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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... Occur . Typical of the violent cyclonic storms are the ty- phoons of the western Pacific . See Figure 1.7.1 . These occur from May to December and have their source in the Pacific Ocean in the vicinity of the Caroline Islands . These ...
... Occur . Typical of the violent cyclonic storms are the ty- phoons of the western Pacific . See Figure 1.7.1 . These occur from May to December and have their source in the Pacific Ocean in the vicinity of the Caroline Islands . These ...
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... occurs in the opposite di- rection in early morning . The onshore afternoon winds can occasionally reach 30 knots or more . These onshore winds may occur almost every afternoon on the U.S. Pacific coast from June through August . Thus ...
... occurs in the opposite di- rection in early morning . The onshore afternoon winds can occasionally reach 30 knots or more . These onshore winds may occur almost every afternoon on the U.S. Pacific coast from June through August . Thus ...
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... occur in a zone which is bounded by two horizontal planes normally positioned 5 m above and 3 m below the waterline in question . 8.2.4.4 For all types of unit , damage is assumed to occur in the shell plating of any one compart- ment ...
... occur in a zone which is bounded by two horizontal planes normally positioned 5 m above and 3 m below the waterline in question . 8.2.4.4 For all types of unit , damage is assumed to occur in the shell plating of any one compart- ment ...
Contents
Introduction | 5 |
Physical Environmental Aspects of Offshore | 12 |
1 | 20 |
Copyright | |
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