The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has been a leader in U.S. maritime safety for almost two centuries (150 years). ABS is a non-governmental agency that classes barges and other vessels based on criteria they refer to as “rules.” Their official Rules and Guide...
Click to continueIt is not a secret that the construction industry’s acceptance of technology solutions comes with more apprehension and push-back than other industries. Some of the most common phrases uttered in reference to new solutions: “I’ve always done it this way, I’ve bee...
Click to continueIf you’ve decided to sell your barge, there are several things you can do to increase your chances of finding a buyer and selling it for a fair price. It all boils down to making the barge presentable and making sure potential buyers are aware of everything it ha...
Click to continueCombined wall systems, often called combi walls for short, are often employed when regular sheet piles are not strong enough to support the required load. Every combi wall system has three main components: king pile, sheet piles and the connector (which is welded...
Click to continueBarges play a pivotal role in bridge construction and maintenance. Without them, the use of the materials and equipment to construct bridges would be significantly hindered. A few different types of barges are used in bridge construction. These barges often have ...
Click to continueTrying to figure out the key differences between the lines of sectional barges that come from Flexifloat? The company produces three different series of modular barges: H-50, S-50, and S-70. Each of them comes with unique benefits and is better suited to certain ...
Click to continueThere are three main methods used to construct an offshore pipeline using steel pipe: tow-in, S-lay, J-lay. While some of these methods overlap, each is best suited for different water depths and water environments.
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Click to continueUnderground tunnels serve a wide range of functions. Small-diameter tunnels can carry utility lines and function as pipelines. Larger-diameter tunnels can serve as subways and passages for railways and cars. The method used to construct a tunnel is determined by ...
Click to continueIf you’ve decided to buy a sectional barge used, you may be wondering how exactly you can assess the potential value of the wide array of barge options out there to find the best one for your needs. Luckily, sectional barges are built to last, and buying used can...
Click to continueIn order to drill for oil, a well must first be created. This process begins by drilling a hole into the earth with a drilling rig. Welded steel pipe is often needed for drilling since other kinds of pipe are limited in how far they can be drilled. Unlike other m...
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