API Standards

  • Run joint and member checks based on LRFD and WSD methods.
  • Validate tubular structures directly in SDC Verifier, Ansys, Femap, or Simcenter 3D.
  • No spreadsheets, no manual calculations — just clean verification.

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    Why Choose SDC Verifier for API Compliance

    Dual Method Support

    Run both LRFD (1993) and WSD (2007) checks — fully integrated and up to date.

    Joint & Member Verification

    Automate axial, bending, and weld strength checks for tubular joints and beams.

    Real Offshore Logic

    Account for load transfer, overlapping braces, resistance coefficients, and joint types (K, TY, X).

    Clear Geometric Recognition

    Joint Finder auto-detects brace and chord configurations, even with edge-case geometry.

    Combine with AISC

    Use AISC for non-tubular shapes and API for tubular members in a single workflow.

    Audit-Ready Reports

    Export all calculations with criteria plots, formulas, and cross-referenced IDs in one click.

    About Standard

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    he American Petroleum Institute (API) sets globally recognized standards for the oil and gas industry, with a strong focus on offshore structural integrity and safety.

    API RP 2A-LRFD (1993) This Load and Resistance Factor Design standard defines structural requirements for steel cylindrical elements and joints used in fixed offshore platforms. SDC Verifier implements Sections D (Cylindrical Members) and E (Connections), supporting joint classification (K, TY, X), load transfer, and overlap checks.

    API RP 2A-WSD (2007) This Working Stress Design standard offers an alternative method for planning and constructing fixed offshore structures. SDC Verifier supports member and joint checks with Stress Increase Factors for different design conditions (Normal, Survival, Accidental).

    Both standards are tailored for circular tube calculations and can be used with AISC standards to cover non-tubular elements. API checks are fully automated inside SDC Verifier and support complex geometries, brace interactions, and resistance calibration for safe offshore design.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which API standards are supported in SDC Verifier?

    We support API RP 2A-LRFD (1st, 1993) and API RP 2A-WSD (21st, 2007) for offshore platform design verification.

    Can I perform joint checks with these standards?

    Yes. Both API RP 2A-LRFD and API RP 2A-WSD include dedicated joint check functionality for circular tubular connections.

    Do I need to modify my model to use API checks?

    No. SDC Verifier works directly with your FEA model in Ansys, Femap, or Simcenter 3D without additional preprocessing.

    Are member checks limited to circular tubes?

    Yes. API standards are designed for cylindrical elements, and SDC Verifier enforces this requirement during setup.

    Is it possible to combine API with AISC standards?

    Absolutely. You can configure API checks for tubulars and AISC standards for non-tubular shapes in one model.

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