Eric H.

French Lead Structural Engineer with 18 years of experience in the design and construction of structures for the Oil and Gas industry. My main technical skills include: - Multi-discipline engineering interface. - Semi-submersible rigs basic and detailed structural design (Drilling Rigs, Accommodation Rigs and Heavy Lift Crane Vessel). - Design as per NORSOK C-002, S-002, N-003 and NMD rules (outfitting steel). - Significant experience using finite element analysis (PATRAN, FEMAP, NASTRAN, STAAD PRO, RISA 3D, DNV PACKAGE: PATRAN PRE/SESAM). - Hand calculations. - Static and dynamic analysis: linear static, buckling, lifting, fatigue, sea-fastening, quasi-static and modal analysis. - FPSO turret, spread mooring, riser porch, module and module stools structural calculations in accordance with ABS/DNV class and design rules (AISC, API). - Suction anchors calculation. - Piping supports calculation. - Welding strength check and associated fatigue calculation. - Bolted assembly sizing.