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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... lead , then closure of the lead with rafting and crushing . See Figure 1.10.1 . 6. A compressive ridge is formed when one sheet is forced normal to the face of the other , that is , normal to the lead . Rafting and crushing occurs ...
... lead , then closure of the lead with rafting and crushing . See Figure 1.10.1 . 6. A compressive ridge is formed when one sheet is forced normal to the face of the other , that is , normal to the lead . Rafting and crushing occurs ...
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... lead boat may run ahead to verify route , confirm depths by forward - looking sonar , and pick its way through underwater obstructions , ice , and so forth . Such a lead boat can also warn other ship- ping , even though there may have ...
... lead boat may run ahead to verify route , confirm depths by forward - looking sonar , and pick its way through underwater obstructions , ice , and so forth . Such a lead boat can also warn other ship- ping , even though there may have ...
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... leads and hammer . TABLE 8.4.1 Large Offshore Pile - Driving Hammers Driving on. American Petroleum Institute Standard API- RP2A , sec . 2.6.9d , suggests that reasonable assur- ance against failure of the pile will be provided if static ...
... leads and hammer . TABLE 8.4.1 Large Offshore Pile - Driving Hammers Driving on. American Petroleum Institute Standard API- RP2A , sec . 2.6.9d , suggests that reasonable assur- ance against failure of the pile will be provided if static ...
Contents
Introduction | 5 |
Physical Environmental Aspects of Offshore | 12 |
Seafloor Soils | 38 |
Copyright | |
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