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Technology
Assessment & Research (TA&R) Program
| Project Number |
374 |
| Date of Summary |
February 14, 2006 |
| Subject |
Measurement of Wind Load
Resistance on Drilling Structures |
| Performing Activity |
Stress Engineering Services, Inc.
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| Principal Investigator |
Michael Effenberger |
| Contracting Agency |
Minerals Management Service |
| Estimated Completion |
April 2006 |
| Description |
The primary
objective of this JIP is to provide test data that may be used to verify the
existing and proposed methodology for the determination of wind load on
drill rig systems. Based on offshore failures of masts and platforms that
have occurred, it is apparent that the likelihood of failure of masts may be
higher than that of the surrounding superstructure. It is important that
the MMS participate in a JIP that will identify if any structural safety
hazards exist with current mast or derrick designs. The scope has been
increased to accommodate several different types of drilling derricks used
in the offshore. |
| Progress |
Wind tunnel testing has been completed and the data will be
used to model the wind effects on drilling structures. On September 09, 2005
a final document had been circulated for vote. |
| Report |
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JIP - Effenberger, Michael J., and Lewis,
David R., Measurement of Wind Load Resistance on Drilling Structures, Phase
One, Stress Engineering Services, Inc., December 2001. |
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