Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems

2009 publications

2009 Journals

  1. Alves, A.M.L., F.R. Lopes, M.F. Randolph and B.R. Danziger (2009), Investigations on the dynamic behaviour of a small diameter pile driven in soft clay, Canadian Geotechnical Journal 46(12): 1418-1430.
  2. Bienen, B., C. Gaudin and M.J. Cassidy (2009), The influence of pull-out load on the efficiency of jetting during spudcan extraction, Applied Ocean Research 31(3): 202-211.
  3. Bienen, B. and M.J. Cassidy (2009), Three-dimensional numerical analysis of centrifuge experiments on a model jack-up drilling rig on sand, Canadian Geotechnical Journal 46(2): 208-224.
  4. Bienen, B., C. Gaudin and M.J. Cassidy (2009), Physical modelling of the push-over capacity of a jack-up structure on sand in a geotechnical centrifuge, Canadian Geotechnical Journal 46(2): 190-207.
  5. Cassidy, M.J., C.K. Quah and K.S. Foo (2009), Experimental investigation of the reinstallation of spudcan footings close to existing footprints, Journal of Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering 135(4): 474-486.
  6. Chen, W., H. Zhou and M.F. Randolph (2009), Effect of installation methods on external shaft friction of caissons in soft clay, Journal of Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering 135(5): 605-615.
  7. Coman-Walton, A. and M. Fahey (2009), Effect of depth on results from the Perth Sand Penetrometer test, Australian Geomechanics 42(4): 25-40.
  8. Consoli, N.C., M.D.T. Casagrande, A. Thomé, F. Dalla Rosa and M. Fahey (2009), Effect of relative density on plate loading tests on fibre-reinforced sand, Geotechnique 59(5): 471-476.
  9. Fahey, M., M. Helinski and A. Fourie (2009), Some aspects of the mechanics of arching in backfilled stopes, Canadian Geotechnical Journal 46(11): 1322-1336.
  10. Gaudin, C., K.H. Tham and S. Ouahsine (2009), Keying of plate anchors in NC clay under inclined loading, International Journal of Offshore and Polar Engineering 19(2): 135-142.
  11. Gaudin, C., D.J. White, N. Boylan, J. Breen, T.A. Brown, S. De Catania and P. Hortin (2009), A wireless high speed data acquistion for geotechnical centrifuge model testing, Measurement Science and Technology 20(9): on-line (11 pages).
  12. Gourvenec, S., H. Acosta-Martinez and M.F. Randolph (2009), Experimental study of uplift resistance of shallow skirted foundations in clay under transient and sustained concentric loading, Geotechnique 59(6): 525–537.
  13.  Gourvenec, S. and K. Jensen (2009), Effect of embedment and spacing on co-joined skirted foundation systems on undrained limit states under general loading, International Journal of Geomechanics 9(6): 267-279.
  14. Hossain, M.S. and M.F. Randolph (2009), New mechanism-based design approach for spudcan foundations on single layer clay, Journal of Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering 135(9): 1264-1274.
  15. Hossain, M.S. and M.F. Randolph (2009), Effect of strain rate and strain softening on the penetration resistance of spudcan foundations on clay, International Journal of Geomechanics 9(3): 122-132.
  16. Lee, E.M., J.M.E. Audibert, J.V. Hengesh and D.J. Nyman (2009), Landslide-related ruptures of the Camisea pipeline system, Peru, Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology 42(2): 251-259.
  17. Lehane, B., C. O'Loughlin, C. Gaudin and M.F. Randolph (2009), Rate effects on penetrometer resistance in kaolin, Geotechnique 59(1): 41-52.
  18. Levy, N., I. Einav and T. Hull (2009) Cyclic shakedown of piles subjected to two-dimensional lateral loading, International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics 33(10): 1339-1361.
  19. Li, A.J., A.V. Lyamin and R.S. Merifield (2009), Seismic rock slope stability charts based on limit analysis methods, Computers and Geotechnics 36: 135-148
  20. Li, A.J., R.S. Merifield and A.V. Lyamin (2009), Limit analysis solutions for three dimensional undrained slopes, Computers and Geotechnics 36: 1330-1351.
  21. Merifield, R.S., D.J. White and M.F. Randolph (2009), The effect of surface heave on the response of partially-embedded pipelines on clay Journal of Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering 135(6): 819-829.
  22. Richardson, M.D., C.D. O’Loughlin, M.F. Randolph and C. Gaudin (2009), Setup following installation of dynamic anchors in normally consolidated clay, Journal of Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering 135(4): 487-496.
  23. Schneider, J. (2009), Discussion of "coupled use of cone tip resistance and small strain shear modulus to assess liquefaction potential" by Debasis Roy, Journal of Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering 135(4): 519-530.
  24. Senders, M. and M.F. Randolph (2009), CPT-based method for the installation of suction caissons in sand, Journal of Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering 135(1): 14-25.
  25. Song, Z., Y. Hu, C.D. O’Loughlin and M.F. Randolph (2009), Loss in anchor embedment during plate anchor keying in clay, Journal of Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering 135(10): 1475-1485.
  26. Teh, E.-J., Y.K. Leong, Y., Liu, A.B. Fourie and M. Fahey, (2009), Differences in the rheology and surface chemistry of kaolin clay slurries: the source of the variations, Chemical Engineering Science 64(17): 3817-3825.
  27. Tran, M.N. and M.F. Randolph (2009), Closure discussion of "Variation of suction pressure during installation in sand", Geotechnique 59(1): 74.
  28. Vlahos, G., M.J. Cassidy and C.M. Martin (2009), Experimental investigation of the system behaviour of a model three-legged jack-up on clay, Applied Ocean Research 30(4): 323-337.
  29. Yafrate, N.J., J.T. DeJong, D. DeGroot and M.F. Randolph (2009), Evaluation of remolded shear strength and sensitivity of soft clay using full flow penetrometers, Journal of Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering 135(9): 1179-1189.
  30. Yamamoto, N., M.F. Randolph and I. Einav (2009), A numerical study of the effect of foundation size for a wide range of sands, Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE 135(1): 37-45.
  31. Zhou, H. and M.F. Randolph (2009), Resistance of full-flow penetrometers in rate-dependent and strain-softening clay, Geotechnique 59(2): 79-86.
  32. Zhou, H. and M.F. Randolph (2009), Numerical investigations into cycling of full-flow penetrometers in soft clay, Geotechnique 59(10): 801-812.

2009 Conferences

  1. Bienen, B., C. Gaudin and M.J. Cassidy (2009).  Centrifuge experiments investigating spudcan extraction using water jetting on soft clay sites.  Proc. 12th Int. Conf. Jack-Up Platform Design, Construction and Operation, City University, London, UK, 1-12.
  2. Bienen, B., M.J. Cassidy and C. Gaudin (2009).  Push-over response of a jack-up on sand of different relative densities.  28th International Conference on Ocean Offshore and Arctic Engineering (OMAE), Honolulu, USA, DVD: OMAE2009-79236.
  3. Boukpeti, N., D.J.  White, M.F. Randolph and H.E. Low (2009).  Characterization of the solid-liquid transition of fine-grained sediments.  28th International Conference on Ocean Offshore and Arctic Engineering (OMAE), Honolulu, USA, DVD: OMAE2009-79738.
  4. Boylan, N., C. Gaudin, D.J. White, M.F. Randolph and J.A. Schneider (2009).  Geotechnical centrifuge modelling techniques for submarine slides.  28th International Conference on Ocean Offshore and Arctic Engineering (OMAE), Honolulu, USA, DVD: OMAE2009-79059.
  5. Bruton, D., D.J.  White, T.L. Langford and A. Hill (2009).  Techniques for the assessment of pipe-soil interaction forces for future deepwater developments.  Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, USA, CD: OTC20096.
  6. Bruton, D., D.J.  White, T.L. Langford and A. Hill (2009).  Pipe-soil interaction testing for a deepwater project on soft clay.  1st Annual Subsea Technology Conference, Perth, Australia, CD:  1-7.
  7. Gaudin, C., B. Bienen and M.J. Cassidy (2009).  Centrifuge experiments investigating use of jetting in spudcan extraction.  19th International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference (ISOPE), Osaka, Japan, 2: 183-190.
  8. Gaudin, C., M.M. Landon, V. Pedersen, C.H. Kiat and W. Lequi, (2009).  Validation of rock berm cover design for offshore LNG pipeline in Hong Kong.  19th International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference (ISOPE), Osaka, Japan, 2:  546-553.
  9. Gaudin, C. and D.J. White (2009).  New centrifuge modelling techniques for investigating seabed pipeline behaviour.  XVIIth International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Alexandria, Egypt, CD:  448-451.
  10. Gourvenec, S. and M.F. Randolph (2009).  Effect of foundation embedment on consolidation response.  XVIIth International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Alexandria, Egypt, CD:  638-641.
  11. Hodder, M.S., D.J. White and M.J. Cassidy (2009).  Effect of remoulding and reconsolidation on the touchdown stiffness of a steel catenary riser: observations from centrifuge modelling.  41st Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, USA, CD:  OTC19871.
  12. Hossain, M.S. and M.F. Randolph (2009).  Bearing behaviour of shallow foundations on clays - offshore and onshore, research and practice.   XVIIth International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Alexandria, Egypt, CD:  570-573.
  13. Hossain, M.S. and M.F. Randolph (2009).   New mechanism-based design approach for spudcan foundations on stiff-over-clay.  41st Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, USA, CD:  OTC19907.
  14. Kimiaei, M., J. Xu and Y. He (2009).  Comparing the results of a simplified numerical model with DNV guidelines for installation of subsea platforms.  28th International Conference on Ocean Offshore and Arctic Engineering (OMAE), Honolulu, USA, DVD:  OMAE2009-79536.
  15. Landon, M.M., C. Gaudin and M.J. Cassidy (2009).   Jack-up installation on an uneven seabed: recommendations from model testing in overconsolidated clay.  28th International Conference on Ocean Offshore and Arctic Engineering (OMAE), Honolulu, USA, DVD:  OMAE2009-79934.
  16. Lee, K.K., M.F. Randolph and M.J. Cassidy (2009).  New simplified conceptual model for spudcan foundations on sand overlying clay soils.  41st Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, USA, CD:  OTC20012.
  17. Li, A.J. and R. Merifield (2009).  The stability of shallow tunnels in rock based on limit analysis.  3rd International Conference on New Development in Rock Mechanics and Engineering (NDRM'2009), Sanya, China, CD:  289-294.
  18. Memarpour, M.M., M. Kimiaei and M.A. Shayanfar (2009).  Comparing dynamic and static push over analysis in assessment the ultimate capacity of fixed offshore platforms.  28th International Conference on Ocean Offshore and Arctic Engineering (OMAE), Honolulu, USA, DVD:  OMAE2009-79538.
  19. O’Loughlin, C., M.D. Richardson and M.F. Randolph (2009).  Centrifuge tests on dynamically installed anchors.  28th International Conference on Ocean Offshore and Arctic Engineering (OMAE), Honolulu, USA, DVD: OMAE2009-80238.
  20. Oliphant, J., A. Maconochie, D.J. White and M.D. Bolton (2009).  Trench interaction forces during lateral SCR movement in deepwater clays.  41st Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, USA, CD:  OTC19944.
  21. Osborne, J.J., G.T. Houlsby, K.L. Teh, C.F. Leung, B. Bienen, B., M.J. Cassidy and M.F. Randolph (2009).   Improved guidelines for the prediction of geotechnical performance of spudcan foundations during installation and removal of jack-up units.  41st Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, USA, CD:  OTC20291.
  22. Randolph, M.F. and P. Quiggin (2009).  Non-linear hysteretic seabed model for catenary pipeline contact.  28th International Conference on Ocean Offshore and Arctic Engineering (OMAE), Honolulu, USA, DVD:  OMAE2009-79259.
  23. Reul, O., and M.F. Randolph (2009).  Optimised design of combined pile raft foundations.  ISSMGE (TC 18) Int. Conf. on Deep Foundations - CPRF and Energy Piles, Frankfurt, Germany, 17-24.
  24. Schneider J.A., B.M. Lehane, and C. Gaudin (2009).   Centrifuge examination of pile jetting in sand.  Press-in Engineering 2009 - 2nd IPA International Workshop, New Orleans, USA, 17-24.
  25. Teo, J., P. Shankar, E. Teh, A. Fourie, M. Fahey and Y.-K. Leong (2009).   Kaolin clay slurries: unusual surface chemistry – rheology relationship.  Chemeca2009, Perth, Australia, CD:  273.A.pdf.
  26. Tian, Y. and M.J. Cassidy (2009).  Pipe-soil interaction analysis with a 3D macroelement model.  19th International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference (ISOPE), Osaka, Japan, 2:  461-467.
  27. Wang, D., D.J. White and M.F. Randolph (2009).  Numerical simulations of dynamic embedment during pipe laying on soft clay.  28th International Conference on Ocean Offshore and Arctic Engineering (OMAE), Honolulu, USA, DVD:  OMAE2009-79199. 
  28. Westgate, Z., L. Tapper, B.M. Lehane and C. Gaudin (2009).  Modelling the installation of stiffened caissons in overconsolidated clay.  28th International Conference on Ocean Offshore and Arctic Engineering (OMAE), Honolulu, USA, DVD:  OMAE2009-79125.
  29. Westgate, Z., D.J. White and M.F. Randolph (2009).   Video observations of dynamic embedment during pipelaying in soft clay.  28th International Conference on Ocean Offshore and Arctic Engineering (OMAE), Honolulu, USA, DVD:  OMAE2009-79814.
  30. Yu, L., Y. Hu and J. Liu (2009).  Spudcan penetration in loose sand over uniform clay.   28th International Conference on Ocean Offshore and Arctic Engineering (OMAE), Honolulu, USA, DVD:  OMAE2009-79214.