Abstract
A suction caisson is installed by applying suction inside the caisson to create a downward net force to sink the caisson into soil. However, the applied suction pressure will also result in formation of a soil plug. This is particularly the case when the soil is soft and when the caisson wall is thick. In this paper, the results of several model tests carried out using a 1 m in diameter consolidation tank and 205 mm in diameter concrete caisson are reported to study the installation process of a suction caisson in clay. Different caissons and different soil conditions were used. Thus study show that the caisson wall thickness and the properties of clay are two major factors affecting the formation of soil plug which in turn, affects the installation of suction caisson.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | IFCEE 2015 - Proceedings of the International Foundations Congress and Equipment Expo 2015 |
| Editors | Debra F. Laefer, Muhannad T. Suleiman, J. Brian Anderson, Magued Iskander |
| Publisher | American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) |
| Pages | 784-791 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780784479087 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | International Foundations Congress and Equipment Expo 2015, IFCEE 2015 - San Antonio, United States Duration: Mar 17 2015 → Mar 21 2015 |
Publication series
| Name | Geotechnical Special Publication |
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| Volume | GSP 256 |
| ISSN (Print) | 0895-0563 |
Conference
| Conference | International Foundations Congress and Equipment Expo 2015, IFCEE 2015 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | San Antonio |
| Period | 3/17/15 → 3/21/15 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© ASCE 2015.
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Architecture
- Building and Construction
- Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology