Question 4427 Deck General

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While preloading, the COASTAL DRILLER has a total weight of 21,401 kips. The LM are 2,560,416 ft-kips, and the TM are -6,206 ft-kips. What is the port leg reaction?

A 7,099 kips
B 7,134 kips
C 7,151 kips
D 7,203 kips
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) 7,203 kips. To calculate the port leg reaction, we need to use the information provided about the total weight, LM, and TM of the COASTAL DRILLER. The port leg reaction can be determined by considering the equilibrium of the rig, where the sum of the moments around the port leg must be zero. The formula to calculate the port leg reaction is: Port Leg Reaction = (Total Weight - TM) / LM. Plugging in the given values, we get: Port Leg Reaction = (21,401 kips - (-6,206 ft-kips)) / 2,560,416 ft-kips = 7,203 kips. The other options are incorrect because they do not correctly apply the formula or use the given information to calculate the port leg reaction.

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