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C.4 FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSES RESULTS<br />

Finite element analyses were performed on the connections between the<br />

column tops and upper hull girders and between the corner columns and<br />

tubu1ar bracing of the column-stabilized, twin-hulled<br />

semisubmersible. The overall geometry and locations of the two<br />

connections are indicated in Figures C.4-1 and C.4-2. Longitudinal<br />

and transverse girders (8.2 m deep) coincide with the column faces.<br />

The columns are 10.6 by 10.6 m in cross section.<br />

Some dimensions of interest are:<br />

Overall length<br />

Overall width<br />

96.0 m<br />

65.0 m<br />

.,—<br />

Lower Hulls (two)<br />

Length<br />

Width<br />

Depth<br />

96.0 m<br />

16.5 m<br />

8.0 m<br />

Stability Columns (six)<br />

Size (square w/ rounded columns) 10.6x1O.6m<br />

Transverse spacing (center-to-center) 54.o m<br />

Longitudinal spacing 33.0 m<br />

Upper Hull<br />

Length<br />

Width<br />

Depth<br />

77.0 m<br />

65.0 m<br />

8.2 m<br />

C.4.1<br />

Column-Girder Connection<br />

The location of the connection is shown in Figure C.4-1. The joint<br />

dimensions are given in Figure C.4-3. The loading analyzed was a<br />

combined axial, shear and moment load. The .SCFis defined as:<br />

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