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http://dx.doi.org/10.5574/KSOE.2015.29.2.175

Comparison of Analysis Methods for Designed Spudcan Bearing Capacity and Penetration Behavior for Southwest Sea Soil  

Jin, Haibin (Dept. of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Seoul National University)
Jang, Beom-Seon (RIMSE, Dept. of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Seoul National University)
Choi, Jun-Hwan (Dept. of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Seoul National University)
Zhao, Jun (RIMSE, Dept. of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Seoul National University)
Kang, Sung-Wook (RIMSE, Dept. of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Seoul National University)
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Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology / v.29, no.2, 2015 , pp. 175-185 More about this Journal
Abstract
Jack-up type WTIV(Wind Turbine Installation Vessel) is used to avoid the effects of waves when installing wind turbines in the Southwest Sea of South Korea. During the preloading procedure, unexpected penetration may cause some risks such as excessive penetration or punch-through failure. To ensure the safety of the WTIV during preloading, the bearing capacities should be evaluated based on the soil data at each borehole. Eight boreholes (OW-1 to -8) have been drilled in the Southwest Sea of South Korea. The bearing capacities of a spudcan designed to be used in this district are calculated using both a conventional analysis and finite element analysis with the soil properties of OW-1 to -8. A finite element analysis is carried out for OW-1, -3, and -4 to gain an in-depth understanding of the soil behavior during the penetration. OW-1, -3, and -4 are representative boreholes for a strong layer overlying a soft layer, a general soft layer, and a soft layer overlying a strong layer, respectively. The resultant bearing capacity curves versus the depth of the numerical analysis are compared with the conventional method. The results show that the conventional analysis is conservative. Case studies for different spudcan areas and shapes are also conducted to seek an appropriate spudcan type for the Southwest Sea of South Korea. Finally, a spudcan with a rectangular shape and a bearing area of $112.8m^2$ is selected.
Keywords
Spudcan; Sand overlying clay; Penetration depth; Bearing capacity; Conventional analysis; Numerical analysis;
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