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Centrifuge tests investigating the effect of suction caisson installation in dense sand on the state of the soil plug
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Stapelfeldt, M. Bienen, Britta Grabe, J. |
| Copyright Year | 2018 |
| Description | Suction caissons are a promising foundation system for offshore wind farms. However, uncertainties remain regarding the effect of the suction installation in dense sand on the load bearing behaviour. This subject is addressed here through a series of centrifuge tests, in which model suction caissons were installed in saturated fine silica sand. Following the installation, and without stopping the centrifuge, a cone penetration test was conducted inside the caisson. Comparison of the results allows relative evaluation of the effects of pumping flow rate and lid contact. Cone test results from undisturbed free field sites further provide an indication of the altered stress state inside and below the caisson. The centrifuge results indicate that the suction installation related effects on the load bearing behaviour appear to be influenced by the role of the lid contact. Suction caissons are a promising foundation system for offshore wind farms. However, uncertainties remain regarding the effect of the suction installation in dense sand on the load bearing behaviour. This subject is addressed here through a series of centrifuge tests, in which model suction caissons were installed in saturated fine silica sand. The centrifuge results indicate that the suction installation related effects on the load bearing behaviour appear to be influenced by the role of the lid contact. A suction caisson is installed in two stages: the self-weight penetration and the suction installation. In the first stage, the caisson is lowered to the mud line and the skirt penetrates into the seabed due to the self-weight of the caisson and the wind turbine substructure. The chapter presents the centrifuge test results to gain insight into the condition of the soil plug within a caisson installed by suction in dense sand. Book Name: Physical Modelling in Geotechnics |
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| Ending Page | 674 |
| Page Count | 6 |
| Starting Page | 669 |
| DOI | 10.1201/9780429438660-100 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
| Publisher Date | 2018-07-11 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Book Name: Physical Modelling in Geotechnics Geological Engineering Centrifuge Fine Silica Suction Caissons Suction Installation Uncertainties Remain |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Chapter |
