Session Topic: Laboratory Testing of Offshore Sediments
Session Co-Chairs:
J. Antonio H. Carraro, Associate Professor, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems,
The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia, antonio.carraro@uwa.edu.au
Rune Dyvik, Technical Lead, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, Oslo, Norway,
rune.dyvik@ngi.no
Abstract:
Quality testing of offshore sediments in a geotechnical laboratory requires rigorous
understanding of fundamental soil mechanics principles, expertise in advanced
experimental methods, and an appreciation of the unique factors distinguishing
offshore sediments from typical onshore soils. This session is expected to attract
technical papers summarizing applied industry projects or research studies related to
laboratory testing and characterization of offshore sediments. Potential authors may
come from academia, research agencies, engineering consulting firms, government
agencies, equipment manufacturers and offshore site investigation contractors.
Topics covering all relevant aspects of testing, characterization and modelling of
offshore sediments are particularly welcome. These include (but are not limited to)
issues related to salinity, fabric and anisotropy, particle breakage and inter-particle
bonding, stiffness degradation and damping (from small to large strains), cyclic
loading, thermo-mechanical analyses, and mechanical response to multi-directional
loading scenarios. Studies describing new testing methods or covering a rigorous
review of existing testing procedures and practices are also welcome. Analyses of
element test results including comparisons with numerical simulations may be
considered if the primary focus is on the laboratory test results and experimental
methods used.
Sponsorships:
- Sponsored by ASCE Geo-Institute’s Soil Properties and Modelling Committee
- In cooperation with ASTM Committee D18 on Soil and Rock
Submission Instructions:
Abstract submission will open on December 15, 2015. Please encourage potential
authors to submit their abstracts by March 8, 2016 at http://www.geotechnicalfrontiers.org