Numerical modelling of seabed trench and its effect on the structural response of steel catenary risers

Jiayue Liu

    Research output: ThesisDoctoral Thesis

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    Abstract

    The thesis addresses numerical modelling of trenches in the touchdown zone of steel catenary risers (SCRs) and trench
    effects on the structural response of the riser. A numerical framework for SCR analysis is developed to simulate nonlinear soil
    behaviour during riser-soil interaction. Consistent gradual trench development and pre-formed trench modelling procedures are
    proposed and trench effects are evaluated through extensive quasi-static and dynamic simulations. The effect of a trench on the SCR structural response was found to vary with the trench geometry, generally reducing the SCR fatigue life except for deep
    trenches with a compatible shape to the riser profile.
    Original languageEnglish
    QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
    Awarding Institution
    • The University of Western Australia
    Supervisors/Advisors
    • Kimiaei, Mehrdad, Supervisor
    • Randolph, Mark, Supervisor
    • Cassidy, Mark, Supervisor
    Thesis sponsors
    Award date27 Mar 2018
    DOIs
    Publication statusUnpublished - 2018

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