SAGE Profile 3.0 certification by Bureau Veritas

For all releases of SAGE Profile, we have strived to provide our clients with a specialized and complete software suite dedicated to offshore pipeline analysis. In order to guarantee the reliability and efficiency of such a highly technical tool, multiple certifications were conducted over the years by an independent accredited body.

In this context, Bureau Veritas Marine and Offshore evaluated SAGE Profile 3.0 for its basic suitability for performing pipeline analysis. The scope focused on the numerical simulation, and is now completed. A second phase, which will focus on validation of the new features for version 3.1, is planned to begin shortly.

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Fugro, an active participant in the RIGSS JIP

Fugro is an active participant in the “Remote Intelligent Geotechnical Seabed Survey” (RIGSS) JIP, which is currently underway at the University of Western Australia (UWA). The primary objective of the RIGSS JIP is to develop innovative site investigation tools that enable more accurate and reliable understanding of soil behaviour at, and immediately, below seabed. The three “visions” of the JIP are:

  1. Develop a remote SI platform, with robotic control of intelligent tools that target the soil behavioural properties required by designers.
  2. Produce earlier and more reliable geotechnical definition for projects; leading to reduced uncertainty and risk, and therefore more optimised designs.
  3. Develop direct geotechnical design methodologies, i.e. development of pipeline and foundation design methods that incorporate in-situ measurements directly.

For more information, please visit: http://www.rigssjip.com/

Join us at the OPT 2016 in Amsterdam

At the upcoming Offshore Pipeline Technology Conference (OPT 2016) in Amsterdam, our senior project engineer Charles de Brier will present a paper discussing the added value of advanced interface shear testing for pipeline walking propensity.

Abstract: On the Added Value of Advanced Interface Shear Testing for Pipeline Walking Mitigation

Charles de Brier, Jean-Christophe Ballard, Fugro GeoConsulting
David Colliard, Total S.A.

It is important to use specific laboratory testing devices to measure accurately the pipeline-soil interface shear strength at the velocities and contact stresses relevant to pipelines. This paper will first describe a new torsional shear device equipment that is capable of monotonic and cyclic testing at low stress level and for a wide range of velocities with cumulative shearing distance only limited by a specified test duration. The paper will then present results of tests obtained on soft clay samples collected offshore West Africa and discuss the main observations from those tests in the light of the new theoretical framework for axial pipe-soil interaction that is emerging. Those results will also be compared with data obtained with other laboratory testing devices and in situ pipe model test data from the same site. Finally, results of finite element simulations will be presented to demonstrate the added value this type of testing can have on pipeline walking propensity and required stabilisation measures.

 

SAGE Profile 3.0 certification by Bureau Veritas

For all releases of SAGE Profile, we have strived to provide our clients with a specialised and complete software suite dedicated to offshore pipeline analysis. In order to guarantee the reliability and efficiency of such highly technical tool, multiple certifications were conducted over the years by an independent accredited body.

In this context, Bureau Veritas Marine and Offshore is currently scrutinizing SAGE Profile 3.0 to evaluate its suitability for performing solid pipeline designs. The first part of the scope which focuses on the numerical simulation results has already been completed. The full certification process should be finalized by end of Q1 2016.

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We build the software you need!

Fugro GeoConsulting (Belgium) is the development coordination center of the engineering software for the Fugro Group onshore and offshore divisions. We provide tailored software development services around the SAGE Profile suite and related to geotechnics, pipelines and structures, for clients and sister companies. Our in-house developed software programs can perform:

  • Subsea pipeline simulations
  • Shallow foundation capacity on layered soils calculations
  • Static pile axial capacity computations (axial and lateral)
  • Soil resistance to driving calculations
  • Jack-up leg spudcan penetration during preloading assessments
  • Jet trenching operations

The Fugro Brussels’ team also develops a set of tools dedicated to data acquisition and processing activities.

Please get in touch with our team for specialist bespoke developments, extension of modules and functionality suggestions to be added in existing software. Our domain experts and skilled software developers can turn your ideas into a high return on investment project!

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