Construction of Offshore StructuresBrings together, in a coherent body of work, state-of-the-art knowledge in the many engineering disciplines related to offshore construction. Covers the conception, planning, preparation, and execution of a wide variety of offshore structures while considering the impact of environmental conditions affecting projects, from tropical to arctic, coastal to deep sea. Also recognizes ecological, political, and social constraints as well as primary technical and economical requirements. Structures considered include offshore platforms in steel and concrete, submarine pipelines, ocean moorings, deep-water bridge piers, and submerged templates. Several hundred sketches and photographs and selected bibliography enhance its practical value. |
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... cause vortex shedding on risers and piles , and vibration of wire lines and pipelines . Vortex shedding can result in scour in shallow water . It can also result in cyclic transverse forces which in extreme cases can lead to fatigue ...
... cause vortex shedding on risers and piles , and vibration of wire lines and pipelines . Vortex shedding can result in scour in shallow water . It can also result in cyclic transverse forces which in extreme cases can lead to fatigue ...
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... cause a floating structure or vessel to respond in 6 degrees of freedom : heave , pitch , roll , sway , surge , and yaw . They constitute the primary cause of downtime and reduced operating efficiency . The forces exerted by waves are ...
... cause a floating structure or vessel to respond in 6 degrees of freedom : heave , pitch , roll , sway , surge , and yaw . They constitute the primary cause of downtime and reduced operating efficiency . The forces exerted by waves are ...
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... causes less turbidity than bucket dredging . Large clamshell buckets cause less disturbance than a bucket ladder dredge . Discharge at the seafloor causes less widespread turbidity than discharge at the surface of the sea . Hence ...
... causes less turbidity than bucket dredging . Large clamshell buckets cause less disturbance than a bucket ladder dredge . Discharge at the seafloor causes less widespread turbidity than discharge at the surface of the sea . Hence ...
Contents
Introduction | 5 |
Physical Environmental Aspects of Offshore | 12 |
Seafloor Soils | 38 |
Copyright | |
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