Abstract: The guyed tower concept is designed for use in relatively deep waters [more than 1,000 ft (300 m)]. A model is described that mimics the response by a single degree of freedom (SDOF). The properties of this simple model ...

Abstract: Reductions in steel weight of deepwater fixed jackets by 10,000 tons represent savings of many millions of dollars in material costs alone and substantial cost advantages during the transportation, fabrication, and ...