A finite element analysis of the pullout capacity of suction caissons in clay

Thesis (M. Eng.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2009. === Includes bibliographical references (leaves 90-92). === Suction caissons are increasingly becoming the foundation of choice for offshore structures in deep water. They are used extensivel...

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Main Author: Sgardeli, Christina G. (Georgia-Chrysouli C.)
Other Authors: Andrew J. Whittle.
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/53111