The structure was analysed thermally and structurally with non-linear finite element model. Three load cases with three different temperature profiles were applied to the structure, which represents when the well was being drilled, cooled and when it warms up.
Mannvirkið var greint varma- og burðarþolslega með ólínulegu einingareiknilíkani þar sem álagið fylgdi hitastigsprófil, en hann var mismunandi við borun, kælingu og upphitun borholunnar.