Effect of spudcan penetration on neighboring existing pile

  • X. M. Tan*
  • , J. Y. Guo
  • , C. Lu
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This paper presents the numerical simulation methodology to investigate the spudcan penetration effect. Based on a practical design, a full three dimensional finite element model, which includes an inclined pile embedded in the foundation and a spudcan resting on top of the seabed, is built. With a proper mathematical model being used to represent the soils, the penetration procedure has been simulated vividly with the aid of a non-linear, dynamic finite element code. Through the simulation, the changes of soil pressure, increment of stress level of the pile, lateral deformation of the pile have been obtained. Consequently, safety check on the pile has been carried out and the foundation capacity has been evaluated as well. The conclusions may potentially be taken as guidance to help the wellhead platform designers and jack-up rig operators. copyright

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of The Sixteenth 2006 International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE 2006
Pages516-523
Number of pages8
StatePublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event16th 2006 International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE 2006 - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: 28 May 20062 Jun 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference
ISSN (Print)1098-6189
ISSN (Electronic)1555-1792

Conference

Conference16th 2006 International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE 2006
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period28/05/062/06/06

Keywords

  • Finite element analysis
  • Jack-up rig
  • Pile capacity
  • Soil properties
  • Spudcan penetration

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