financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51639002 and 51379118);the SDUST Research Fund(Grant No.2015KYTD104)
The modified suction caisson(MSC) is a novel type of foundation for ocean engineering, consisting of a short external closed-top cylinder-shaped structure surrounding the upper part of the regular suction caisson(RSC)...
financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51639002 and 51379118);Shandong University of Science and Technology Scientific Found(Grant No.2015TDJH104)
The modified suction caisson(MSC) adds a short-skirted structure around the regular suction caissons to increase the lateral bearing capacity and limit the deflection. The MSC is suitable for acting as the offshore wi...