SACS Wind Turbine

Modeling & visualization 

• Precede graphical modeler for advanced 3D modeling 

• Postvue post-processor for graphically reviewing analysis results 

• Automatic offshore jacket generation 

• Beam and/or finite element modeling, including plate and shell elements 

• Automatic weight or load generation, including gravity, pressure, and equipment loads 

• Convert SACS model files into SDNF or PDMS formats for CAD interoperability 

• Display rendered deflected shapes for static and dynamic analyses 

• Color-coded results and unity check plots for clear visualization 

Structural analysis 

• Advanced linear static analysis for statically indeterminate structures using efficient solver methods via the SACS IV Solver 

• Includes beam elements like tubulars, wide flanges, channels, cones, and plate girders 

• Supports solid and plate elements (isotropic and stiffened) 

• Library of AISC, European, German, Chinese, and Japanese cross sections 

• Account for member, plate, and shell local and global offsets 

• Includes P-Delta effects and elastic supports 

Environmental loads 

• The Seastate module generates environmental loads from waves, wind, and current for fixed offshore structures 

• Full implementation of API 21st and 22nd editions 

• Supports linear and non-linear wave theories with current included or excluded 

• Generates loads due to wind, gravity, buoyancy, and mud flow 

• Accounts for marine growth, corrosion, and flooded members 

• Member hydrodynamic modeling for static and dynamic analysis 

Code compliance & design 

• Perform comprehensive steel code checks and redesigns for beam and plate elements according to a wide range of international standards 

• Supports API, ISO, AISC, Norsok, Eurocode 3, Canadian, DNV, British, and Danish standards 

• Tubular joint code check and redesign using the latest API, ISO, and Norsok codes 

• Automatic redesign of elements based on code check results 

• Interactive member and tubular joint code check and redesign capabilities

Foundation analysis 

• Perform nonlinear soil/pile/structure interaction analysis to assess the behavior of fixed offshore structures with multiple fixed supports 

• Generates API P-Y, T-Z, bearing, and adhesion data from soil properties 

• Full structural analysis and pile code check per API, LRFD, Norsok, and DNV standards 

• Includes scour, pile batter, and soil liquefaction effects

Wind turbine analysis 

• Perform dynamic deterministic, time history, or spectral fatigue analysis 

• Perform advanced nonlinear plastic analysis to assess structural collapse 

• Generate dynamic superelements for integrated analyses with all major wind turbine aeroelastic analysis programs 

• Includes SACS interfaces to the Bladed and OpenFAST wind turbine aeroelastic modules for integrated analysis.

Processor: 

• Pentium 4 or higher

Operating System:

• Windows 8/8.1, 10, 11 

Memory:

• Minimum 2 GB-SACS performance is dependent on model size and resources available

Disk Space:

• Minimum 10 GB partition for SACS installation recommended 

Display:

• Graphics card with a chipset that supports Open GL

Network:

• Requires a 100 Base-T or faster Ethernet connection and supports TCP/IP protocol.