Example structural model to be optized

1. SUMMARY WEIGHT ESTIMATE
1. Overall ZP3 model gross dry weight : ~2200 (MT)
2. Gross Structural Weight (MT)
a. General Secondary & Outfit –~260
b. Heavy EQ “groups” deck beams – ~51
Primary Structure – ~510
c. Total Structure – ~821 MT
Compression Module ZP3 –SACS global analysis model Details
Lift Points (LP’s)
(3 x 2 rows)
Heavy equipment (EQ pkgs >
10 MT) foundations included
in model (shown Mauve in
the graphic).
Stool Support is 2
long x 3 transv
Elastomeric
system
MEMBER SECTIONS
Primary Beams – PG’s
EQ deck beams – WF’s
Columns & Vertical Braces
– Tubulars
Module Supp – Box Cols –
Middles & corners have
different Grup id’s
Box Column
Supports
Note: In SACS, member sections are assigned to member “GRUPs”