THE SELECTION AND FABRICATION OF STEELS FOR OFFSHORE STRUCTURES

The rigorous service conditions and the environmental hazards posed by potential failures have resulted in stringent specificatons for both steel plate and welded joints. The significance of general specifications for both plates and welded joints in offshore structures are considered in the context of existing codes of practice and rationalization involving an increase in the severity of material requirements. Steels available to meet specified properties are described together with the implications for forming and post weld heat treatment. Future developments which could lead to significant increases in welding productivity are discussed.

• Corporate Authors:

  British Steel Corporation

  Information Services
  Sheffield,   England 
• Authors:
  • Garland, J G
  • Kirkwood, P R
• Publication Date: 1974-12

Media Info

• Pagination: 29 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Forging; Joints; Offshore structures; Steel; Welds
• Uncontrolled Terms: Welded joints
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Marine Transportation; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00098205
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: GS/PROD/MISC/80/74/C
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 29 1975 12:00AM