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    shallow water pipelay barges

    Jihed, I remember they have some tugs used in the caspian for very shallow water, I'm not in office now and don't have details of the bollard pull, but was enough to move the anchors of the barge during the pipelay. Also, as GregLamberson pointed out, several method are used in the very shallow...
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    shallow water pipelay barges

    I know castoro 12 and in general the other vessel used in Caspian Sea - You can check Saipem website - Offshore Fleet - Caspian Sea. Generally not self propelled, use tugs http://www.saipem.eni.it/module.asp?sect=flotta&pag=castoro12
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    GetOpenFolderName ? Does this exist?

    Thanks cumming54, that is what I was looking for , I only added & "\" in the GetDirectory to have it working when adding the file name. GetDirectory = Left(path, pos - 1) & "\"
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    GetOpenFolderName ? Does this exist?

    I was wondering if exist a method similar to GetOpenFilename that works for folder instead than for file I would like to select a specific folder every time I run the code, in a similar way as I select a file with the GetOpenFilename (not opening the file, just retaining the path), instead than...
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    ASME B31.8 calculation

    Thanks JohnBreen, your clarification was really helpfull.
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    ASME B31.8 calculation

    Hi JohnBreen, sorry about being off topic. I didn't really start a new thread because my question raised from your previous answer of 14Dec06, where you stated: I proceeded as you suggested, measuring a 'slice' of a BonneyForge weldoled, and I verified that it complies with the requirements of...
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    ASME B31.8 calculation

    Dear All, I read through this thread and find it very usefull. I would appreciate if you could help me with this problem: I have a pipeline test head that has to be verified according to ASME Div VIII, as per client request. We have selected a weldolet that is certified from the manufactur to...
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    Structure Lift Analysis Software

    In my company they use SACS for lifting analysis, it is commercial and widely used in offshore analysis www.sacs-edi.com
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    API5LX60 Material

    I forgot to add that 415 in the name L415 is the minimum yield strenght for the material, 415 MPa
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    API5LX60 Material

    L415 is material grade identification according with european standard EN 10208 and it is similar to API 5L X60. you can check at : www.gepower.com/prod_serv/serv/pipeline/en/about_pipelines/pipe_prop.htm
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    Sheet Metal Bending Software

    Have a look at www.think3.com Not expensive, good sheet metal module, easy to learn (also on line tutorial). I've used it for CN machine programming and found it very friendly.
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    End cap force / hoop stress on pipes with thick coating

    Endcap force is the difference : PiAi-PeAe PiAi = Internal pressure acting on the internal transversal area (Ai) PeAe = External pressure acting on the external transversal area (Ae) calculated at the 'end' of the pipe, considering that the pipe is capped... because, of course, if you have a...
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