seabedsupported
Seabed-supported refers to structures or components whose primary structural support comes from contact with the seabed, typically via foundations that are either resting on the seabed or embedded into it. This contrasts with floating or buoyant systems that rely on buoyancy or mooring lines for support. In offshore engineering and geotechnical practice, seabed-supported installations include gravity-based foundations, suction caissons, and pile-supported structures such as monopiles, jackets, or tripods. These foundations transfer loads from the superstructure through the foundation into the seabed soils, resisting vertical loads, horizontal loads, and moments caused by waves, currents, and wind.
Key design considerations include seabed characterization and soil-structure interaction. Geotechnical investigations determine bearing capacity, settlement behavior,
Common applications are fixed offshore platforms in the oil and gas industry, offshore wind turbine foundations
Seabed-supported solutions offer stability and constructability advantages in suitable depths and soils, but they require thorough