Offshore support structure methods and apparatus

Patent · Tue Jun 27 04:00:00 EDT 1989

OSTI ID:5719161

Carruba, S C

This patent describes a support structure for use with a well located in a body of water, the well having an upstanding conductor pipe, having upper and lower ends, extending from the ground below the body of water to above the surface of the water, comprising: two tubular legs, each leg having upper and lower ends, the upper end of each leg adapted to extend beyond the surface of the water and the lower end of each leg adapted to be disposed upon the ground; a first set of bracing members disposed between the interconnecting the legs in a spaced relationship from one another; first and second conductor pipe clamps, the first conductor pipe clamp adapted to be disposed about the upper end of the conductor pipe, and the second conductor pipe clamp adapted to be disposed about the conductor pipe intermediate the upper and lower ends of the conductor pipe; a second set of bracing members, each bracing member of the set having first and second ends, the first ends of each bracing member being connected to one of the legs, the second ends of each bracing member being secured to the first conductor pipe clamp, the second set of bracing members extending outwardly and away from each of the legs.

• Assignee: CBS Engineering, Inc., Houston, TX
• Patent Number(s): US 4842446
• OSTI ID: 5719161
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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OFFSHORE PLATFORMS
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SUPPORTS
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