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 147
... employed . Generally , the control barge , usually a large offshore derrick barge , is preplaced on a taut mooring . Side - scan sonar , electronic po- sitioning , and acoustic transducers are used to ver- ify its position relative to ...
... employed . Generally , the control barge , usually a large offshore derrick barge , is preplaced on a taut mooring . Side - scan sonar , electronic po- sitioning , and acoustic transducers are used to ver- ify its position relative to ...
Page 206
... employed where bending flexibility is required . However , in the great majority of cases , fixed structural mem- bers such as heavy walled pipe are used . Punching loads on the barge deck can be spread out by suitable doubler plates ...
... employed where bending flexibility is required . However , in the great majority of cases , fixed structural mem- bers such as heavy walled pipe are used . Punching loads on the barge deck can be spread out by suitable doubler plates ...
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... employed in the development of offshore petroleum resources . However , most of these structures are also used by other industries and for other functions . Offshore terminals are employed for all types of bulk com- modity transfer ...
... employed in the development of offshore petroleum resources . However , most of these structures are also used by other industries and for other functions . Offshore terminals are employed for all types of bulk com- modity transfer ...
Contents
Introduction | 5 |
Physical Environmental Aspects of Offshore | 12 |
Seafloor Soils | 38 |
Copyright | |
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