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 65
... resistance formerly was felt to be deter- mined by the hardness of the aggregate . Now it is recognized that the strength of the cement paste and the bond with the aggregate are prime factors . The use of condensed silica fume is ...
... resistance formerly was felt to be deter- mined by the hardness of the aggregate . Now it is recognized that the strength of the cement paste and the bond with the aggregate are prime factors . The use of condensed silica fume is ...
Page 169
... resistance of the plug . End bearing and skin friction do not develop their resistances simultaneously and hence are not usually directly additive at serviceability ( elastic ) levels of load . They may , however , partially aug- ment ...
... resistance of the plug . End bearing and skin friction do not develop their resistances simultaneously and hence are not usually directly additive at serviceability ( elastic ) levels of load . They may , however , partially aug- ment ...
Page 276
... resistance , as well as provide external berm resistance to shear fail- ure in the soil . Of course , external berms can also be in- stalled after the caisson has been founded in order to increase the effective resistance of clays to ...
... resistance , as well as provide external berm resistance to shear fail- ure in the soil . Of course , external berms can also be in- stalled after the caisson has been founded in order to increase the effective resistance of clays to ...
Contents
Introduction | 5 |
Physical Environmental Aspects of Offshore | 12 |
Seafloor Soils | 38 |
Copyright | |
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