CONCRETE FOR LARGE FLOATING STRUCTURES

Suitability of reinforced concrete as structural and hull material for large floating platforms is investigated. History, materials, methods, and quality control requirements are reviewed. Findings reflect that high quality concrete is acceptable and economical for large floating platforms, and that design and quality control needs can be met by current status of concrete art.

• Corporate Authors:

  University of Hawaii, Manoa

  Sea Grant Program
  Honolulu, HI  United States  96822
• Authors:
  • WILSON, D
• Publication Date: 0

Media Info

• Pagination: 84 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete; Concrete structures; Offshore platforms; Reinforced concrete; Ships
• Uncontrolled Terms: Concrete ships
• Old TRIS Terms: Floating platforms
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Marine Transportation; Materials; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00098180
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: University of Hawaii, Manoa
• Report/Paper Numbers: Unihi-SG-CR-74-02
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 30 1975 12:00AM