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General Data Form

The General tab includes the 4 following frames:

  • Type of analysis

  • Calculation method

  • Type of line

  • Results storage options

Details on the behavior of the tab are given below.

Type of Analysis

This frame includes 3 radio-buttons used to select which type of post- processing is to be performed between Spectrum response analysis, Fatigue Analysis, and Loads Histograms.

The other 3 main tab sheets and other frames from the General tab shall display dynamically as a function of the Type of Analysis option selected.

Calculation method

The user must select either the Spectral method or the Rain-flow method.

Type of line

In this frame, you may select the type of line on which the fatigue analysis will be carried on. Available types of lines for fatigue post-processing include Steel risers, Anchor legs and Bounded flexible hoses. The type of line will then drive whether the calculation of damage must be done based on S-N or T-N curves, and whether stress will be calculated considering a Rigid Pipe type or Flexible Hose type.

Result saving parameters

Select either the Save full database or Save RAOs (if computed) options.

An example of General Data Form display is shown below :