Dynamic Finite Element Modelling of Pile Tip Deformation

Master thesis (2022)

Authors

I. KOURTIS Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Contributors

A. Tsouvalas Dynamics of Structures - CEG (supervisor 1)
A. Cabboi Mechanics and Physics of Structures - CEG (supervisor 2)
A. Tsetas Dynamics of Structures - CEG (coach)
Faculty
Civil Engineering & Geosciences
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Finite Element Analysis Impact damage Monopile foundation Monopile Installation Contact Mechanics Dynamic Finite Element Analysis
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Published Date

31-01-2022

Language

English

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Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Abstract

Pile tip damage due to impact with an object (boulder) during the driving process of monopiles is of main concern in the offshore wind sector. Numerical modelling could accurately describe this failure mechanism and used as a tool in practice but also for the development of appropriate guidelines. In this research project, dynamic Finite Element Analysis is conducted in order to achieve modelling the driving and impact process and properly capture the response of the monopile.