Perform the structural assessment of anchor pile saddles used for both onshore storage and offshore transportation. The objective is to assess the strength of the saddles and the anchor under multiple loading conditions, including wind, SPMT motions and acceleration and vessel-induced motions during sea transport etc...
The saddles are plated steel structures directly connected to the pile and serve as dual-purpose elements: static supports onshore and sea fastening devices at sea. The study includes the verification of saddle components, welded connections, and the deformation induced in the supported anchor pile.