Why Concrete?
Concrete has proven to be the ideal material for both offshore
and inland waters. Its superiority results in substantial cost savings
during construction and later in the operations stage.
THE CONCRETE ADVANTAGE
- Concrete Structures generally require less fabrication time than steel structures
at a competitive and often lower cost.
- The lifespan of concrete barges typically
exceeds the design life by a significant interval. There are hundreds of
barges designed for a 20 - 30 year life that have been in service for 40
years or more.
- Construction time is shortened as work is performed in sheltered
areas.
- The design weight of the concrete hull produces a low center of gravity,
which increases the structures stability.
- The large mass of the concrete
structure aides in dampening the vibration produced by compressors, generators,
etc.
- Low operating / maintenance cost – Concrete requires no painting
or maintenance.
- Concrete is non-corrosive.
- Concrete is fire-proof.
- Concrete is not subject to fatigue.
- Equipment is installed and tested shoreside
in outfitting yards and not in open water. This results in capital expenditure
savings.
- Compartmented
base serves as a double hull as well as provides storage for oil, produced
water, and/or various condensates.
- Provides its own buoyancy and stability
during towing to site.
- Transportable and reusable.
- Site Plug & Abandonment (P & A) / remediation
is minimal.
- 100% recovery on investment possible
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