Geotechnical behavior of plate anchors in clay under rapid and sustained loading

PhD student

Quanzhen Chen

Supervisors

Prof Yinghui Tian	Prof Mark Cassidy	Dr Yifa Wang

Project Start Date: May 2023

Project Details

This research project focuses on investigating the behaviour of plate anchors in clay under short-term rapid loading and long-term sustained loading events, aiming to improve the design of anchoring systems for floating offshore wind turbines. Plate anchors are favoured for their cost-effective installation, ease of manufacture, and high pullout capacity. However, a comprehensive understanding of their performance under both short-term and long-term loading conditions is essential to ensure the stability and longevity of floating wind turbines. To achieve this objective, a holistic approach integrating numerical simulation, experimental testing, and theoretical analysis will be employed. The outcome of this project will provide engineers with simplified evaluation approaches to assess the pullout capacity of plate anchors in clay under varying loading conditions.