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Design Appraisal
Structural Framing
Structural Framing consists of 40mm deep open grating that span onto trimmers (254 x 102 x 28 UB
for the two floors, and 254 x 102 x 22 UB for the roof). Each trimmers span a length of 3350mm and
transfers its load to the main floor Beam B1 and Roof beam B2 (610 x 229 x 113 UB). Some of the
main beam frame into the columns (356 x 406 x 287 UC), while a few other rest on Beam B3 (610 x
309 x 149 UB)., which in turn transfer the beam loads to the columns. Beam B3 is larger than the main
roof beam because of increase moment from the reaction of beams (B1 and B2) acting in between the
columns. In addition, diagonal (all CHS) are used to support axial loads computed from the truss
analysis. Unlike scheme 1, the length of the diagonals here is longer, thus much attention paid to
ensure section chosen do not buckle. A schedule of the members is shown in Table 1.
The main members are designed for in place condition, and checked for other Sea transportation,
lifting and load out. In addition, the trunions that would be used to connected this module to the
existing structure is also designed. 70mm thick Gusset plate with a hole diameter of 402mm to
accommodate the trunnion which is 400mm diameter. In addition, the padeye on the module which
would be lifted are assessed for it suitability. Unlike scheme 1, the padeyes are at a greater spacing of
20m. For this reason, sling length is increased, which implies that more headroom would be required if
the module is to be lifted.
Load Transfer
Load is typically transferred from the floor to the trimmers, and then to the main beams. The beams in
turn transfer their load to the truss columns, and these in turn transfers the load to the module support
which is in this case the trunnions connected to the existing structure.
Wind loading has not been analysed at this conceptual stage mainly because the design is for an open
module. Nevertheless, the structure has the robustness to conveniently support horizontal load as the
maximum wind load if the module is completely enclosed (i.e 1.4-KN/m
2
x 20m x 10m = 280-KN) is
much lower than typically loads designed for in this module.
The roof and the floor construction is provided with 244 x 12.5 CHS horizontal bracing. This provides
lateral support since open floor gratings do not provide lateral restraint. They can also act to resist
wind load.
Stability
The module is provided with vertical and horizontal bracing capable of resisting any destabilizing force
in any of the load condition.
Load Out Condition
Mammoet trailer would be used to load out the module. The floor beams (at level 1) has been
assessed for capacity for reverse bending, and is very fit. Nevertheless, lateral restraints would be
added to the bottom flange to minimize the effect of lateral torsional buckling.
Lift Condition
The module will be lifted by 4 padeyes located at 20,000mm centres. The lift would be done with a
spreader beam. On account of the long distance between padeyes, sling height is increased. This is
not desirable where the hook headroom is limited.

Sea Transportation
The module would be transported on a standard barge to the offshore location where it would be
mount. The module has been checked using roll force (0.7 x gravity)
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Table 1- Member utilized for Scheme 2
Member Member Description Quantity Length (m) Mass/m (Kg/m) Members Weight
Beam B1 610 x 229 x 113 UB 10 7.00 113 7,910.00
Beam B2 610 x 229 x 113 UB 5 7.00 113 3,955.00
Beam B3 610 x 305 x 149 UB 6 20.00 149.2 17,904.00
Beam B4 610 x 305 x 179 UB 6 7.00 179 7,518.00
Diagonal D1 406 x 16 WT CHS 6 12.04 154 11,124.96
Diagonal D2 406 x 16 WT CHS 2 12.21 154 3,760.68
Diagonal D3
(Horizontal Bracing)
244 x 12.5 WT CHS 9 9.70 71.5 6,241.95
Column C1 356 x 406 x 287 UC 8 10.00 287.1 22,968.00
Floor Trimmers @
1200mm c/c
254 x 102 x 28 UB 10 20.00 28.3 5,660.00
Roof Trimmers @
1200mm c/c
254 x 102 x 22 UB 5 20.00 22 2,200.00
89,242.59 Kg


Table 2- Scheme 1
Beam B1 686 x 254 x 125 UB 6 7 125.2 5,258.40
Beam B2 686 x 254 x 125 UB 3 7 125.2 2,629.20
Beam B3 686 x 254 x 125 UB 6 7 125.2 5,258.40
Beam B4 686 x 254 x 125 UB 6 20 125.2 15,024.00
Diagonal D1 324 x 10 WT CHS 18 7.07 77.4 9,849.92
Diagonal D2 324 x 10 WT CHS 6 8.6 77.4 3,993.84
Diagonal D3
(Horizontal Bracing)
219 x10WT CHS
12 8.6
51.6
5,325.12
Column C1 356 x 368 x 129 UC 10 10 129 12,900.00
Floor Trimmers @
1200mm c/c
305 x 165 x 46 UB 10
20
46.1
9,220.00
Roof Trimmers @
1200mm c/c
305 x 165 x 40 UB 5
20
40.3
4,030.00



73,488.88 Kg


Scheme 2 has estimated structural materials weight of 890-KN compared to Scheme-1 that is
about 730-KN (not including finishing, E+I, welds/bolts equipment; Just main members like beams,
columns and trusses). It is at least 150-KN heavier than Scheme 1.

Detailed calculation are presented in subsequent pages