Liquefaction Around Marine Structures: Development of a Numerical Modelling Framework in OpenFOAM®

Christian Windt, Nils Goseberg, Stefan Schimmels, Matthias Kudella, Ranjith Khumar Shanmugasundaram, Henrik Rusche, Vinay Kumar Vanjakula, Frank Adam, Dawid Majewski, Krystyna Kazimierowicz-Frankowska, Michal Pietrzkiewicz, V. S. Ozgür Kirca, B. Mutlu Sumer

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Abstract

Wave-induced liquefaction results in significant seabed dynamics and can lead to a complete loss of the bearing capacity of the soil. With the increasing use of marine space for energy harnessing, geotechnical challenges move into focus during the development and planning of such installations. To date, a lack of comprehensive modelling tools for wave-induced liquefaction around marine structures has been observed. This paper documents the efforts in the framework of the NuLI-MAS project to provide such a modelling tool. In particular, this paper presents a numerical implementation of the hydro-geotechnical processes together with a detailed overview of the calibration and validation strategy employing small-and large-scale experimental data, respectively.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)182-190
Number of pages9
JournalInternational Journal of Offshore and Polar Engineering
Volume34
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2024
Externally publishedYes

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© by The International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers.

Keywords

  • OpenFOAM®
  • pore pressure
  • residual liquefaction
  • Seabed liquefaction
  • wave-structure-soil interaction

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