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Hurricane Andrew Effects on Offshore Platforms

Office/Division Program
TAP
Project Number
210
Research Initiation Date (Award Date)
Research Performing Activity
PMB Engineering, Inc.
Research Principal Investigator
Mr. Frank J. Puskar
Research Contracting Agency
Description

This is a Joint Industry Project (JIP) to inspect and analyze three Chevron platforms in South Timbalier field. Two survived Hurricane Andrew, the other toppled during the hurricane. The intent is to compare analytical predictions with actual field performance, with particular emphasis on individual member and platform system failure. This assessment will be used in developing guidelines to be incorporated in the American Petroleum Institute (API) RP2A.

Latest progress update

Complete