OCEAN TEST STRUCTURE PROGRAM
Present total wave force estimates on space-frame structures are based on interpretations of single-pile force measurements using simplified theories. Industry design practices which result are regarded by many as conservative based on the available data. Exxon Production Research Company has designed as ocean test structure for the purpose of acquiring benchmark data which can be used to evaluate present design force calculation procedures and to refine those procedures. Based on the resulting data, industry could move away from costly conservatism where it exists, and in any case possess a more quantitative basis for setting required platform strength levels. The test structure will provide a replica of flow conditions encountered in design level seastrain reduced scale--about 1/3 to 1/6 the size of full-scale oil and gas platforms. The planned measurements will permit direct comparison between actual and predicted forces on the structure under conditions simulating design wave loading for any continental shaft area.
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Supplemental Notes:
- Ocean Engineering Mechanics, Symposium, ASME Winter Annual Meeting, Houston, Texas, Nov 30-Dec 5, 1975.
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Corporate Authors:
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
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Authors:
- Haring, R E
- Conference:
- Publication Date: 1975
Media Info
- Features: References;
- Pagination: p. 123-132
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Force; Offshore construction; Offshore drilling platforms; Offshore platforms; Performance; Structural tests; Waves
- Uncontrolled Terms: Structural testing
- Old TRIS Terms: Drilling platform performance; Offshore platform construction; Wave forces on structures
- Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00136360
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: Engineering Index
- Report/Paper Numbers: OED-V 1
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Jul 13 1976 12:00AM