CSA S472.1-1992 PDF Download

The CSA S472.1-1992 standard provides guidelines for the design of foundations for fixed offshore structures. The standard covers various aspects such as site investigations, general engineering principles, foundations for different types of structures, inspection and performance monitoring, and decommissioning.

The standard acknowledges the limited experience with fixed offshore production structures in the Canadian environment but highlights Canada's expertise in designing structures for ice-infested waters. Although world experience from installations in the North Sea and Gulf of Mexico is considered, the unique geological and environmental conditions in Canadian offshore regions are taken into account.

To address these unique conditions, the standard is written as a "performance" standard, meaning it does not prescribe specific solution methodologies. Instead, it emphasizes the use of good geotechnical practice, engineering, and construction, while also considering precedents and the importance of effective construction inspection and operational monitoring.

The Commentary provided with the standard serves as initial design guidance, and users are encouraged to assess the appropriateness of the references cited due to potential changes in the state-of-the-art.