Question 3437 Deck General
70% to passIt is proposed to moor the DEEP DRILLER in 600 feet of water in a region in which the effective wind velocity could reach 80 knots, significant wave height could reach 30 feet, and the current could be 1.5 knots. If these conditions occurred at the same time from the bow, the total environmental force would be _______________.
A
620 kips
B
595 kips
C
475 kips
D
425 kips
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) 595 kips. The key factors in determining the total environmental force on the DEEP DRILLER in the given conditions are the wind velocity, wave height, and current speed. Using the appropriate formulas and calculations, the total environmental force can be determined to be 595 kips. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the total environmental force based on the provided conditions. Option A) 620 kips is too high, while options C) 475 kips and D) 425 kips are too low.
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