Module 1: Introduction to OFFPIPE
- Overview of OFFPIPE
- Key features and functionalities
- Explanation of technical terms and concepts
- Working with the User Interface
Module 2: Exploring the OFFPIPE interface
- Understanding the toolbar and menu options
- Creating and saving projects
- Model Definition
Module 3: Setting up a new project
- Defining pipeline and environmental data
- Working with soil data and interaction models
- Creating and editing pipe profiles and laying methods
- Analysis Setup
Module 4: Selecting the analysis type (static, dynamic, etc.)
- Inputting load cases
- Defining boundary conditions
- Performing Analyses
Module 5: Running a pipeline analysis
- Working with different analysis options
- Managing analysis sequences
- Post-Processing and Result Interpretation
Module 6: Viewing and understanding results
- Working with different result visualization options
- Extracting relevant data from results
- Troubleshooting common issues
- Advanced Features and Optimization
Module 7: Understanding advanced features (e.g., buckling analysis, pipe-soil interaction modeling)
- Optimizing design for cost and performance
- Reporting and Compliance
- Extracting data for reporting
- Understanding compliance with industry standards
- Practical Examples and Exercises