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Prof

Mark Cassidy

Dean, Faculty Of Engineering And It
Engineering and IT
science & technology
technology
engineering
engineering, geological
physical sciences
geology
geosciences, multidisciplinary
bearing capacity
engineering, ocean
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Projects

Displaying the 5 most recent projects by Mark Cassidy.

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University of Melbourne National Geotechnical Centrifuge Facility (NGCF) Access Agreement 2020-2021

2020 - 2021
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LIFTING OBJECTS OFF THE SEABED

2019 - 2021
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2013 AUSTRALIAN LAUREATE FELLOWSHIP - PROF MARK CASSIDY - NEW FRONTIERS IN OFFSHORE GEOTECHNICS: SECURING AUSTRALIA'S ENERGY FUTURE (TRANSFER IN)

Offshore gas lies at the heart of Australia's prosperity, with $120 billion of infrastructure under construction, however its future req..

2018 - 2018
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DESIGN GUIDELINE FOR SUCTION CAISSONS SUPPORTING OFFSHORE WIND TURBINES

2018 - 2021
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CRYOGENIC PIPELINES TO REPLACE TRESTLE FOR LIQUEFIED GAS TRANSFER TERMINALS

This project aims to develop geotechnical design tools, software, and publish design guidelines, for engineers to lay and keep cryogenic pip..

2018 - 2020
Completed

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Projects

Project Types

4

Research Grant

1

Research Contracts

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Scholarly Works

Displaying the 10 most recent scholarly works by Mark Cassidy.

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Elastic stiffness coefficients for circular footings on clay overlying sand under general loading

Y Wang, Mark J Cassidy, B Bienen

Journal article  |  2020  |  Géotechnique Letters

Foundations are commonly situated on layered soil deposits, where the elastic stiffnesses may differ from values calculated using ..

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Numerical Investigation of Bearing Capacity of Spudcan Foundations in Clay Overlying Sand under Combined Loading

Yifa Wang, Mark J Cassidy, Britta Bienen

Journal article  |  2020  |  Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering

The evaluation of the foundation capacity under combined vertical, horizontal, and moment loading is an essential element of the s..

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Influence of padeye offset on bearing capacity of three-dimensional plate anchors (vol 52, pg 682, 2015)

Yinghui Tian, Christophe Gaudin, Mark F Randolph, Mark J Cassidy

Journal article  |  2020  |  Canadian Geotechnical Journal

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Geotechnical Centrifuge Investigation of the Effectiveness of a Novel Spudcan in Easing Spudcan-Footprint Interactions

MJ Jun, YH Kim, MS Hossain, MJ Cassidy, Y Hu, SG Park

Journal article  |  2020  |  Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering

The interaction between a spudcan and an existing footprint is one of the major concerns during the reinstallation of jack-up rigs..

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Numerical analysis of reinstallation of spudcans near footprints formed during prior installations

MJ Jun, YH Kim, MS Hossain, MJ Cassidy, Y Hu, SG Park

Journal article  |  2020  |  Applied Ocean Research

This paper reports the effect of the remoulded soil strength of a footprint on the reinstallation of jack-up rigs near the footpri..

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Modeling of large deformation problem considering spatially variable soils in offshore engineering

Jinhui Li, Wuzhang Luo, Yinghui Tian, Yuan Wang, Mark Jason Cassidy

Journal article  |  2020  |  Marine Georesources & Geotechnology

Offshore engineering is facing the challenges of modeling large deformation problems combined with the complexity of spatial varia..

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Practical Large-Deformation Finite-Element Method for 3D Geotechnical Problems Involving Free Surface Deformations

W Zhang, MJ Cassidy, Y Tian

Journal article  |  2020  |  International Journal of Geomechanics

The remeshing and interpolation technique with small-strain (RITSS) finite-element method has been widely adopted to address a bro..

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Observations of the Effects of a Clay Layer on Suction Bucket Installation in Sand

R Ragni, B Bienen, CD O'Loughlin, SA Stanier, MJ Cassidy, N Morgan

Journal article  |  2020  |  Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering

Suction buckets are becoming established as a viable foundation solution for offshore wind turbines. In sand, suction-induced seep..

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Observations during suction bucket installation in sand

R Ragni, C O'Loughlin, B Bienen, M Cassidy, S Stanier

Journal article  |  2020  |  International Journal of Physical Modelling in Geotechnics

Suction buckets represent a viable solution as foundations for offshore wind turbines. Installation in sand is relatively straight..

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Effect of spudcan shape on mitigating punch-through in sand-over-clay

J Lee, MJ Cassidy, MS Hossain, Y Hu, P Hu, S Park, Y Kim

Journal article  |  2020  |  International Journal of Physical Modelling in Geotechnics

Spudcan punch-through in layered seabed sediments is one of the major concerns for the jack-up industry. This paper reports the re..

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Keyword Analysis

Civil Engineering
Construction Design
Mining and Extraction of Energy Resources
Resources Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy
Maritime Engineering
Materials Engineering
Natural Hazards
Expanding Knowledge
Ceramics, Glass and Industrial Mineral Products
Oceanography

Honours, Awards and Fellowships

2016

Knowledge Nation 100

Knowledge Society and the Office of the Chief Scientist
2016

Hsue-Shen Tsien Professorship for Engineering Science Lecture

Chinese Academy of Sciences
2016

David Hislop Award, best paper in offshore engineering

Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE in the UK)
2015

Western Australian Scientist of the Year

Premier’s Science Awards
2014

David Hislop Award, best paper in offshore engineering

Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE in the UK)
2013

13th Zheng Guo-Xi Lecture

Zhejiang University, PR China
2012

Best Paper Award, 44th Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, USA

American Society of Civil Engineers
2012

Geotechnical Research Medal, best paper on geotechnical engineering

Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE in the UK)
2012

most prestigious award for geotechnical engineering within Australia (national tour supported by Engineers Australia)

E.H. Davis Lecturer of the Australian Geomechanics Society
2011

Invited Professor

Keppel Offshore and Marine Technology Centre, Singapore
2007

Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year

Prime Minister’s Awards for Science
2006

Included in list of Australia’s Most Influential Engineers Top 100 in category of Top 10 Young Engineers

Institute of Engineers Australia
2006

Visiting Professor

The University of Queensland
2006

Early Career Achievement in Science, Western Australia

Premier’s Prize
2003

David Hislop Award

Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE in the UK)
1999

New College Travel Award

University of Oxford
1995

Rhodes Scholarship

Queensland and New College
1994

University Medal

University of Queensland
1994

Hawken Memorial Scholarship

University of Queensland
2019

FAA - Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science

2014

FARC - Fellow of the Australian Research Council

2012

Vincent Fairfax Fellow, Centre for Ethical Leadership, University of Melbourne

2012

Research Fellowship, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI), Oslo, Norway (5 months)

2011

FIEAUST - Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Australia

2010

FARC - Fellow of the Australian Research Council

2008

FTSE - Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering

2006

Research Fellowship, International Centre for Geohazards, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute

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Awards

Credentials

Positions

Batterham Medal Selection Committee

Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE)

Committee Member (Elected 5 Year Term)

Lloyd’s Register Offshore Technology

Hon Secretary, Western Australia Chapter

Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE)

External Expert On Research Committee Member

Board of the Western Australia Marine Science

Education

Doctor of Philosophy

University of Oxford

Bachelor of Engineering, 1st Class Honours and University Medal

The University of Queensland

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