Problems Concerning Gravel Islands Constructing and Exploitation in the Arctic Conditions

Abstract:

Drilling operations conducted from artificial islands are both feasible and economical in shallow waters. Accumulated experience in the construction and operation of artificial gravel islands are analysed. Capital protection of island’ slopes against the action of ice and waves are considered.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 725-726)
• Pages: 251-256
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.725-726.251
• Online since: January 2015
• Authors: Valeriya Efimova*, Karl Shkhinek, Nikolay Belyaev
• Keywords: Drilling Operation, Gravel Berm, Gravel Slope, Protection Slopes, Sheet Pile Wall

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