International Workshop on Advanced Materials for Marine Construction

February 5 - 7,1997

New Orleans, Louisiana

Organized by:

Colorado School of Mines

Primary Sponsors:

U.S. Minerals Management Service

American Bureau of Shipping

American Welding Society

Colorado School of Mines

OBJECTIVES:

Advanced materials have contributed to significant progress in marine structures engineering in the past decade. Composite materials, weldable high-strength steels, duplex stainless steels, and titanium and aluminium alloys that are compatible with offshore environments offer the marine industry improved corrosion resistance and strength-to-weight ratios; but material costs, lack of fabrication expertise, and differences in design philosophy still present significant barriers to more widespread use.

Producers, designers, engineers, fabricators, inspectors, and users of marine materials, including corporate and government leaders, will define the current state of use of advanced materials in marine structures, and identify technical and non-technical barriers to more widespread use.

The Workshop is designed to achieve the following objectives:

• Define current use of advanced materials in marine engineering
• Identify barriers to more widespread use of advanced materials in marine engineering
• Provide an international forum for participants from all aspects of materials production and use
• Promote the cost-effective use of advanced materials in marine structures
• Produce an archivable record of current usage and future opportunities for advanced materials in marine engineering

WORKING GROUPS:

1. Material Requirements for Moorings

2. Material Requirements for Risers

3. Material Requirements for Floaters

4. Material Requirements for Fixed Structures

5. Material Requirements for Harbors

6. Material Requirements for Process Equipment

7. Material Requirements for Pipeline/Flowline

8. Material Requirements for Secondary Structures

SPONSORS:

• Minerals Management Service
• American Bureau of Shipping
• American Welding Society
• Colorado School of Mines
• McDermott, Inc.
• Mega-Float Research Association (Japan)
• ASME-OMAE
• Major Oil Companies
• Major Materials Producers

WORKSHOP LOCATION AND ACCOMMODATIONS:

The Workshop will be held at the Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana. The site is about 35 minutes from New Orleans International Airport, which is serviced by major national and international airlines. Airport limousines and taxis for the downtown hotel area leave opposite the baggage claim area. Weather in February is usually pleasantly mild, averaging 40-50F in the daytime.

Special conference rates of $135 per night, plus applicable taxes, for either a single or a double room have been reserved at the Doubletree Hotel. Some rooms are available at the federal rate of $65.00/night single and $85.00/night double. To make reservations at these rates, call before January 1,1997 and specify that you are attending the "Advanced Materials for Marine Construction" Workshop. Credit cards may be used to guarantee your room. The address of the Doubletree Hotel is 300 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130. The telephone number is (504) 581-1300; the fax number is (504) 522-4100.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

For further information concerning the Workshop content, please contact:

Dr. David L. Olson

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, Colorado USA 80401

303-273-3955/3795 phone/fax

For registration information, contact:

Office of Special Programs and

Continuing Education

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, Colorado USA 80401

303-273-3321/3314 phone/fax

Click here to see a Preliminary Program for the Workshop