Experimental investigations of the cyclic response of suction caissons in sand
An experimental investigation was carried out, focusing on the response of the foundation subjected to a variety of cyclic loading regimes. Model tests were conducted at 1g using a complex loading apparatus capable of applying the independent control on vertical, horizontal and moment loading at cyc...
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Offshore Technol Conf
2000
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Summary: | An experimental investigation was carried out, focusing on the response of the foundation subjected to a variety of cyclic loading regimes. Model tests were conducted at 1g using a complex loading apparatus capable of applying the independent control on vertical, horizontal and moment loading at cyclic rates of up to 1Hz. The experimental results provide powerful insights into load-displacement relationships that could lead to the development of simple analytical or numerical models. |
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