SUBMARINE PIPELINE DESIGN AGAINST WAVE ACTION

Submarine pipelines laid on the bottom in coastal depths, and in the presence of sizable long waves or swell, may have large forces exerted upon them by the water particle motion associated with surface fluctuations. Results of model tests on wave forces on pipelines and the applicability of such results to the real world are discussed. Pertinent wave-force information at large Reynolds numbers is still needed and perhaps best obtained through actual ocean experiments.

• Corporate Authors:

  Look Laboratory of Oceanographic Engineering

  Hawaii University
  Honolulu, H  United States  96813
• Authors:
  • Grace, R A
• Publication Date: 1971-4

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 3-7
• Serial:
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue Number: 2

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction; Force; Pipelines; Structural design; Underwater pipelines; Waves
• Uncontrolled Terms: Wave forces
• Old TRIS Terms: Model testing; Pipeline construction; Pipeline design
• Subject Areas: Construction; Marine Transportation; Pipelines; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00056258
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: American Petroleum Institute
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 15 1974 12:00AM