TY - BOOK AU - Clauss,Günther AU - Lehmann,E. AU - Östergaard,C. AU - Shields,M.J. TI - Offshore structures SN - 1447131959 U1 - 627.98 23 PY - 1992/// CY - London PB - Springer-Verlag KW - Offshore structures KW - Design and construction KW - Hydrodynamics N1 - Includes index; 1. Marine Science and Marine Technology -- 2. Features of Offshore Structures -- 3. Hydromechanical Analysis of Offshore Structures -- --; 1; Marine Science and Marine Technology --; 1.1; Classification and objectives of marine technology --; 1.2; Offshore oil- and gas-production regions --; 1.3; Design of offshore structures -- --; 2; Features of Offshore Structures --; 2.1; Drilling and production technology --; 2.2; Characteristics of offshore structures --; 2.3; Fixed platforms --; 2.4; Floating structures --; 2.5; Compliant structures --; 2.6; Linked multi-body systems --; 2.7; Comparison of different designs of offshore production platforms -- --; 3; Hydromechanical Analysis of Offshore Structures --; 3.1; Selected basics of hydromechanics --; 3.2; Wave theories --; 3.3; Hydrostatic analysis --; 3.4; Hydrodynamic analysis --; 3.5; Nomenclature N2 - "This updated translation from the original German edition provides general background information on oceanology and ocean engineering is given, along with descriptions of drilling techniques, offshore structures and hydrocarbon production at sea. The main part of the book is concerned with the hydrostatic and hydrodynamic analysis of marine structures, followed by an evaluation of marine structure reliability. Environmental conditions affecting marine structures, wave statistics, and the application of reliability theory to code development are also discussed. Students and practising engineers who have an interest in the analysis of marine structures will find this book an invaluable reference."--Publisher's website ER -