Oil and Gas Engineering

Journal Articles

Brooker, D.C. A numerical study on the lateral indentation of continuously supported tubes, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 60: pp 1177-1192 (2004)

Brooker, D.C. Denting of pressurised pipelines under localised radial loading, International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 46: pp 1783-1805 (2004)

Liu, J. and Brady, B.H. Simulations of a coupled hydro-chemo-mechanical system in rocks, Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 22: pp 121-133 (2004)

May, E.F., Edwards, T.J., Mann, A.G. and Edwards, C. An improved microwave apparatus for phase behaviour measurements in lean gas condensate fluids, Fluid Phase Equilibria, 215: pp 245-252 (2004)

May, E.F., Edwards, T.J., Mann, A.G. and Manning, D.K. Density, dielectric constant and PVT measurements of a gas condensate fluid, Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 41: pp 297-308 (2004)

Pilotto, M., Ronalds, B.F. and Stocker, R. Non-linear dynamic analysis with deterministic and random seas: the case of minimum platforms, IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society Newsletter, 1:Winter 2004, pp 15-23 (2004)

Pinna, R.M. and Ronalds, B.F. Buckling and collapse of cylinders with one end open and one end simply supported with varying axial restraint, International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 46: pp 541-559 (2004)

Polak, A., Elsworth, D., Liu, J. and Grader, A.S. Spontaneous switching of permeability changes in a limestone fracture with net dissolution, Water Resources Research, 40: pp W03502, 1-10 (2004)

Rahman, M.K. A direct-search optimisation algorithm for complex design problems, Australian Society for Operations Research Bulletin, 23:2, pp 2-15 (2004)

Tao, L., Lim, K.Y. and Thiagarajan, K. Heave responses of Classic Spar with Variable Geometry, Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, 126:1, pp 90-95 (2004)

Wang, S.H., Liu, J. and Tang, C.A. Stability analysis of a large-span and deep tunnel, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 41:3, pp CD-Rom (2004)

Zhu, W.C., Tang, C.A., Huang, Z.P. and Liu, J.S. A numerical study of the effect of loading conditions on the dynamic failure of rock, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 41:3, p CD Rom (2004)

Conference Publications

Abdolmaleki, K., Thiagarajan, K.P. and Morris-Thomas, M.T. Simulation of the dam break problem and impact flows using a Navier-Stokes solver, Fifteenth Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, Sydney, NSW, The University of Sydney, 2004: pp n/a - proceedings on CD (2004)

Brooker, D.C., Cole, G.K. and McConochie, J.D. The influence of hindcast modeling uncertainty on the prediction of high return period wave conditions, 23rd International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, United States, ASME, OMAE2004-51161: p CD Rom (2004)

Brooker, D.C. and Cole, G.K. Accurate calculation of confidence intervals on predicted extreme met-ocean conditions when using small datasets, 23rd International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, United States, ASME, OMAE2004-51160: p CD Rom (2004)

Chenu, B., Morris-Thomas, M.T. and Thiagarajan, K.P. Some hydrodynamic characteristics of an air-cushion supported concrete gravity structure, Fifteenth Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, Sydney, NSW, The University of Sydney, 2004: pp n/a - proceedings on CD (2004)

Chin, J. and Fakas, E. Evaluations of Surface and Subsea Pig Launching Systems, The Fourteenth (2004) International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, California, USA, The International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers, pp 18-25 (2004)

Dook, J., Longnecker, N. and McGrath, T. Development of a Risk Perception Web Portal and Training Tool, The Seventh International Conference on Health, Safety and Environment in Oil and Gas Exploration and Production, Society of Petroleum Engineers, SPE Paper No 86840: p CD Rom (2004)

Kumar, M.J., Thiagarajan, K.P. and Rangan, B.V. Response of high strength concrete columns/piles under wave impact loads, International Conference on Structural and Foundation Failures, Singapore, National University of Singapore, 2004: pp 1-9 (2004)

McGrath, T.S. and Conversi, T. Employing the techniques of High Reliability Organisations in the Oil & Gas Industry, The Seventh International Conference on Health, Safety and Environment in Oil and Gas Exploration and Production, USA, Society of Petroleum Engineers, SPE Paper No 86742: p CD Rom (2004)

O'Neill, L.A. and Fakas, E. Sensitivity analysis of the contraining parameters of a floatover deck system, The Fourteenth (2004) International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, California, USA, International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers, 2004-JSC-208: pp 449-455 (2004)

O'Neill, L.A., Pinna, R., Fakas, E. and Walsh, T. Floatover deck installation, case study: Structural efficiency of longitudinally and transversely-recessed structures, 23rd International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, United States, ASME, OMAE2004-51100: p CD Rom (2004)

O'Neill, L.A., Fakas, E. and Cassidy, M. A novel approach of constrained newwave theory for floatover deck installations, 23rd International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, United States, ASME, OMAE2004-51099: p CD Rom (2004)

Pinna, R., Cole, G., Murphy, D. and McKay, S. Ultimate strength performance of a novel self installing platform concept, Fourteenth (2004) International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, California, USA, International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers, 2004-JSC-304: pp 379-386 (2004)

Pinna, R. and Cassidy, M. Dynamic analysis of a monopod platform using constrained newwave, 23rd International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, New York, USA, American Society of Mechanical Engineeres, CD: pp 1-9 (2004)

Sarker, R., Maulloo, A. and Rahman, M.K. An evolutionary algorithm for solving a practical multi-modal problem: a case study, The 8th Asia Pacific Symposium on Intelligent and Evolutionary Systems, Clayton, Victoria, Monash University, 2004: pp 162-170 (2004)

Stappenbelt, B. and Thiagarajan, K. Vortex-induced vibration of catenary moored cylindrical structures, 23rd International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, United States, ASME, OMAE2004-51164: p CD Rom (2004)

Stappenbelt, B. and Thiagarajan, K. Vortex-induced vibration of cylinders with non-linear compliance, Sixth International Conference on Hydrodynamics, Great Britain, AA Balkema Publishers, 6: pp 649-654 (2004)

Thiagarajan, K.P., Morris-Thomas, M.T. and Spargo, A. Heave and pitch response of an offshore platform with air cushion support in shallow water, 23rd International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, United States, ASME, OMAE 2004-51469: pp 1-7 (2004)

Thiagarajan, K.P. An effective scaling device for model testing of air cushion vehicles in a laboratory, 25th Symposium on Naval Hydrodynamics, Canada, National Research Council, 2: pp 136-141 (2004)

Turner, C. and Liu, J. Hydromechanical processes during in situ coal gasification, 2nd International Conference on the Sustainable Processing of Minerals, Australia, Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 2004: pp 123-132 (2004)

Zaghloul, H.M. and Ronalds, B.F. The use of implicit safety factors in the reassessment of existing platforms in the arabian gulf, 23rd International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, United States, ASME, OMAE2004-51529: pp n/a - proceedings on CD (2004)

Others

Brooker, D.C. Pipeline Resistance to External Interference Phase III - Final Report, :O&G0404, p 62, Western Australia (2004)