ELI5. How are the solid legs for oil platforms built? those legs go down a thousanf feet or more down to the ocean floor if it’s not a floating platform, so how do they lay those giant legs? Submarines? Cranes?
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The solid legs for oil platforms are built using a process called jacket piling. This involves driving large steel piles into the ocean floor to provide a strong foundation for the platform. The piles are driven into the ocean floor by powerful hydraulic hammers, which are mounted on large barges or cranes. The piles are then welded together to form a strong support structure for the platform.
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