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Offshore platform jacket and method of installation

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5953800

A support jacket is described for supporting a deck of an offshore platform and the like above the surface of a body of water, the jacket comprising: a single substantially vertically extending hollow column member extending above the surface for receiving means forming a first elongated pile extending through the column member; and a plurality of vertically and laterally spaced guide sleeves connected to the column member only by at least one of diagonal and generally horizontal extending brace means, the guide sleeves being arranged to receive and guide respective second and third elongated piles and for laterally bracing the second and third piles for supporting the deck above the jacket.

Assignee:
Atlantic Richfield Co., Los Angeles, CA
Patent Number(s):
US 4812080
OSTI ID:
5953800
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English