FEASIBILITY OF A FIXED PLATFORM FOR USE IN 1,300 FT OF WATER

A deep-water fixed platform for drilling and production operations in the Bass Strait off the coast of Australia seems technically feasible. This conclusion is based on analysis and preliminary design of a fixed-bottom steel platform for 1,300 ft of water. This paper emphasizes the analytic results that play a significant part in the platform design. Analytical procedures on the expected behavior under wave action, earthquakes and fatigue are explained. Factors considered in designing the foundation are also discussed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Petroleum Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Loftin, T D
• Publication Date: 1977-6

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Serial:
  • Journal of Petroleum Technology
  • Volume: 29
  • Publisher: Society of Petroleum Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Design; Drilling; Offshore drilling platforms; Offshore platforms; Offshore structures; Oil well drilling; Oil wells; Production; Steel structures; Structural design; Underwater construction
• Old TRIS Terms: Deep water drilling; Marine platforms; Offshore platform design; Oil well production; Production platforms
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00165416
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 23 1977 12:00AM