Barges 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...
Click to continueA drill casing, also known as a setting pipe, is a large diameter steel pipe that’s inserted into the drilled section of a borehole to protect and support the wellstream.
Once a well has been drilled, it must undergo completion if it’s to become a producti...
Click to continueA pile driving machine (also called a pile driver) is used to drive piles into the ground in order to create a foundation to support buildings and other large structures.
There are two main types of pile driving mach...
Click to continueDeciding whether to rent or purchase a barge for your offshore project can be a challenge. There are both advantages and disadvantages to both renting and purchasing. Ultimately, the scope of your project and future projects as well as factors affecting cash flow...
Click to continueIf you’re shopping for a sectional barge, you may have noticed that some sectional barges are sold as “packages” that include spuds and spudwells. It’s common for sectional barges to be sold with these add-ons, particularly from major manufacturers like Poseidon ...
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