Michael Aaron Weyler
Engineering at Enclave Pkwy, Houston, TX
License number
Louisiana PE.0035868
Issued Date
Nov 17, 2010
Expiration Date
Mar 31, 2017
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
1430 Enclave Pkwy, Houston, TX 77077
Professional information
Mechanical Engineer At Bechtel
Position:
Mechanical Engineer at Bechtel
Location:
Houston, Texas Area
Industry:
Construction
Work:
Bechtel
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Mechanical Engineer
Apparatus For Aligning A Platform Deck And Jacket
US Patent:
4655641, Apr 7, 1987
Filed:
Oct 18, 1985
Appl. No.:
6/789237
Inventors:
Michael E. Weyler - Houston TX
Assignee:
Exxon Production Research Co. - Houston TX
International Classification:
E02D 2500
US Classification:
405204
Abstract:
The present invention provides an apparatus for aligning an integrated deck carried on a barge with a jacket secured to the seafloor. The apparatus comprises a plurality of cantilevered springs extending vertically downward from the deck and a plurality of sockets secured to the jacket, each socket being positioned to receive the lower end of one of the cantilevered springs. As the cantilevered springs are lowered into the sockets, wind or wave induced horizontal motion of the deck is accommodated by tilting of receiving members in the sockets. Once the cantilevered springs are fully engaged with the sockets, the receiving members no longer tilt and the great stiffness of the cantilevered springs permits only very slight horizontal motion of the deck so that the barge can be ballasted downward to transfer the deck load to the jacket without misalignment.
Load-Transfer System For Mating An Integrated Deck With An Offshore Platform Substructure
US Patent:
4848967, Jul 18, 1989
Filed:
Jan 4, 1988
Appl. No.:
7/140691
Inventors:
Michael E. Weyler - Houston TX
Assignee:
Exxon Production Research Company - Houston TX
International Classification:
E02D 2500
US Classification:
405204
Abstract:
A load transfer system and method for its use for mating an integrated deck structure onto an offshore platform substructure at an offshore location is disclosed. The load transfer system utilizes a probe extending downwardly from the integrated deck and adapted to mate with the substructure, and a shock-load absorbing system having a first spring with a linear compressive response and a second spring with a variable compressive response mounted in series between the integrated deck and the probe.