UFC 4-159-03
3 October 2005
Table 6-6. Foam-Filled Polyurethane Coated Buoys
PARAMETERS
8-FOOT BUOY
12-FOOT BUOY
Weight in Air
4,500 lbs
10,400 lbs
Net Buoyancy
15,000 lbs
39,000 lbs
Working Buoyancy (24" FB)
6,150 lbs
20,320 lbs
Proof Load on Bar (0.6 Fy)
300 kips
600 kips
Working Load of Bar (0.3Fy)
150 kips
300 kips
Diameter Overall (w/fenders)
8 ft 6 in
12 ft
Diameter of Hull
8 ft
11 ft 6 in
Length of Hull Overall
7 ft 9 in
8 ft 9 in
Length of Tension Bar
11 ft 4 In
13 ft I in
Height of Cylindrical Portion
4 ft 4 in
5 ft 7 in
Height of Conical Portion
3 ft 5 in
3 ft 2 in
Bar Thickness (top/bottom)
4.5/3 in
5/3.5 in
Top Padeye ID (top/bottom)
3.5/3.5 in
4.5/5 in
Shackle on Top
3 inch
4 inch
Maximum Chain Size
2.75 inch
4 inch
Min. Recommended Riser Wt
1,068 lbs
7,500 lbs
Riser Wt for 24" freeboard
8,850 lbs
18,680 lbs
Max. Recommended Riser Wt
7,500 lbs
21,264 lbs
Moment to Heel 1 deg:
Min Riser Wt
108 ft-lbs
1,183 ft-lbs
Max Riser Wt
648 ft-lbs
2,910 ft-lbs
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