Investigation of the Seafloor Preconsolidating Foundation Concept.
Abstract
The report describes the performance of submerged model preconsolidating footings. The preconsolidation concept applied to seafloor footings can reduce the subsequent structure settlement by 80 to 95 percent, double the vertical load capacity, and it may double the lateral load capacity. Projected energy requirements of the pump system are compatible with the existing state-of-the-art. The concept will be useful for supporting sensitive and/or heavy structures on soft seafloor sediments. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0762406
Entities
People
- D. A. Raecke
- H. G. Hermann
- P. J. Valent
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center