[…] Production resumed with the platform reinstated to nearly full pre-impact capacity. By performing the preliminary analyses in-house, optimizing the scope of inspections, and outsourcing the detailed engineering for short-term and fi nal repair packages, ZADCO signifi cantly reduced the project delivery time and costs. Only the repairs required to reinstate structural integrity were performed, signifi cantly reducing repair costs. These savings, together with the savings realized on inspection costs, were 70 percent of the total cost of the project— which was fully recovered as a result of the insurance claim. ZADCO also reached its risk, safety, and environmental goals. Having a defensible estimation of post-impact platform capacity helped to effectively mitigate the risk associated with this project. By identifying and mitigating possible threats to platform integrity, the team improved safety and prevented damage to the facility and the marine environment. The platform life and usability were ultimately enhanced as a result of the fully updated SACS model, which can be easily referenced for future operations and maintenance. Find out about Bentley at: www.bentley.com Contact Bentley 1-800-BENTLEY (1-800-236-8539) Outside the US +1 610-458-5000 Global Offi ce Listings www.bentley.com/contact “SACS software and its tailor-made enhancements are very useful tools for structural integrity engineers to use when a quick and workable solution is required in […]