Deep-Ocean Pile Emplacement Systems: Concept Evaluation and Preliminary Design.

Abstract

A previous review of the state-of-the-art of seafloor pile emplacement indicated that three types of mechanical systems could be developed for deep-ocean seafloor pile emplacement. The systems are: vibratory drivers, screw piles, and jack-in piles. Conceptual design for multiple-pile emplacement systems using each of these mechanical systems were developed and compared. The comparison showed that screw-piles would be the most effective in meeting the given operating requirements. A preliminary design for a pilot-model screw-pile emplacement system is presented. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0767323

Entities

People

  • D. A. Raecke

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Deep Oceans
  • Emplacement
  • Oceans
  • Seabed
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Geotechnical Engineering.
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