George L. Uppencamp
Engineering at Enchanted Oaks Dr, Spring, TX
License number
Louisiana PE.0012375
Issued Date
Jul 21, 1970
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
19130 Enchanted Oaks Dr, Spring, TX 77388
Professional information
Method And Apparatus For Installation Of An Offshore Platform
US Patent:
4607982, Aug 26, 1986
Filed:
Jan 31, 1985
Appl. No.:
6/696819
Inventors:
Lee K. Brasted - Kingwood TX
George L. Uppencamp - Spring TX
George L. Uppencamp - Spring TX
Assignee:
Shell Oil Company - Houston TX
International Classification:
E02B 1708, E02D 2100, E02D 2500
US Classification:
405204
Abstract:
A method and apparatus are disclosed for use in the installation of a platform structure upon the upper elements of a previously-installed substructure. The platform structure is mounted on a barge positionable between the upper elements of the previously-installed substructure. The barge can be flooded and lowered a sufficient distance to allow leg elements of the platform structure to contact and mate with leg support elements of the substructure.
Impacts between the structures during the mating operation are absorbed by resilient neoprene pads carried by the leg supports. After the platform structure rests upon the leg supports, and the barge is removed, the platform structure can be lowered and leveled by draining a select volume of sand from the leg supports.