SimPipe, an explicit finite element solver was developed to power SAGE Profile 3D
The mandatory initial stage of any pipeline analysis consists of laying the pipeline on the seabed.
A realistic and computationally efficient approach was adopted to model this laying process onto a 3D seabed with the assistance of digital terrain modelling (DTM) techniques. Advanced tools (e.g. a customised graphical display) were developed to rapidly locate problem areas and re-route the pipeline.