Tutorials

Substructure Modeling in QBlade

• Guide to the QBlade Substructure Module
  • What Can You Do with the Substructure Module?
  • The Building Blocks
  • Making Connections
  • Mass & Buoyancy: Two Approaches
    • Approach A: Explicit (Distributed)
    • Approach B: Lumped (Simplified Matrix)
  • Hydrodynamics for Offshore Modelling
    • 1. Morison Equation (Strip Theory)
    • 2. Linear Potential Flow Theory
  • 5. Moorings & Soil Dynamics
  • Quick Start Checklist for New Users
• Creating a Simple Rigid Spar Substructure
  • Step 1: Global Environment Settings
  • Step 2: Reference Points and Ballast
  • Step 3: Geometry, Topology, and Visualization
  • Step 4: Mass Properties
  • Step 5: Hydrodynamic Coefficients
  • Step 6: Constraints
  • Step 7: Catenary Mooring System
  • Step 8: Adding Sensors to Store Outputs
  • Step 9: Integrating with Your Turbine Model
  • Full Substructure File