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The DF1-1 submarine pipeline was investigated using a dual-frequency side-scan sonar and a swath sounder system.More than a hundred scour pits under the pipeline were found,most of which have caused the span of the pipeline to increase and threatened its safety.The maximum allowable free span length (MAFSL) of the pipeline was determined through the limitations regarding maximum allowable stress under static or quasi-static loads and the onset of Vortex Induced Vibrations (VIV) under different hydrodynamic actions.The results show that the MAFSL under static conditions is 56 m.However,the MAFSLs are 30 m and 20 m under ordinary weather conditions and hurricane-induced currents for the 100-year return period,respectively,to avoid VIV as calculated by using the highest safety class factor.It is suggested that spanning pipelines longer than 20 m should be supported.Additionally,eight successive spans which may also threaten the pipeline were proposed.The most hazardous scour pits are along the pipeline section from KP42 to KP51.
The DF1-1 submarine pipeline was investigated using a dual-frequency side-scan sonar and a swath sounder system. More than a hundred scour pits under the pipeline were found, most of which have caused the span of the pipeline to increase and threatened its safety.The maximum allowable free span length (MAFSL) of the pipeline was determined through the limitations regarding maximum allowable stress under static or quasi-static loads and the onset of Vortex Induced Vibrations (VIV) under different hydrodynamic actions. results show that the MAFSL under static conditions is 56 m.However, the MAFSLs are 30 m and 20 m under ordinary weather conditions and hurricane-induced currents for the 100-year return period, respectively, to avoid VIV as calculated by using the highest safety class factor. It is suggested that spanning pipelines longer than 20 m should be supported. Additionally, eight successive spans which may also threaten the pipeline were proposed. The most unusual scour pits are alon g the pipeline section from KP42 to KP51.