Dynamic lateral response of suction caissons

• Published in: Soil dynamics and earthquake engineering (1984) Vol. 100; pp. 59 - 71
• Main Authors: Latini, C., Zania, V.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Barking Elsevier Ltd 01.09.2017; Elsevier BV
• Subjects: 3-D technology; Caissons; Damping; Dynamic response; Dynamic stiffness; Finite element analysis; Finite element method; Floating foundations; Mathematical models; Numerical modelling; Offshore; Offshore engineering; Offshore operations; Offshore platforms; Offshore structures; Parameter identification; Pile foundations; Site effects; Soil dynamics; Soil layers; Soil profiles; Soil properties; Soil suction; Soils; Soil–structure–interaction; Stiffness coefficients; Suction caissons; Thickness; Three dimensional models; Turbines; Water installations; Wind power; Wind turbines; Damping; Soil–structure–interaction; Dynamic stiffness; Suction caissons; Site effects; Numerical modelling; Floating foundations

Deeper water installations of offshore wind turbines may be supported by jacket structures. This study investigates the dynamic response of suction caissons for jackets by analysing 3D finite element models in the frequency domain. The numerical modelling was firstly validated by analytical solution...