Fundamentals of Stress Analysis (CS030F)

Fundamentals of Stress Analysis (CS030F)

8-Hour Expert-Led Online Course

About the Course:

This 8-hour live online course will provide you with an understanding of the principles, concepts, procedures and methods in pipeline stress analysis, including numerical analysis and strain-based design. You will be able to describe and review pipeline stress analyses, under supervision.

Key Details:

  • Dates: To be confirmed – please register your interest to stay updated
  • Duration: 8 hours, delivered as two half-day sessions for flexibility
  • Level: Tier 2, Certificate Programs (Foundation)
  • Delivery Method: Live, expert-led online training via Microsoft Teams
  • Group Size: Small group - approximately 15 participants 
  • Who Should Attend? Engineers and operators with an introductory understanding of the topic, seeking to deepen their knowledge
  • Competency Standard: Meets ROSEN’s Competency Standard, Stress Analysis (CS030F)
  • Upon program completion, you will receive: A Certificate of Completion recognizing your accomplishment, along with Professional Development (CPD/CEU) Hours to support your professional growth

Course Agenda:

Review:
  • Review: Loads and Stresses
  • Review: Material Properties
Fundamentals of Stress Analysis:
  • Component Stresses
  • Application: Stress Calculations
  • Yield Theory
  • Application: Combined Stresses
  • Pipeline Design Stresses
  • Application: Code Utilizations
  • Thick Wall Theory
  • Application: Thin Wall vs. Thick
  • Wall Calculations
  • Advanced Topic: External Pressure
  • Advanced Topic: Fatigue Loading
Stress Analysis Basics:
  • Finite Element Analysis – Basic Concepts
  • Finite Element Analysis – Types and Programs
Stress Analysis Considerations:
  • Model Construction
  • Boundary Conditions
  • Application: Applying Boundary Condition
  • Load Cases
  • Application: Defining Load Cases
  • Linear Analysis Limitations and Assumptions
  • Non-Linear Analysis
  • Buried Pipelines
  • Application: Spotting Problem


Meet The Expert: Felipe Freitas


Felipe Freitas

Felipe Freitas has over 15 years of experience working as a consulting engineer in a variety of engineering analyses, managing different projects and leading a group of fellow engineers. Dr. Freitas work has involved a wide range of engineering analysis in both upstream and midstream oil and gas segments. Dr. Freitas expertise includes integrity assessments methods with particular emphasis on pipelines (solid mechanics, finite element analysis, fitness-for-service assessments, and fracture mechanics). Dr. Freitas is also involved in the API technical committees (API 579 and API RP 1176).


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