6.Numerical Modeling
6.1 Paxis3D
6.1.1 Mudmat
6.1.2. Suction pile
Note
Benchmark: Edger, Andresen, and Jostad, 2008, “Capacity analysis of suction anchors in clay by Plaxis 3D foundation”
Range of mooring line angle at padeye: 15 ~ 45 (API RP 2SK-R2015, Figure E.3)
6.2 Slope Stability
Slope 2D
Slope 3D
6.3 Python
6.3.1. Groundhog
6.3.2. GeoSohn
6.3 Others
6.3.1. NGI
Bifurc: 2D suction pile
ChainConfig: Mooring chain configuration
AnchorPEN: pile embedment calculation
CAP: 2D mudmat
Inputs
Shear strength
V, Hx and My
V, Hy and Mx
Outputs
Safety factor versus Depth
Force calculated for critical surface
6.3.2. Fugro
AGSPANC: pile capacity analyses
Randolph,2020, “A Lifetime of Offshore Geotechnics - Career Reflections and Lessons Learned” has AGSPANC in Fig. 12.
6.3.3.Delmar
DEAP: Suction pile by PLE
API RP 2SK D.10 5th requirement, PLE may NOT be suitable for LAYERED soil profile.
API RP 2SK E., 3.2.3.2 is also skeptical in PLE.
6.3.4 DNV
SESAM
Fixed structure
Floating structure
Pipeline