Shallow foundation solutions for offshore oil and gas facilities

这项研究将开发可靠的海上裙板浅基础极限荷载预测，以取代目前过于保守的行业设计指南。该项目可直接应用于各种已建立的海上结构围裙浅基础系统的设计，以及新概念混合生产平台和液化天然气终端的设计，这些平台和液化天然气终端设计为在卸货后具有浮力，从而使基础持续上浮。这项研究的直接经济效益将在每个项目300-500万美元左右。澳大利亚近海资源的持续开发将为许多澳大利亚人提供就业机会，并维持澳大利亚经济的一个重要市场。

This research will develop reliable predictions of limit loads for offshore skirted shallow foundations to replace current industry design guidelines that are excessively conservative. This project has direct application to the design of the range of established skirted shallow foundation systems for offshore structures as well as new concept hybrid production platforms and liquefied natural gas terminals designed to be buoyant after offloading, thus imparting a sustained uplift on the foundation. The direct economic benefit of this research would be in the region of $3-5M per project. Continued development of Australia's offshore resources will provide jobs for many Australians and sustain an essential market of the Australian economy.