened for
ASTM F844
General Use
Standard Specification for High Strength Structural Bolts, Steel and
ASTM F3125
Alloy Steel, Heat Treated
American Welding Society (AWS)
AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code - 20th Edition
BUREAU VERITAS
BV NR216 Rules on Materials and Welding for the Classification of Marine Units
Det Norske Veritas (DNV.GL)
DNVGL-RP-C201 Buckling Strength of Plated Structures
DNVGL-RP-C203 Fatigue design of offshore steel structures
DNVGL-RP-C204 Impact loads from Boats
DNVGL-RP-C205 Environmental Conditions and Environmental Loads
DNVGL-RP-B401 Recommended Practice for Cathodic Protection Design
DNVGL-OS-E401 Offshore standard for Helicopter Decks
DNVGL-CN-30.5 Environmental Conditions and Environmental loads
Other Standards
Department of Offshore Installations: Guidelines on design, Construction and

Energy (D.O.En) Certification (currently being revised) UK
EEMUA 158 Construction Specification for fixed offshore structures
- Helicopter Manual: International Civil Aviation Organization
ICAO 9261
- Annex 14: Volume 2 – Helicopter
CAP 437 Standards for Offshore Helicopter Landing Areas
CAAP 71 Helidecks (Offshore)
DNVGL-ST-N001 Marine Operations and Marine Warranty
LLOYD’S REGISTER LR Rules & Regulation for the Classification of Ships
HSE Report OTH 92 Criterion for assessing Wind induced cross flow Vortex vibrations in
379 wind sensitive structures
Abbs A.F (1983) “Lateral Pile Analysis in Weak carbonate rocks, Proc.
Technical Paper ASCE specialist Conference on Geotechnical Practice in Offshore
Engineering , Austin
Reese, Lc, Cox, WR, and Kwp, FD (1975), “Field testing and Analysis of
Technical Paper
laterally loaded Piles in Stiff Clay” Paper No. OTC 2312

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The latest edition of the reference documentation, on the effective date of

The latest edition/revision of ADNOC Offshore Technical Standards Documents, on the

1.3.2 Equivalent Standards

Standard Documents equivalent to those referred to herein shall not be substituted

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1.3.3 Order of Precedence

1. UAE Statutory Legislation and Regulations.

The abbreviations used in this Document are listed in Appendix-A.

1.5 Terms & Definitions

The definitions used in this Document are listed in Appendix-B.

1.6 Use of Language

a. ‘Will’ is used normally in connection with an action by ADNOC Offshore and/or

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2.1 Quality Assurance System

Where an approved Contractor/Vendor revises their Quality Management System that

2.1.4 The effectiveness of the Contractor/Supplier’s Quality Management System may be

2.2 Quality Plan

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2.3 Inspection and Certification Requirements

Inspection and certification requirements for material shall be in accordance to Company

a. Primary structures shall be certified to BS EN 10204 – Type 3.2.

3. DESIGN CRITERIA AND PARAMETERS

3.1 Site Characteristics

Air Atmosphere Salt laden with sand

 Submerged From Seabed upto EL(-) 2.50m/MSL

3.2 Environmental Data

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3.3 Design Criteria

3.3.2 Design life

3.3.3 Return Period

Table 1 - Return Periods

Design Condition Sea state (Wave & Current) Wind

TOPSIDE GLOBAL ANALYSIS

Extreme Storm 100 Year 1 Minute Mean

Operating Storm 1 Year 1 Minute Mean

JACKET GLOBAL ANALYSIS

Extreme Storm 100 Year 1 Hour Mean

Operating Storm 1 Year 1 Hour Mean

DESIGN OF BOAT FENDERS

Bridge analysis (L> 50 m) NA 15 Sec Gust

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3.3.4 Steel Grade

 Density in the air : 7850 kg/m3

SUB-STRUCTURE – JACKET PILES AND APPURTENANCES