Hi All,

Looking for some guidance when modelling subsea pipework.

There are certain sections i am modelling that are submerged but shielded from any wave loads. Currently I am switching wave off for these sections. However when wave is turned off, Caesar does not take subtract the external pressure for the code check.

I want to check that the best way to work around this is by reducing the internal pressure at the shield sections? (ie manually subtracting the external pressure)

Also, am i right in assuming that because WAVx has been specified in the load-cases, buoyancy is considered throughout? Even though I am switching between wave on and off?

Thanks