Fundamentals of marine riser mechanics : basic principles and simplified analyses / Charles P. Sparks.

Includes index.

Introduction -- Pipe and Riser Deflections and Global Stability: The Effective Tension Concept -- Application of Effective Tension: Frequent Difficulties and Particular Cases -- Pipe and Riser Stresses -- Pipe and Riser Strains -- Tensioned-Beam Behavior -- Statics of Near-Vertical Cables -- Near-Vertical Riser Static Behavior -- Stress Joint Design -- Riser Bundles: Local Bending between Guides -- Near-Vertical Risers Associated with Floating Platforms with Stiff Tensioners -- Steel Catenary Risers -- Axial Vibrations of Fixed Risers -- Axial Vibrations of Hung-Off Risers -- Transverse Modal Vibrations of Near-Vertical Risers -- Transverse Modal Vibrations of Near-Vertical Risers -- Tensioned-Beam Equations -- Tension Calculations for Simple Riser Cases -- Application of the Morison Equation to Risers -- Stress and Strain Relationships in a Thick-Walled Pipe -- Equivalent Poisson's Rations for Anisotropic Pipes -- Curvature of a Tensioned Beam Subject to Generalized Load -- Riser Bundle Pipe Moments between Guides -- Caternary Equations -- Damped Axial Vibrations -- Notes on Excel Files.

Includes bibliographical references and index.