I was asked to evaluate the driveability of "curved" conductor pipes for the offshore industry.
Even if I'm used to analyze the driveability of offshore
foundation piles, that are assumed to be perfectly straight, I was not able to find any paper or book where a calculation method for a "curved"...
I need to verify the stability of a "mudmat" type foundation of a structure to be placed at sea bottom.
The soil is there made by a very soft clay and its surface is inclined.
The base of foundation is inclined parallel to the slope and is provided with "skirts".
The problem is now how to...
