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Technology
Assessment & Research (TA&R) Program
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69 |
| Date of Summary |
March 31, 1987 |
| Subject |
Reliability of Gravel Mat
Foundations for Arctic Gravity Structures |
| Performing Activity |
National Bureau of Standards |
| Principal Investigator |
Dr. Felix Yokel |
| Contracting Agency |
Minerals Management Service |
| Estimated Completion |
Complete |
| Description |
A state-of-the-art study was
conducted, including a review of current design procedures and recent research data. Limit
state criteria and the uncertainty in the determination of the relevant structural
response parameters were assessed based on current available information. Problem areas
were identified with an assessment of the ability of current technology to deal with these
problems. Areas where additional information is needed to increase our capability to
determine the reliability of gravel mat foundations were also identified. |
| Progress |
Complete. A literature search was
completed and numerous contacts were made with geotechnical consultants to ascertain the
current state-of-the-art. Based on the information developed, potential problem areas were
identified and assessed to determine their influence on the reliability of future Arctic
gravity structures. |
| Reports |
AA (168 pages)
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Yokel, F. Y., Bea, R. G., Mat
Foundations for Offshore Structures in Arctic Regions, NBSIR 86-3419, National Bureau of
Standards, Gaithersburg, Maryland, May 1986, issued February 1987. |
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