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Title: Arctic offshore platform

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6927924

An offshore structure is disclosed for use in drilling and producing wells in arctic regions having a conical shaped lower portion that extends above the surface of the water and a cylindrical upper section. The conical portion is provided with a controlled stiffness outer surface for withstanding the loads produced by ice striking the structure. The stiffness properties of the outer shell and flexible members are designed to distribute the load and avoid high local loads on the inner parts of the structure.

Assignee:
Shell Oil Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 4427320
OSTI ID:
6927924
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: Filed date 19 Feb 1982; Other Information: PAT-APPL-350458
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English