Sparks, Charles P. <br/><br/>
Fundamentals of marine riser mechanics :  basic principles and simplified analyses / 
 Fundamentals of marine riser mechanics :  basic principles and simplified analyses /  [electronic resource] 
Charles P. Sparks 
 - Tulsa, Okla. :  Penn Well,  c2007 
 - xxiv, 329 p. : œb ill. (some col.) ;  24 cm. +  one computer disc 
<br/><br/> Includes index 
<br/><br/>Introduction -- Pipe and Riser Deflections and Global Stability: The Effective Tension Concept -- Application of Effective Tension: Frequent Difficulties and Particular Cases -- Pipe and Riser Stresses -- Pipe and Riser Strains -- Tensioned-Beam Behavior -- Statics of Near-Vertical Cables -- Near-Vertical Riser Static Behavior -- Stress Joint Design -- Riser Bundles: Local Bending between Guides -- Near-Vertical Risers Associated with Floating Platforms with Stiff Tensioners -- Steel Catenary Risers -- Axial Vibrations of Fixed Risers -- Axial Vibrations of Hung-Off Risers -- Transverse Modal Vibrations of Near-Vertical Risers -- Transverse Modal Vibrations of Near-Vertical Risers -- Tensioned-Beam Equations -- Tension Calculations for Simple Riser Cases -- Application of the Morison Equation to Risers -- Stress and Strain Relationships in a Thick-Walled Pipe -- Equivalent Poisson’s Rations for Anisotropic Pipes -- Curvature of a Tensioned Beam Subject to Generalized Load -- Riser Bundle Pipe Moments between Guides -- Caternary Equations -- Damped Axial Vibrations -- Notes on Excel Files 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781593700706 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Offshore oil well drilling<br/>Drilling platforms<br/>Oil fields--Production methods