Improved load capacity of a hybrid bucket foundation for offshore structures in sand
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apor.2020.102197
Abstract: Abstract As offshore structures grow larger with increasing depth and distance from shore, their foundations must increase in strength owing to the larger supporting capacity needed. This requires new approaches to ensure economic and reliable… read more here.
Keywords: capacity; bucket; hybrid bucket; offshore structures ... See more keywords
Analysis of laterally loaded bucket foundation with external skirt in sand using a Winkler model approach
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2017.10.007
Abstract: Abstract An investigation is made to present analytical solutions provided by a Winkler model approach for analysis of a bucket foundation with external skirt subjected to lateral loads in sand. The bucket foundation with external… read more here.
Keywords: foundation external; foundation; external skirt; bucket foundation ... See more keywords
Vertical performance of suction bucket foundation for offshore wind turbines in sand
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2019.03.049
Abstract: Abstract The suction bucket foundation is turning to be an increasingly prevalent foundation for offshore wind turbines (OWTs). In this study, a series of centrifuge tests are performed to investigate the vertical bearing capacity of… read more here.
Keywords: suction bucket; bucket foundation; bucket; bearing capacity ... See more keywords
Effects of strain softening on the penetration resistance of offshore bucket foundation in nonhomogeneous clay
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2019.106594
Abstract: Abstract The concrete-made bucket foundations were employed as emerging solution to support the wind turbine or breakwater, where the relatively large thicknesses of skirts and the strain softening effect related to the soil sensitivity and… read more here.
Keywords: strain softening; bucket; penetration resistance; soil ... See more keywords
Modelling of suction bucket foundation in clay: From finite element analyses to macro-elements
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2020.107577
Abstract: Abstract This study aims at modelling the suction bucket foundation in clay from full finite element analyses to simplified macro-element. To ensure the reliability of finite element simulation results as much as possible, two well-known… read more here.
Keywords: finite element; foundation clay; clay; suction bucket ... See more keywords
Short-Crested Wave-Current Forces on Composite Bucket Foundation for an Offshore Wind Turbine
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DOI: 10.1155/2019/5932742
Abstract: An analytical solution for the diffraction of short-crested incident wave with uniform current on a composite bucket foundation is derived. The influences of the uniform current on wave frequency, wave run-up, wave force, and inertia… read more here.
Keywords: crested wave; composite bucket; bucket foundation; short crested ... See more keywords
The Anti-Overturning Response of Tripod Bucket Foundation for Offshore Wind Turbines
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DOI: 10.3390/jmse11040796
Abstract: The tripod bucket jacket foundation is proven to be a practicable solution for offshore wind turbines (OWTs) to withstand huge environmental loads in deep water. This paper presents model tests for a scaled tripod bucket… read more here.
Keywords: anti overturning; foundation; bucket; bucket foundation ... See more keywords
Investigation of Soil Heaving and Penetration Resistance of Bucket Foundation with Inner Bucket and Cruciform Skirts
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DOI: 10.3390/jmse11050996
Abstract: Since concrete is cheaper and more resistant to corrosion than steel, the wide-shallow concrete bucket foundation is being used extensively in ocean engineering. By adding the inner bucket and cruciform skirts, both the bearing capacity… read more here.
Keywords: bucket cruciform; bucket; inner bucket; bucket foundation ... See more keywords