Foundation for a Caisson structure near an Island in Indian Ocean

  • R. Sundaravadivelu
  • , N. Saha
  • , S. Sakthivel
  • , V. Rajesh
  • , S. M. Madhumathy
  • , K. Anbazhagan

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Abstract

This paper is about the various options for the caisson structure for a Low Temperature Thermal Desalination plant near an island in Indian Ocean. The Caisson is circular with outer diameter of 8.15 m and inner diameter of 7.5 m. The overall height is about 10.65 m (9.1 m above seabed 1.55 m below seabed). The Caisson has to be placed 250 m into the sea from the shoreline, where 5 m water depth is available. The soil, 1.55 m below the caisson is weak coral sediments with cavities. The caisson has to resist a lateral force of about 500 T due to wave and the caisson lacks stability against sliding and overturning. Various options (i. Caisson with wind turbine, ii. Caisson with ballast, and, iii. Caisson with anchors) are considered. The comparison study based on economy, structural stability and construction methodology is presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTrends in the Analysis and Design of Marine Structures- Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Marine Structures, MARSTRUCT 2019
EditorsJ. Parunov, C.Guedes Soares
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages619-624
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9780367278090
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019
Externally publishedYes
Event7th International Conference on Marine Structures, MARSTRUCT 2019 - Dubrovnik, Croatia
Duration: 6 May 20198 May 2019

Publication series

NameTrends in the Analysis and Design of Marine Structures - Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Marine Structures, MARSTRUCT 2019

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Marine Structures, MARSTRUCT 2019
Country/TerritoryCroatia
CityDubrovnik
Period6/05/198/05/19

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2019 Taylor & Francis Group, London.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oceanography
  • Ocean Engineering

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