SYNOPSIS

Many problems in engineering and applied science are governed by differential or integral equations. The solutions to these equations would provide an exact, closed-form solution to the particular problem being studied. However, complexities in the geometry, properties and in the boundary conditions that are seen in most real-world problems usually means that an exact solution cannot be obtained or obtained in a reasonable amount of time.

Current product design cycle times imply that engineers must obtain design solutions in a ‘short’ amount of time. They are content to obtain approximate solutions that can be readily obtained in a reasonable time frame, and with reasonable effort. The FEM is one such approximate solution technique.

This talk will cover the following topics on usage of Finite Element Analysis of offshore structural components

• Introduction
• Fundamental Concepts & Methodologies
• Advantages & Disadvantages
• General FEA Procedures
• Applications in Offshore Industry & Case Studies
• Live Demonstration


BIODATA OF SPEAKER

Dr. Venkatesh Rajagopalan (Venkat) graduated from Annamalai University, India with a degree in Structural Engineering in 1989 with a Post graduate degree in Engineering Management and Post-Doctoral in Structural Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He has more than 26 years of working experience in various roles.He is appointed as Visiting faculty for various institutions in India, Malaysia and Australia.

He is currently the Deputy Manager of the Structural Department in Aker Engineering Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. He is also the Technical Head of R&D Network specializing in Knowledge based engineering solutions in Aker Solutions, Norway.

He has presented talks at various symposiums in India, Singapore and Australia on Design on Offshore structural related topics.