Numerical Modelling of Jack-Up Rig Spudcan Interaction with Normal Faults

Katy J. Oakes, Michael J. Brown, Ioannis Anastasopoulos

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Abstract

The jack-up rig is the most common type of mobile offshore platform that can be deployed in active faulting zones. However, its interaction with earthquake–induced fault ruptures is poorly understood. Fault rupture–foundation interaction is of paramount importance to the overall response of the structure to faulting–induced loading and in developing deployment or platform design strategies that may mitigate risk to the platform. In this paper 3D finite-element (FE) modelling is used to explore the interaction between ruptur-ing faults and spudcan foundations. The FE models are initially employed to explore the interaction between spudcan foundations and a rupturing normal fault, followed by a parametric study investigating the influ-ence of the fault rupture location on the structure.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOffshore Site Investigation and Geotechnics: Smarter Solutions for Future Offshore Developments
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 8th International Conference, held 12–14 September 2017 at the Royal Geographical Society, London
PublisherSociety for Underwater Technology
Pages1026-1033
Number of pages8
Volume1-2
ISBN (Print)9780906940570 (hbk) Volume 1, 9780906940587 (hbk) Volume 2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Sept 2017
Event8th Offshore Site Investigation and Geotechnics International Conference: ‘Smarter Solutions for Future Offshore Developments’ - Royal Geographical Society, London, United Kingdom
Duration: 12 Sept 201714 Sept 2017
http://www.sutconnects.com/ (Link to conference website)

Conference

Conference8th Offshore Site Investigation and Geotechnics International Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLondon
Period12/09/1714/09/17
Internet address

Keywords

  • Faulting
  • Jackup rig

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