Interface shear characteristics of Scottish rock samples from sites with tidal energy potential

Andreas Ziogos; M. J. Brown; A. Ivanovic; N. Morgan

Interface shear characteristics of Scottish rock samples from sites with tidal energy potential

Andreas Ziogos, M. J. Brown, A. Ivanovic, N. Morgan

Civil Engineering

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Abstract

Tidal energy generators are usually deployed in high velocity near-shore channels, and consequently the foundations may have to be placed on exposed rock seabeds, as surface sediments may have been eroded. In this paper, key engineering characteristics of some rock types found at locations with high energy potential around Scotland are presented, along with practical issues for foundation deployment that have been identified during field visits. Geomorphological features found at beach locations and wave cut platforms, along with the effect of weathering on rock strength, are presented and discussed. Laboratory characterisation and results from rock-steel interface testing utilizing the direct shear box apparatus suggest that relative surface roughness has the potential to significantly affect foundation-rock horizontal capacity.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Geotechnical Engineering for Infrastructure and Development
Publisher	ICE Publishing
Pages	1357-1362
Number of pages	6
Volume	3
ISBN (Print)	9780727760678
Publication status	Published - 2015
Event	16th European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, ECSMGE 2015 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom Duration: 13 Sept 2015 → 17 Sept 2015

Conference

Conference	16th European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, ECSMGE 2015
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Edinburgh
Period	13/09/15 → 17/09/15

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Soil Science
General Earth and Planetary Sciences
General Environmental Science

UN SDGs

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Ziogos, A, Brown, MJ, Ivanovic, A & Morgan, N 2015, Interface shear characteristics of Scottish rock samples from sites with tidal energy potential. in Geotechnical Engineering for Infrastructure and Development. vol. 3, ICE Publishing , pp. 1357-1362, 16th European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, ECSMGE 2015, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 13/09/15.

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Interface shear characteristics of Scottish rock samples from sites with tidal energy potential

Abstract

Conference

ASJC Scopus subject areas

UN SDGs

Other files and links

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Understanding Rock-Steel interface properties for use in offshore applications

Characterising chalk-concrete interfaces for offshore renewable energy foundations

EPSRC Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) project, Research Alignment Group (RAG) (External organisation)

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Interface shear characteristics of Scottish rock samples from sites with tidal energy potential

Abstract

Conference

ASJC Scopus subject areas

UN SDGs

Other files and links

Fingerprint

Research output

Understanding Rock-Steel interface properties for use in offshore applications

Characterising chalk-concrete interfaces for offshore renewable energy foundations

Activities

EPSRC Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) project, Research Alignment Group (RAG) (External organisation)

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