National Geo-Technical Centrifuge Facility

Research output

Research output per year 2018 2020 2022 2023 2024

• 17 Other output
• 11 Conference paper
• 2 Article
• 1 Conference presentation/ephemera

Research output per year

Research output per year

Search results

• 2024

  Development of a mini vibro-driver for pile testing in the centrifuge

  Mazutti, J. H., Bienen, B., Bransby, F., Randolph, M. & Wager, G., 29 Aug 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of Physical Modelling in Geotechnics. 43 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  File

  • Centrifuge 100%
  • Pile Installation 50%
  • Underpinnings 50%
  • Acquired Data 50%
  • Driven Pile 50%
  32 Downloads (Pure)

• QUANTIFY THE INSTALLATION RESISTANCE OF JACKED CAISSONS

  O'Beirne, C. & O'Loughlin, C., 8 Aug 2024

  Research output: Book/Report › Other output › peer-review

  • Physical Modeling 100%
  • Suction Caisson 100%
  • Centrifuge 100%
  • Form Part 100%
  • Engineering 100%

• QUANTIFY THE PERFORMANCE OF SUCTION CAISSONS FOR THE EXTENSION OF WIND TURBINE NO. 1

  O'Beirne, C. & O'Loughlin, C., 8 Aug 2024, 164 p.

  Research output: Book/Report › Other output › peer-review

  • Suction Caisson 100%
  • Compressed Air Motors 100%
  • Lids 100%
  • Embedment 66%
  • Centrifuge 66%

• THE INSTALLATION AND CAPACITY PERFORMANCE OF SUCTION CAISSONS

  O'Beirne, C. & O'Loughlin, C., 18 Jun 2024, 257 p.

  Research output: Book/Report › Other output › peer-review

  • Suction Caisson 100%
  • Half Model 100%
  • Capacity Performance 100%
  • Cyclic Loading 100%
  • Tensiles 75%
• 2023

  Broadening the use of SEPLAs for floating wind applications – anchoring in non-clay soils

  O'Neill, M. P., O'Loughlin, C. D., Watson, P. G., Gaudin, C., Palacios, M., Stubbs, J. & Kuo, M., 2023, Offshore Site Investigation Geotechnics 9th International Conference Proceeding. Society for Underwater Technology, p. 1249-1255 7 p. (Offshore Site Investigation and Geotechnics).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Conference paper › peer-review

  • Broadening 100%
  • Clay Soil 100%
  • Suction Caisson 50%
  • Proof-of-Concept 50%
  • Holding Capacity 50%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Centrifuge modelling to quantify the performance of suction caissons for the Hong Kong Offshore Wind Farm project - test specification

  O'Beirne, C. & O'Loughlin, C., 23 Nov 2023, Australia: The University of Western Australia. 47 p.

  Research output: Book/Report › Other output › peer-review

  • Suction Caisson 100%
  • Offshore Wind Farms 100%
  • Centrifuge Testing 40%
  • Soil Sample 40%
  • Tensiles 20%

• Centrifuge tests to assess capacity performance of suction caissons without lids

  O'Beirne, C. & O'Loughlin, C., 6 Nov 2023, Australia: The University of Western Australia. 184 p.

  Research output: Book/Report › Other output › peer-review

  • Suction Caisson 100%
  • Centrifuge 100%
  • Peak Load 100%
  • Capacity Performance 100%
  • Lids 100%

• Geotechnical centrifuge modelling and the energy transition – ‘same old same old’ or are there more foundation challenges on the horizon?

  Watson, P., O'Loughlin, C., O'Neill, M., O'Beirne, C., da Silva Pereira, F., Mentani, A., Shonberg, A., Erbrich, C., Ingarfield, S. & Low, H. E., 2023, p. 948 - 961. 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference presentation/ephemera

  • Centrifugal Model Test 100%
  • Geotechnical Engineering 33%
  • Renewable Energy 33%
  • Differentiator 33%
  • Offshore Wind 33%

• Increasing confidence in the prediction of axial friction factors for offshore pipelines and cables

  O'Beirne, C., Watson, P., Bransby, F., Low, H. E., White, D., Gilbert, R. & Hussien, A., Sept 2023, 9th International SUT Offshore Site Investigation and Geotechnics Conference: Innovative Geotechnologies for Energy Transition. London, UK: Society for Underwater Technology, p. 674 - 681 8 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Conference paper › peer-review

  • Offshore Pipelines 100%
  • Stress Level 50%
  • Lateral Buckling 50%
  • Axial Movement 50%
  • Grained Soil 50%

• Non-vertical spudcan impacts on a dense sandy seabed: improving design through centrifuge modelling

  O'Beirne, C., Randolph, M., Bienen, B. & Chow, S. H., 2023, Innovative Geotechnologies for Energy Transition: Proceedings of the 9th International Conference 12-14th September 2023. London, UK: Society for Underwater Technology, p. 1559 - 1565 7 p. Session 16

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Conference paper › peer-review

  • Centrifuge 100%
  • Penetration Resistance 50%
  • Dense Sand 50%
  • Bearing Resistance 50%
  • Impact Force 50%
• 2022

  Bestari Rheology, Offshore Sabah, Malaysia

  O'Beirne, C., Bransby, F. & O'Loughlin, C., 15 Aug 2022

  Research output: Book/Report › Other output › peer-review

• Consolidation of Beacon Jaurdi Gold Process Tailings

  O'Beirne, C. & O'Loughlin, C., 7 Dec 2022

  Research output: Book/Report › Other output › peer-review

• Consolidation of Roy Hill Iron Ore Tailings

  O'Beirne, C. & O'Loughlin, C., 20 Jul 2022

  Research output: Book/Report › Other output › peer-review

• Consolidation of Sandfire DeGrussa Process Tailings

  O'Beirne, C. & O'Loughlin, C., 20 Sept 2022

  Research output: Book/Report › Other output › peer-review

• Development of a mini vibro-driver to model monopile installation in a geotechnical centrifuge

  Hein Mazutti, J., Bienen, B., Bransby, F., Randolph, M. & Wager, G., 2022, Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics. Korea: Korean Geotechnical Society, p. 516-519

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Conference paper › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Centrifuge 100%
  • Field Test 33%
  • Soil-Structure Interaction 33%
  • Offshore Wind 33%
  • Scaling Law 33%

• Investigating vibro-driven monopile installation into sand in a geotechnical centrifuge

  Hein Mazutti, J., Bienen, B., Bransby, F., Randolph, M. & Wager, G., 2022, 11th International Conference on Stress Wave Theory and Design and Testing Methods for Deep Foundations (SW2022). Zenodo

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Conference paper › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Centrifuge 100%
  • Offshore Wind 66%
  • Field Test 33%
  • Soil Condition 33%
  • Low Noise 33%

• On the behaviour of rock berms to arrest axial walking of offshore pipelines

  O'Beirne, C., Watson, P., O'Loughlin, C., Banimahd, M. & Kuo, M., 1 May 2022, Proceedings of 20th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering: A Geotechnical Discovery Down Under. Rahman, M. M. & Jaksa, M. (eds.). Sydney, Australia, p. 2703-2708

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Conference paper › peer-review

  • Embedment 100%
  • Offshore Pipelines 100%
  • Axial Movement 50%
  • Physical Modeling 25%
  • Centrifuge 25%

• Riser-Seabed Interaction in the Touchdown Zone using Fibre Optic Sensing in a Geotechnical Centrifuge

  O'Beirne, C., Gaudin, C., Watson, P., Randolph, M. & Sahdi, F., 18 Sept 2022, Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics. Korea: Korean Geotechnical Society, P00210

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Conference paper › peer-review

  Open Access

  File

  • Steel Catenary Riser 100%
  • Fiber Optics 100%
  • Riser Model 40%
  • Experimental Result 20%
  • Centrifuge 20%
  49 Downloads (Pure)

• Rock Berms as Axial Restraint for Flowlines on Soft Soil: Improving Design Through Centrifuge Modelling

  O'Beirne, C., Bransby, F., O'Loughlin, C., Watson, P., Banimahd, M., Kuo, M., Vojkovic, M. & Zhang, R., 25 Apr 2022, Offshore Technology Conference. Offshore Technology Conference, 25 p. OTC-31976-MS. (Proceedings of the Annual Offshore Technology Conference).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Conference paper › peer-review

  • Axial Resistance 100%
  • Centrifuge 33%
  • Combined Effect 33%
  • Axial Movement 33%
  • Contact Pressure 33%
  1 Citation (Scopus)
• 2021

  Buried pipeline protection for drag anchor interactions in a clay seabed — assessed through centrifuge modelling

  O'Beirne, C., O'Loughlin, C., Gaudin, C., Chun, T. T. & Au Yeung, S. T. M., 19 Nov 2021, Asian Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics (Asiafuge). Singapore: Asian Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics (Asiafuge), p. 147-156 10 p. 2.18

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Conference paper › peer-review

  • Centrifuge 100%
  • Centrifugal Model Test 100%
  • Gas Pipeline 100%
  • Pipeline Protection 100%
  • Buried Pipelines 100%

• Pipe Clamping Mattresses to Mitigate Flowline Walking; Physical Modelling Trials on Three Offshore Soils

  O'Beirne, C., Watson, P., O'Loughlin, C., White, D., Hodson, A., Ang, S.-Y., Frankenmolen, S., Hoj-Hansen, J., Kuo, M. & Roe, T., 9 Aug 2021, Offshore Technology Conference. Society of Petroleum Engineers, 36 p. OTC-31064-MS. (Proceedings of the Annual Offshore Technology Conference).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Conference paper › peer-review

  • Physical Modeling 100%
  • Axial Resistance 100%
  • Submerged Weight 100%
  • Clay Soil 100%
  • Applicability 50%
  3 Citations (Scopus)
• 2020

  Centrifuge modelling of Pipe Clamping Mattresses (PCMs) as axial restraint for the Perseus over Goodwyn flowline

  O'Beirne, C., O'Loughlin, C., Watson, P. & White, D., Jul 2020

  Research output: Book/Report › Other output › peer-review

• Centrifuge modelling of Pipe Clamping Mattresses (PCMs) as axial restraint on Gulf of Mexico Clay

  O'Beirne, C., O'Loughlin, C., Watson, P. & White, D., Jun 2020

  Research output: Book/Report › Other output › peer-review

• Determining the optimal electric vehicle DC-charging infrastructure for Western Australia

  Bräunl, T., Harries, D., McHenry, M. & Wager, G., Jul 2020, In: Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment. 84, 102250.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Western Australia 100%
  44 Citations (Scopus)

• On the behaviour of pipe-clamping mattresses to arrest pipeline walking

  O'Beirne, C., O'Loughlin, C., Watson, P., White, D., Ang, S.-Y. & Frankenmolen, S., 16 Aug 2020, Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Frontiers in Offshore Geotechnics. Deep Foundations Institute, 12 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference paper › Conference paper › peer-review

  • Centrifuge 100%
  • Soil Sample 100%
  • Axial Displacement 100%
  • Axial Resistance 100%
  • Concrete Structure 100%

• Physical model tests to assess the BPPS pipeline protection against anchor drops and drags: EPC PHASE - HONG KONG OFFSHORE LNG TERMINAL PROJECT

  O'Beirne, C., O'Loughlin, C. & Gaudin, C., Sept 2020, Perth, WA. 95 p.

  Research output: Book/Report › Other output › peer-review

• Physical model tests to assess the LPS pipeline protection against anchor drop and drag: EPC PHASE - HONG KONG OFFSHORE LNG TERMINAL PROJECT

  O'Beirne, C., O'Loughlin, C. & Gaudin, C., Jul 2020, Perth, WA.

  Research output: Book/Report › Other output › peer-review
• 2019

  Centrifuge modelling of Pipe Clamping Mattresses (PCMs) as axial restraint for Angolan pipelines

  O'Beirne, C., O'Loughlin, C., Watson, P. & White, D., Dec 2019

  Research output: Book/Report › Other output › peer-review

• Centrifuge modelling of rock berms as axial restraint for SNE flowlines

  O'Beirne, C., O'Loughlin, C., Watson, P. & Bransby, F., Dec 2019

  Research output: Book/Report › Other output › peer-review

• Physical model tests for anchor drop and drag in a soft clay seabed

  O'Beirne, C., O'Loughlin, C. & Gaudin, C., Oct 2019

  Research output: Book/Report › Other output › peer-review
• 2018

  Technical report of the commissioning of the IMP centrifuge by COFS

  O'Loughlin, C., Palacios, M. & Gaudin, C., Dec 2018

  Research output: Book/Report › Other output › peer-review