THE WORLD'S FIRST CONCRETE TLP COMES TOGETHER

The world's first concrete tension leg platform (TLP) is described. It has been designed with a 50 year lifespan and includes the necessary capacity and expandability to allow an additional regional module of about 5000t to be installed, which could potentially assist in the development of nearby or undiscovered reserves.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • J Offshore Technology, v 2 n 3, Aug 1994, p 17 [3 p, 4 fig]
• Publication Date: 1994

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete structures; Tension
• Old TRIS Terms: Tension leg platforms
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00708837
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM