A NEW DEEPWATER OFFSHORE PLATFORM-THE GUYED TOWER

The guyed tower is an offshore platform that rests on a spud can or bearing foundation and is held upright by multiple guylines. A simplified procedure for calculating the wave-induced dynamic response of this compliant tower is presented. Also, the dynamic characteristics that allow the structure to safely resist large ocean waves is discussed. A large scale test model of the tower has been installed in 300 feet of water in the Gulf of Mexico to verify the validity of the conclusions drawn.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Presented at the Eighth Annual Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, Texas, May 3-6, 1976.
• Corporate Authors:

  Offshore Technology Conference

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• Authors:
  • Finn, L D
• Conference:
  • Presented at the Eighth Annual Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, Texas, May 3-6, 1976.
• Publication Date: 1976-5

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 819-830

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Offshore drilling platforms; Offshore platforms; Offshore structures; Structural design
• Old TRIS Terms: Offshore platform design
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00138263
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Offshore Technology Conference
• Report/Paper Numbers: V3, OTC 2688 Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 4 1976 12:00AM