Multi-sided column design for semisubmersible

摘要

A support structure includes a column having multiple sides. A first side and a second side of the column are disposed at a first angle with respect to another. The second side and a third side of the column are disposed at a second angle with respect to another. The third side and a fourth side of the column are disposed at a third angle with respect to another. The fourth side and a fifth side of the column are disposed at a fourth angle with respect to another. The fifth side may be disposed at a fifth angle with respect to a sixth side and/or the first side of the column, in which the sixth side and the first side of the column may be disposed at a sixth angle with respect to another.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
an offshore structure including a support structure supporting a deck of the offshore structure, the support structure comprising:
a column having six sides;a first side of the column and a second side of the column disposed at a first angle with respect to each other;the second side of the column and a third side of the column disposed at a second angle with respect to each other;the third side of the column and a fourth side of the column disposed at a third angle with respect to each other;the fourth side of the column and a fifth side of the column disposed at a fourth angle with respect to each other;the fifth side of the column and a sixth side of the column disposed at a fifth angle with respect to each other; andthe sixth side of the column and the first side of the column disposed at a sixth angle with respect to each other.