Question 4422Deck General70% to pass
When the COASTAL DRILLER is properly preloaded, each of the leg reactions should be _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) 7,099 kips.
When a COASTAL DRILLER is properly preloaded, each of the leg reactions should be 7,099 kips. This is because the leg reactions are determined by the weight of the COASTAL DRILLER and the preload applied to the legs to keep the unit stable and prevent overturning. The 7,099 kips value is the calculated leg reaction based on the design specifications and operational parameters of the COASTAL DRILLER.
The other options are incorrect because they do not match the expected leg reaction value for a properly preloaded COASTAL DRILLER. Option A (7,200 kips) and Option C (4,720 kips) are not the correct values, while Option D (3,381 kips) is too low to properly preload the COASTAL DRILLER.
Related Questions
#4420 Sea water temporarily pumped into tanks to simulate the increased vertical loading of environmental forces is termed _______________.#4421 The COASTAL DRILLER, following discharge of preload, should_______________. #4423 What is the port leg reaction for the COASTAL DRILLER if the total weight is 15,000 kips, LCG is 120 feet, and TCG is 1.0? #4424 The COASTAL DRILLER, elevated in 150 feet of water with 0 knots current, 10 foot waves, and wind speeds of 70 knots may continue drilling if the maximum leg reaction is less than _______________.#4425 The COASTAL DRILLER, when underway was loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). It is now preloaded at minimum air gap waiting for all settling to take place. The preload, weighing 7,191.7 kips, has LM 870,196 ft-kips and TM 2,158 ft-kips. What is the port leg reaction?