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Document ID (ISN)111997
CIS number 11-0694
Year 2009
Convention or series no. RR 676
Author(s) Jardine R.J.
Title Review of technical issues relating to foundations and geotechnics for offshore installations in the UKCS
Bibliographic information HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2009. ii, 92p. Illus. Bibl.ref.
Internet access RR_676.pdf [in English]
Abstract Foundation design and especially pile design and analysis are currently undergoing an important stage of technical development, with new methodologies and recommendations coming into practice. This literature review contains detailed guidance on technical issues and recommendations with respect to best practices. Consideration is also given to possible monitoring and strengthening of foundations systems. The report also provides lists of relevant publications and useful references to background material and guidance on specific topics.
Descriptors (primary) United Kingdom; geological factors; safety engineering; petroleum and natural gas industry; offshore oil extraction; underwater construction
Descriptors (secondary) public OSH institutions; research; literature survey; report
Document type E - Books, reports, proceedings
Country / State or ProvinceUnited Kingdom
Subject(s) Safety organization and training
Mines and quarries
Construction industry
Broad subject area(s) Fires, explosions and major hazards
Browse category(ies) Petroleum and natural gas industry
Construction industry and civil engineering