Deck support units are sliding supports that are often deployed on the topside and barge’s legs. DSU consists of a rubber element on top of which is a sliding material with a low coefficient of friction. A secure and firm connection will be formed when the topside leg rests on the DSU and compresses the rubber element to a preset limit. During the transit of the topside, this connection will prevent any lateral movement. The DSU will assist in load transfer in the topside leg during the float-over operation as the topside transfers the loads to the LMU. The DSU’s top has a sliding surface that will aid in the barge’s easy sliding movement when the load transfer is complete.
Features
• Supports topside placed on an integrated deck frame
• Allows horizontal movement between topside and barge
• Lower risk of damage during adverse weather in transportation
• Allow horizontal movement between the topside and deck support frame during and after the mating process
• Customized rubber compounds for custom load requirements
• Full-scale testing compression at our in-house testing facility
Applications
• Offshore float-over operation
• Offshore terminal construction
• Offshore wind fam topsides
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Deck Support Unit
Deck support units are sliding supports that are often deployed on the topside and barge’s legs. DSU consists of a rubber element on top of which is a sliding material with a low coefficient of friction. A secure and firm connection will be formed when the topside leg rests on the DSU and compresses the rubber element to a preset limit. During the transit of the topside, this connection will prevent any lateral movement. The DSU will assist in load transfer in the topside leg during the float-over operation as the topside transfers the loads to the LMU. The DSU’s top has a sliding surface that will aid in the barge’s easy sliding movement when the load transfer is complete.
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