20140173856 | CLAMP ASSEMBLY AND A CLAMP ELEMENT FOR CLAMPING BOUYANCY ELEMENTS TO PIPELINE RISERS - A clamp element is provided that has a T-shaped body with laterally extending portions on either side of a radially projecting tang. A plurality of the clamp elements are joined together in an array to form a clamp assembly with the tangs facing outwardly. Straps having looped ends are disposed around the array. The looped ends of the straps are engaged with respective cross bar members. Adjacent cross bar members are connected together by means of a threaded bar which is arranged to tighten the straps around the array of clamp elements. | 06-26-2014 |