Objetivo In 1975, three articulated columns have been installed in the north sea. This type of marine structure appeared very attractive for the production of hydro-carbons after which a research programme was carried out, the aim of which was to find new types of application. Work has mainly dealt with the association of a mono-articulated column to a floating vessel and extension of articulated columns to deeper waters.This research program improved the knowledge and design of articulated columns. Although no application as a permanent mooring device has occured yet, some results obtained through this contract have been used for industrial application.The present research programme has then allowed to perform :. The application study of articulated columns in deeper waters, taking into account dynamic phenomena. Adapted computation-tools were developed for this applications.. Study of the association to a floating vessel, able to support production facilities and-or to act as storage unit. A general design studdy, model tests and technological studies led to the consideration of permanent mooring of a semi-submersible or a tanker to a monoarticulated column.. Applications already studied, such as the production column or the workover column and technological tests were developed. Programa(s) ENG-HYDROCARB 1C - Programme (EEC) of Community projects in the hydrocarbons sector, 1973-1985 Tema(s) 1.9 - PRODUCTION SYSTEMS Convocatoria de propuestas Data not available Régimen de financiación DEM - Demonstration contracts Coordinador GERTH Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección 232 AV. NAPOLEON BONAPARTE 92500 Rueil Malmaison Francia Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos