1974-05-28
1977-04-19
Taylor, Dennis L.
52638, 61 87, E02B 1700, F02D 2302
Patent
active
040180573
ABSTRACT:
An offshore tower structure has a polygonal hollow base which can be selectively flooded or made buoyant, at least five columns sloping upwards and inwardly from apices of the base to a top frame above the surface of the water and bracing members arranged in zig-zag patterns between each pair of adjacent columns.
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Erzen Cevdet
Tillyer Robert
Williams Norman Elliott
King-Wilkinson, Limited
Taylor Dennis L.
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