Table of Contents

1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms, Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations
4 Planning
5 Design Criteria and Procedures
6 Structural Steel Design
7 Strength of Tubular Joints
8 Fatigue
9 Foundation Design
10 Other Structural Components and Systems
11 Material
12 Drawings and Specifications
13 Welding
14 Fabrication
15 Installation
16 Inspection
17 Accidental Loading
18 Reuse
19 Minimum and Special Structures
Annex A (informative) - API 2A-WSD, 21st Edition vs 22nd Edition
        Cross-reference
Annex B (informative) - Commentary
Bibliography

Abstract

Acts as a guide for the design and construction of new platforms and for the relocation of existing platforms used for the drilling, development, and storage of hydrocarbons in offshore areas.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Petroleum Institute
Pages
ISBN
Supersedes	API 2A : 1986 API 2A WSD : 2000 : INC : SUP 3 : 2007 : R2010 API 2A WSD : 2000 : INC : SUP 3 : 2007 API 2A WSD : 2000