The Hutton TLP foundation design
Conference
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· Proc., Annu. Offshore Technol. Conf.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6324920
The Hutton Tension Leg Platform poses several new problems for the design of the foundations. This paper describes the design considerations and the process of design, with emphasis on special aspects prescribed by the Hutton TLP concept. The method of analysis of the template structure is described, and the interactive effects of the template and the connection points for the tension legs and piles are discussed. The special requirements for installing the foundations are also addressed. The TLP concept dictates that the foundation piles are always in tension. This condition introduces factors not normally of concern for piles primarily loaded in compression. The manner in which these factors were assessed and the method of determining the pile safety factors are presented.
- Research Organization:
- Conoco (U.K.) Ltd.
- OSTI ID:
- 6324920
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-8405208-
- Conference Information:
- Journal Name: Proc., Annu. Offshore Technol. Conf.; (United States) Journal Volume: 3
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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