Abstract: Cyclic loading of saturated sand under partially drained conditions may lead to accumulated strains, pore pressure buildup, and consequently reduced effective stress, stiffness, and shear strength. This will affect the ...

Abstract: The effects of consolidation under a footing are generally viewed as beneficial due to the resulting increased capacity. Consolidation may also be actively sought because it minimizes footing embedment, which can be critical ...

Abstract: Suction buckets are becoming established as a viable foundation solution for offshore wind turbines. In sand, suction-induced seepage flow reduces effective stresses at the skirt tips, which decreases penetration resistance. ...