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Publications [#268084] of Henry Petroski

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  1. Petroski, H, Offshore engineering: oil from troubled waters., Technology Review, vol. 87 no. 5 (January, 1984), pp. 52-76
    (last updated on 2023/06/01)

    Abstract:
    Looks at the changing technology of oil-rig design and future prospects as oil exploration moves into deeper waters. Structural failure becomes more acute as rigs get larger and wave heights and energy increase. -R.Land


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