Modelling of Spudcan and Suction Caisson Performance

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Modelling of Spudcan and Suction Caisson
Performance
M.J. Cassidy, M.F. Randolph (University of
Western Australia) and B.W. Byrne (Oxford
University)
Project An intensive study of shallow foundation
behaviour Purpose Make a comparative assessment
of the response of similarly sized spudcans and
caisson. Motivation Investigation of shallow
foundation alternatives for the long-term
deployment of mobile offshore drilling units
(after Stewart, Boyle Randolph, Centrifuge 98)
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