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Burleson, 1999
Fig. 1: Progression of xed platforms in the GOM - depths in meters (Courtesy Shell)
Jacket Structures
The jacket, or template, structures are currently still the most common oshore structures used for drilling and production. Some structures contain enlarged legs, which are suitable for self-buoyancy during its installation at the site. Fixed jacket structures consist of tubular members interconnected to form a three-dimensional space frame. These structures usually have four to eight legs battered to achieve stability against toppling in waves. Main piles, which are tubular, are usually carried with the jackets and driven through the jacket legs into the seaoor. The term jacket structure has evolved from the concept of providing an enclosure (jacket) for the well conductors. (This writing is taken by modication from Handbook of Oshore Engineering (Chakrabarti))