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OrcaFlex is a finite element software package for the analysis of offshore structures, developed by Orcina Ltd.

History
The first version of OrcaFlex, for MS-DOS was released in 1985. In 1996 OrcaFlex 6 was released, the first Windows version of the software. OrcaFlex 7 was the first 32 bit version to be release, in 1998. The latest versions are available as either 32 or 64 bit programs.

Applications
OrcaFlex is used for a wide variety of offshore applications:
 * TTRs
 * SCRs
 * Hybrid Riser Systems
 * Flexibles / Umbilicals
 * Installation
 * Pipelay
 * Decommissioning
 * Towing
 * Moorings
 * Oceanographic
 * Global Performance
 * Moored Renewables

Features

 * 3D, non-linear, large displacement analysis
 * Fully coupled tension, bending & torsion
 * Accurate, efficient and proven FE formulation
 * Robust compression / snatch modelling
 * Robust clash & sliding line-to-line contact
 * Modelling of post-contact behaviour
 * Line slug flow and free flooding effects
 * Implicit and explicit time integration
 * Fully coupled vessel / line analysis
 * Comprehensive vessel load modelling
 * Full sum and difference QTFs
 * Water entry / exit slam loads
 * Full description of wind, wave and current
 * Flat, 2D or 3D seabed profile
 * Linear elastic / non-linear hysteretic / P-y soil
 * Binary and / or text input files
 * Fatigue analysis
 * Extreme value statistics
 * Modal analysis
 * VIV and Interference analysis