Requalification of Platforms Offshore Tampico - Tuxpan, Mexico: Arenque Platforms

摘要

This paper summarizes results of a study performed to requalify for continued service the Arenque platforms located offshore Tampico, Mexico. Hurricane and earthquake environmental conditions were included in the requalification study. The evaluations of suitability for service included Allowable Stress and Ultimate Limit State criteria. The background for the hurricane and earthquake conditions, criteria, and guidelines are detailed in a companion paper (Bea, et al, 2000).