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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... Stages The construction of a typical concrete gravity - base platform takes place in a well - defined sequence of stages . For each stage , there are several important criteria which must be met . 1. The structure must be watertight and ...
... Stages The construction of a typical concrete gravity - base platform takes place in a well - defined sequence of stages . For each stage , there are several important criteria which must be met . 1. The structure must be watertight and ...
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... stages in each main stage . Each such stage must be carefully ana- lyzed to be sure all criteria are met from the be- ginning to the end of that stage . Most errors to date have been due either to overlooking an intermediate stage or to ...
... stages in each main stage . Each such stage must be carefully ana- lyzed to be sure all criteria are met from the be- ginning to the end of that stage . Most errors to date have been due either to overlooking an intermediate stage or to ...
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... stage shown in heavy lines . The purpose is to eliminate aspects not essential to that stage so that the key ... Stages 405 Construction Stages.
... stage shown in heavy lines . The purpose is to eliminate aspects not essential to that stage so that the key ... Stages 405 Construction Stages.
Contents
Introduction | 5 |
Physical Environmental Aspects of Offshore | 12 |
Seafloor Soils | 38 |
Copyright | |
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