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Technology
Assessment & Research (TA&R) Program
| Project Number |
557 |
| Date of Summary |
November 6, 2006 |
| Subject |
Numerical Modeling of Torpedo Anchors |
| Performing Activity |
Texas A&M/TEES |
| Principal Investigator |
Dr. J. Tassoulas |
| Contracting Agency |
Minerals Management Service |
| Estimated Completion |
Completed |
| Description |
Aimed at development and application of numerical models for the analysis of
installation, behavior and strength of torpedo anchors, this Research
Project will utilize and extend earlier developments at OTRC on suction
caissons in clayey soils. By virtue of ease of installation, torpedo anchors
have shown promise in deep-water applications. Studies will be conducted to
establish the relative significance of factors affecting the performance of
torpedo anchors and variants, thus contributing toward improved design of
these foundations. |
| Progress |
A computational procedure based on fluid dynamics modeling
was developed for the prediction of the embedment depth of torpedo anchors. |
Reports |
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AA
(17 pages) |
Numerical Modeling of Torpedo Anchors, J.L.
Tassoulas and M. Raie, University of Texas at Austin, September, 2006. |
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