SHEAR7
Vortex-induced vibration analysis software for predicting offshore riser, cable, beam, and jumper response, drag amplification, and fatigue damage.
About SHEAR7
SHEAR7 is an engineering analysis program for predicting the steady-state, cross-flow response of slender offshore structures exposed to vortex-induced vibration (VIV) in uniform or sheared currents. Its mode-superposition approach identifies likely excited modes and evaluates multi-mode non-lock-in and single-mode lock-in response.
Engineers use SHEAR7 to calculate natural frequencies and mode shapes for cables, beams, risers, jumpers, and catenary systems, estimate structural response and drag amplification, and generate data for fatigue assessment. It supports spatially varying currents, user-defined lift and damping data, batch execution from ASCII input files, and coupling through offshore analysis tools including OrcaFlex and Flexcom.
SHEAR7 is distributed by AMOG Consulting, Inc. as a Windows desktop command-line application. Commercial and academic licenses are available by enquiry; public pricing is not listed.
Key Functions
Vortex-induced vibration prediction, modal response analysis, drag amplification, fatigue assessment, riser and cable analysis, batch simulation
Technical Specifications
Platforms
Windows
Latest Version
4.12c
License Type
Quote-based
Pricing
Commercial License
Contact for Quote
Commercial licensing is available by enquiry through the SHEAR7 management team.
Academic License
Contact for Quote
Password-protected academic licensing is available by enquiry; public pricing is not listed.
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