LARGE FLOATING PLATFORM TECHNOLOGY: A REVIEW

The purpose of this study was to review all material relevant to the design, construction, and operation of a large floating columnar platform made of ferroconcrete. Existing platforms, motion analysis, anchoring, powering, assembly and ferroconcrete are discussed. The study indicates that ferroconcrete platforms can be built and that electric power generation sites may be the first application of the idea.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Mechanical Engineers

  Two Park Avenue
  New York, NY  United States  10016-5990
• Authors:
  • Bedore, R L
• Publication Date: 1972-12

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 834-840
• Serial:
  • ASME Journal of Basic Engineering
  • Volume: 94
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Ferrocement; Materials selection; Motion; Offshore platforms
• Old TRIS Terms: Ferro concrete; Floating platforms; Materials evaluation; Motion response of platforms
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Marine Transportation; Materials; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00043540
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: United States Merchant Marine Academy
• Report/Paper Numbers: Series D
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 6 1973 12:00AM