Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1726430 Ocean Engineering 2011 15 Pages PDF
Abstract

The paper presents an overview of the recent contributions of centrifuge modelling to the understanding of soil–structure interaction and the development of design and predictive methods in the field of mobile jack-up drilling rig foundations. Both advantages and limitations of the centrifuge methods are detailed and key examples are presented. The benefits provided by centrifuge modelling to the development of analysis methods that are now being used within the jack-up industry are highlighted. To conclude, industry trends and research opportunities are discussed, as is the possible role of the geotechnical centrifuge in finding solutions to these new needs.

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