Conference Proceedings
Physical modelling of active suction for offshore renewables
N Fiumana, C Gaudin, Y Tian, CD O’Loughlin
Physical Modelling in Geotechnics | CRC PRESS-BALKEMA | Published : 2018
Abstract
Active suction is investigated as a strategy to temporarily increase the tensile capacity of bucket foundation for offshore floating renewables, which are subjected to high extreme loads. A centrifuge testing campaign was carried out in the new 10m diameter beam centrifuge at UWA, using a purpose built suction application device. Preliminary results are presented, demonstrating the performance of the testing setup and the potential of the active suction concept to increase tensile capacity by up to 70%.
Grants
Awarded by Australian Research Council
Funding Acknowledgements
The research presented is supported by the Australian Research Council Discovery Programme DP150102449 and it is hosted by the Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems (COFS).