PRELIMINARY STUDIES CONCERNING STRUCTURES IN THE DEEP OCEAN
Abstract
The bottom areas of deep oceans offer an entirely new environment for the use of structural materials. EXCEPT FOR SIGNAL CABLES, NO MAN-MADE STRUCTURES HAVE BEEN SUBJECT TO LONG-TERM EXPOSURE TO THESE CONDITIONS. Information about reactions of various materials under combinations of high pressure, constant cold temperature, and immersion in salt water is scant. Available literature on corrosion in ocean waters has mostly to do with shallow depths where the problems of pressure, temperature, oxygen concentration and chemical elements are different from those to be expected in the very deep waters.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 27, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0278457
Entities
People
- P. J. Rush
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center