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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

TAP-578-Assessment of Fixed Offshore Platform Performance in Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

Office/Division Program
TAP
Project Number
578
Category
Structures
Hurricanes / Cyclones
Research Initiation Date (Award Date)
Research Performing Activity
Energo engineering, Inc.
Research Principal Investigator
Frank Puskar
Research Contracting Agency
Minerals Management Service
Description

The objective of this effort was to conduct a qualitative and quantitative assessment of fixed offshore platforms that were affected by Hurricane Katrina and/or Rita. Resulting data was evaluated to determine if any common trends occurred, and also to determine if current API standards are an accurate indicator of expected performance. Coordination and consultation with the API HEAT group occurred throughout the project.