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Both software programmes can be used to calculate suction (preload) methods for offshore jack-up rigs and spud cans.
Preliminary caisson geotechnical designs are required for two foundation types, namely support and anchor foundations. Both have different design challenges: for top loaded support foundations, it is possible to directly obtain optimum geometries (i.e. factored loads equal factored resistances) for given VHM loads.
Spudpen calculates independent Jack-up rig leg penetration behaviour during preloading according to ISO Standard 19905-1 (2016) including foundation calculation methods, e.g. squeezing for sand and clay calculations. Note: the Spudcan software is CLI (command line interface based) and is text based.
Program CAISSON_VHM calculates offshore foundation caisson capacity in undrained soils under VHM loadusing a yield function (Kay and Palix, 2010, Kay, 2015).
The latter type is mainly used to anchor floating systems or vessels, as a starter pile for pipeline pulls, or salvaging capsized vessels.
The soil response is assumed undrained, and gives various shear strength profiles between which the program interpolates.
Caisson foundations may be broadly divided into the following two types:
The former foundation type includes usage for:
Summary:
Program CAISSON_VHM calculates offshore foundation caisson capacity in undrained soils under VHM loadusing a yield function (Kay and Palix, 2010, Kay, 2015).
The latter type is mainly used to anchor floating systems or vessels, as a starter pile for pipeline pulls, or salvaging capsized vessels.
The soil response is assumed undrained, and gives various shear strength profiles between which the program interpolates.
The main task objectives are to:
Methods used:
Specification Summary:
Our licenses include free updates, upgrades and maintance. Pricing mentions below are ‘starting’ fees and differ per product. To get exact licensing fee for your needs, please contact us.
Both Caisson_VHM and Spudpen run ‘in the cloud’ – you don’t need to install anything.
We spent some time creating an easy to use INPUT form. Note: Input form only for SPUDPEN at the moment.
Alternatively you can create a text based input file, which you can manually alter and update with your data.
Once you hit "calculate" the results are shown in a table format for you to view (including the original output file).
You don’t need to install anything. Both programmes: Spudpen and Caisson_VHM run in the cloud, which you can access from any device.
You data is your data to view and stored safely. You can delete your data anytime you want.
There is no limit to how many people can use the software. You can purchase a single license or multiple. Please ask for options if you are not sure – and please keep in mind that it’s not ‘cool’ to share one license amongst many others. We have server bills to pay 🙂
We include free software updates, upgrades and maintenance Yes. Support and consultancy on the other hand is not included.
Note: each license term can be adjusted to your needs with a minimum of 1 year and 1 user.
1 x license 1 x HASP-key 1 year license
1 x license 5 x HASP-key 1 year license
1+ licenses 5+ HASP-keys 1+ year licenses
Coverage: Intermediate offshore foundations that are used as anchors for floating platforms and ancillary structures, foundations for steel jackets,, and to support seafloor equipment and offshore windturbines.
"This is the first book dedicated to the geotechnical design of intermediate foundations, and it will appeal to professional engineers specialising in the offshore industry."
S. Gourvenec & S.Kay
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