NR551 Structural Analysis of Offshore Surface Units through Full Length Finite Element Models

The Rule Note provides requirements relating to the structural assessment of ship-shaped offshore units through full length models, considering their particularities concerning finite element modelling and load definition.

Referene	Title	Date
NR551 R00	Structural analysis of offshore surface units through full length finite element models	Apr 2010

Check other Bureau Veritas rules and guidelines, including:

NR445 Rules for the classification of offshore units

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