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What is the minimum thickness of shell plates suitable for jack-up method?

April 26, 2017jack-up method minimum plates Shell suitable thickness

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What is the minimum thickness of shell plates suitable for jack-up method?

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The minimum thickness of shell plate than can be used for jacking method is 6 mm. However, additional precaution as advised in our instruction manual shall be taken while jacking up of 6 mm thick plates to avoid buckling of 6 mm plates. For plate of 8 mm and more thickness, additional patch plate or curved angle are not required.