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1. Project Identification Data
Report Name:
1.1
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Report Name: Output
1.2
Project
Project Name:
1.6
Project Date:
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Project Location:
1.8
Project No.
1.7
Description
Client
Client: Company
Client: Contact
Client: Email
2. Ground Model Data
Ground Model Title
2.2
Number of Different Ground Models
Estimate
Low, Best and High Estimates
2.1
Load Soil Data Matrix
Manual – Load Value Matrix
Excel – Copy Paste
Excel – Import Value Matrix Template
Import Soil Layer Data (xls, csv)
Max. file size: 10 MB.
Download Template (link)
Copy your Excel data
Number of Soil Layers
2.3 – Max. 20
Soil Layer Data
Top Depth [m bsf]
Top Buoyant / Submerged Unit Weight [kN/m3]
Bottom Submerged Unit Weight [kN/m3]
Top Undrained Shear Strength [kPa]
Bottom Undrained Shear Strenght [kPa]
Effective Internal Friction Angle [deg]
Layer Description
Add
Remove
2.4 Max 200 – Z_BOT must exceed 1.5 caisson embedment length L. Reasons include (a) caisson converged solution length can exceed guess length L and (b) averaging su below caisson tip level.
Base Depth
2.5
3. Spudcan Foundation Geometry Data
Spudcan Jack-Up Name
3.1
Spudcan Shape
Circular (Steel) Caisson
3.2
Maximum Leg Preload [kN]
3.3
Light Ship Leg Load [kN]
3.3
Spudcan Volume Calculation Mode
Use Spudcan Total Volume
Calculate Spudcan Total Volume (from Spudcan Width + Height)
3.4
Spudcan Volume [m3]
3.5
Number of Different Spudcan Width and Heights
3.6
Spudcan(s) Width and Height
Spudcan Name
Spudcan Width B [m]
Height Above Spudcan Tip [m]
Description
Add
Remove
3.7
4. Spudcan Interaction Data: Analysis / Methods
Select GSC: Analysis Methods
Houlsby and Martin (2003)
Skempton (1951)
Hossain et al. (2006)
4.1
SQC – Squeezing Clay Method
Brown and Meyerhof (1969)
Hanna and Meyerhof (1980)
4.2
PTS – Punch Through Sand Method
Young and Focht (1985)
Hanna and Meyerhof (1980)
4.2
PTC – Punch Through Clay Method
Brown and Meyerhof (1969)
4.2
Soil Backflow Pointer
No Backflow
Partial Backflow
Full (immediate) Backflow
4.3 – ZERO cavity height when full immediate backflow
Squeezing Clay Mode Pointer
No Adjustments Soil Layer Matrix
Adjust Squeezed Soil Layer Depths
4.3
Spudcan-Soil Adhesion Factor
4.4
5. Spudcan Restistance Data
Sand Friction Angle and Averaged from Foundation
5.1 – tan(φ) and γsub_averaging with depth below D
Averaging and Squeezing Parameter
5.1 – tan(φ) and γsub_averaging with depth below D
Squeezing Factors
5.2
Squeezing Strength Ratio
5.2 – Only used for clay method
Number of Spread Factors
5.3
Load Spread Factors for Sand
5.4 – Only used for punch-through sand
6. Output File Control Data
Select Detailed Results Pointer
No Detailed Results (tip penetration table only)
Key input / output
Intermediate Details
Full Details
Full Details with Summary Table
Minimum Spudcan Tip Depth
Spudpen computes resistance profiles from depth – to ZBOT in 0.10 m. increments.
Maximum Spudcan Tip Depth
Spudpen computes resistance profiles from depth – to ZBOT in 0.10 m. increments.