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Figure 1.5 Flowline stability and expansion.
To summarize, the aim of the type of analysis described is to determine the additional weight
coating required.

Should the weight of the concrete required for stability make the pipe too heavy to be
installed safely then additional means of stabilization will be necessary. The two main
techniques are:
To remove the pipeline from the current forces by trenching;