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Perforation drilling for easing spudcan–footprint interaction issues.
- Source :
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Ocean Engineering . Feb2016, Vol. 113, p308-318. 11p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- The interaction between a spudcan and an existing footprint is a major concern during jack-up rig installation. No guidelines were provided in the recently finalised version of ISO guidelines 19905-1 in regards to mitigating spudcan–footprint interaction issues except some proposed considerations due to scarce of detailed investigation. This paper reports a measure for easing spudcan–footprint interaction issues, with the efficiency of perforation drilling tested through model tests carried out at 1 g. The soil conditions tested simulate soft seabed strength profiles close to the mudline, varying the undrained shear strength. The most critical reinstallation locations of 0.5 D and 1 D ( D =spudcan diameter) and existing footprint depth of 0.33 D were investigated. The removal of soil (through perforation) inside the spudcan perimeter, with an area of 9% perforated, reduced the induced maximum moment, horizontal force, and horizontal sliding distance by up to 80%, 83%, and 76% respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00298018
- Volume :
- 113
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Ocean Engineering
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 112907701
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2016.01.002