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Chapter 1 An Introduction on Offshore Engineering and Technology
Chapter 2 Typical Offshore Structures
Lesson 1 Gravity Platform
Lesson 2 Jacket Platform
Lesson 3 Jack-up
Lesson 4 FPSO
Lesson 5 Semi-submersible Platform
Lesson 6 Other Type of Offshore Structures
Chapter 3 Systems and Equipments of Offshore Structures
Lesson 7 Mooring System
Lesson 8 Jacking System
Lesson 9 Drilling System
Lesson 10 Piping System
Chapter 4 Welding Processes
Lesson 11 What Is Welding
Lesson 12 Classification of Welding Processes
Lesson 13 Stresses and Cracking of Welding
Lesson 14 Inspection and Test
Chapter 5 Platform Surveys
Lesson 15 Classification Societies
Lesson 16 Survey and Maintenance
Lesson 17 Shipyard Facilities
Lesson 18 Construction
Chapter 6 The Construction Process of Offshore Structures
Lesson 19 Design Principles
Lesson 20 Equipment Installation
Lesson 21 Quality Management
Lesson 22 Health,Safety,Environment
References
Appendix A Part of American Bureau of Shipping Code Sample
Appendix B Useful Abbreviation