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  • API RP 2T : 2010

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    PLANNING, DESIGNING, AND CONSTRUCTING TENSION LEG PLATFORMS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  19-02-2021

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2015

    Publisher:  American Petroleum Institute

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    1 Scope
    2 Normative References
    3 Terms, Definitions, Acronyms, Abbreviations and Symbols
    4 Planning
    5 Design Criteria
    6 Environmental Forces
    7 Global Response
    8 Platform Structural Design
    9 Tendon System Design
    10 Foundation Analysis and Design
    11 Riser Systems
    12 Facilities and Marine Systems
    13 Corrosion
    14 Fabrication, Installation and Inspection
    15 Surveys and Maintenance
    16 Assessment of Existing TLP's Designed for Hurricanes
    Annex A (informative) - Commentary on Global Response
                            Analysis and Design Checks
    Annex B (informative) - Commentary on Design of Tendon Porches
    Annex C (informative) - Commentary on Tendon Fatigue
    Annex D (informative) - Commentary on Foundation Design
    Annex E (informative) - Drilling and Production Interacting
                            Checklists
    Annex F (informative) - Regulations Governing TLPs
    Bibliography

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    Acts as a guide to the designer in organizing an efficient approach to the design of a tension leg platform (TLP). Emphasis is placed on participation of all engineering disciplines during each stage of planning, development, design, construction, installation, and inspection.

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    Document Type Standard
    Product Note Reconfirmed 2010
    Publisher American Petroleum Institute
    Status Superseded
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