Abstract:
A BULKHEAD OF IMPROVED IMPACT STRENGTH AND COMPRESSIVE LOADING PROPERTIES IS MOLDED IN PLACE DURING THE FABRICATION OF REPAIR OF A STREAMER CABLE ASSEMBLY. FABRICATION IN PLACE IS MADE POSSIBLE BY A SPLIT MOLD ASSEMBLY HAVING REMOVABLE SECTIONS AND EITHER SPLIT OR SOLID MANDRELS. THE BULKHEADS MAY ALSO BE FABRICATED AS A SEPARATE UNIT FOR USE IN OTHER APPLICATIONS.