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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... structure during construction on a slipway or in a dock , launching , completion afloat , towing or passage to site and sinking or anchoring to final position . It should also take into account the conditions during breakout and ...
... structure during construction on a slipway or in a dock , launching , completion afloat , towing or passage to site and sinking or anchoring to final position . It should also take into account the conditions during breakout and ...
Page 498
... structure is to be relocated during service , the forces imposed on the structure during release from the foundation should be determined . Means should be provided to check or control the rapid rise of the structure once it has been re ...
... structure is to be relocated during service , the forces imposed on the structure during release from the foundation should be determined . Means should be provided to check or control the rapid rise of the structure once it has been re ...
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... structure is afloat , the structure should possess ad- equate stability to cope with the effects of waves , wind , currents and mooring forces . The moorings should have sufficient strength to resist all antici- pated forces with an ...
... structure is afloat , the structure should possess ad- equate stability to cope with the effects of waves , wind , currents and mooring forces . The moorings should have sufficient strength to resist all antici- pated forces with an ...
Contents
Introduction | 5 |
Physical Environmental Aspects of Offshore | 12 |
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Copyright | |
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