Fundamentals of marine riser mechanics basic principles and simplified analyses / Charles P. Sparks.

Author/creator Sparks, Charles P.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoTulsa, Okla. : Penn Well,
Descriptionxxiv, 329 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.).
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Subjects
Offshore oil well drilling.
Drilling platforms.
Oil fields--Production methods.

Contents Introduction -- Pipe and Riser Deflections and Global Stability: The Effective Tension Concept -- Application of Effective Tension: Frequent Difficulties and Particular Cases -- Pipe and Riser Stresses -- Pipe and Riser Strains -- Tensioned-Beam Behavior -- Statics of Near-Vertical Cables -- Near-Vertical Riser Static Behavior -- Stress Joint Design -- Riser Bundles: Local Bending between Guides -- Near-Vertical Risers Associated with Floating Platforms with Stiff Tensioners -- Steel Catenary Risers -- Axial Vibrations of Fixed Risers -- Axial Vibrations of Hung-Off Risers -- Transverse Modal Vibrations of Near-Vertical Risers -- Transverse Modal Vibrations of Near-Vertical Risers -- Tensioned-Beam Equations -- Tension Calculations for Simple Riser Cases -- Application of the Morison Equation to Risers -- Stress and Strain Relationships in a Thick-Walled Pipe -- Equivalent Poisson's Rations for Anisotropic Pipes -- Curvature of a Tensioned Beam Subject to Generalized Load -- Riser Bundle Pipe Moments between Guides -- Caternary Equations -- Damped Axial Vibrations -- Notes on Excel Files.
General noteIncludes index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2007023688
ISBN9781593700706 (hbk.)