Use of Suction Piles for Mooring of Mobile Offshore Bases. Annual Performance Report

Abstract

The research includes a feasibility study to determine the practicability, efficiency, and applicability of the suction piles for their use as part of the mooring system in deep water. It examines the effects of various pertinent geometric and material parameters of suction piles through analytical and experimental studies. Analytical performance study is completed. Laboratory experiments on suction piles in sand are also completed with those in clay are still continuing. Verification of mooring line analysis through field tests are also completed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 10, 1998
Accession Number
ADA372818

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  • Sangchul Bang

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  • Aspect Ratio
  • Bearing Capacity
  • Civil Engineering
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  • Field Tests
  • Friction
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  • Mechanics
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  • Shear Strength
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