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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Page 84
... deck . If welded only to the deck plating , they may pull free ; the welds are in tension normal to the deck plate , and the deck plate may be unsupported from below at that point . Therefore holes are frequently cut in the deck plating ...
... deck . If welded only to the deck plating , they may pull free ; the welds are in tension normal to the deck plate , and the deck plate may be unsupported from below at that point . Therefore holes are frequently cut in the deck plating ...
Page 226
... deck so the leg will not punch through , and can be supported both on the skidway and on the barge . The center of gravity of the unit is high above the deck ; the tie - downs must provide ade- quate lateral support to resist the ...
... deck so the leg will not punch through , and can be supported both on the skidway and on the barge . The center of gravity of the unit is high above the deck ; the tie - downs must provide ade- quate lateral support to resist the ...
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... deck are high above the center of buoyancy and hence will have a disproportionate effect on the stability . For example , to counter an extra 100 tons on deck may require adding 1000 tons of solid ballast in the hull . When the deck is ...
... deck are high above the center of buoyancy and hence will have a disproportionate effect on the stability . For example , to counter an extra 100 tons on deck may require adding 1000 tons of solid ballast in the hull . When the deck is ...
Contents
Introduction | 5 |
Physical Environmental Aspects of Offshore | 12 |
Seafloor Soils | 38 |
Copyright | |
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