DFI Journal - The Journal of the Deep Foundations Institute
Volume 3, Issue 2, November 2009
DOI: 10.1179/dfi.2009.007
All Journal papers are free to DFI members.
If you are a member, please click on the "Login" link at the top of this page to to download this paper.
Not a member? Join here to get access to all papers or click the purchase button below to access this paper only.
Suction Piles and Suction Anchors for Offshore Structures
Article Type: Case Study
Bang, S., Jones, K. D., Cho, Y. & Kwag, D. J.
Abstract
In recent years, suction piles and suction anchors have been used as underwater foundations for various offshore structures. They have been proven very versatile, effective, and environmentally friendly. This paper describes the load resisting mechanism, installation, and design of suction piles and suction anchors. Also included are brief descriptions of three offshore structures that have recently been constructed using suction piles and suction anchors. They include: a new breakwater system utilizing gravity-type concrete caisson superstructure on top of concrete suction piles; a floating breakwater system utilizing embedded suction anchors; and a foundation system utilizing suction piles for temporary mooring of underwater tunnel elements.
Keywords:
suction pile, suction anchor