Estimating uplift capacity of suction caissons in soft clay: A hybrid computational approach based on model tree and GP
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2017.09.025
Abstract: Abstract Stability of suction caissons used as foundations or anchors of offshore structures is a critical challenge in marine structures engineering. To this end, many studies have been conducted including those concentrate on implementing computational… read more here.
Keywords: suction; suction caissons; model; uplift capacity ... See more keywords
Nonlinear lateral stiffness and bearing capacity of suction caissons for offshore wind-turbines
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2018.10.020
Abstract: Abstract The paper investigates the linear-elastic and nonlinear stiffnesses of a suction caisson used as monopod foundation for an Offshore Wind-Turbine (OWT). Starting from caissons at low working stresses, in which case the linear elastic… read more here.
Keywords: suction; nonlinear lateral; offshore wind; stiffness ... See more keywords
Response of suction caissons for tidal current turbine applications in soft clay to monotonic and cyclic vertical loading
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DOI: 10.1139/cgj-2016-0133
Abstract: In soft marine clays, suction caissons provide a foundation system for tidal current turbines that further promote the sustainable nature of the system by allowing for their removal at the end of t... read more here.
Keywords: tidal current; caissons tidal; suction caissons; current turbine ... See more keywords