INNOVATIVE SLOPE ARMOR DESIGN FOR ISLANDS AND COASTAL PADS

Clients: Various Members of the Petroleum Industry

Since 1979, our team has developed and evaluated innovative slope protection systems for use in the Arctic offshore. Innovation is required to deal with the limitations associated with construction materials, construction equipment and methods, and weather limitations in northern coastal zones. These projects include:

Production Facilities

  • Endicott

  • Northstar

  • Oooguruk

  • Nikaitchuq

  • Pt. McIntyre

Exploration Facilities

  • Endeavor Island

  • Resolution Island

  • Alaska Island Pad

  • No Name Island Pad

  • Seal Island

  • Mukluk Island

  • Northstar Island

  • Ellice L-39

  • Northwest Milne Island

Innovative Materials and Installation Methods

  • 2 and 4 cy gravel bags

  • Grout-filled bags

  • Longard tubes

  • Linked concrete matting

  • Sacrificial gravel beaches

Published Papers