Influence of Tension, Weight, and Hydrostatic Pressure on TLP Tendons
Publication: Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering
Volume 115, Issue 2
Abstract
The effect of increasing water depth on the performance of deep water tendons of tension leg platforms (TLP) is examined. Equations to determine limits on water depths for tendon systems based on strength and hydrostatic collapse requirements are presented. Relations between tendon tensions and reactions on a TLP hull are derived. Conditions for which neutrally buoyant tendons can be utilized are presented. For very deep water, the limiting diameter‐to‐thickness ratio (D/t) is presented for different tendon variables. For a water depth of 5,000 feet, the D/t ratio is limited to about fifteen due to hydrostatic collapse constraints. Composite tendons can provide reduced pretension, improved restoring force, and reduced drag forces.
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Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering
Volume 115 • Issue 2 • March 1989
Pages: 172 - 189
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Copyright © 1989 ASCE.
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Published online: Mar 1, 1989
Published in print: Mar 1989
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