Goal
Offshore structures (foundations, cables, pipelines, jacket footings) often experience scour at the interface with the seabed. The (local) erosion of sediment results in a lowering seabed level. This can -among others- result in a reduction of the lateral load capacity of foundations, free spanning of line-infrastructure and a reduction of the fatigue life (FLS). To prevent this, a scour protection is typically applied. Large cost saving can be achieved by selecting the most suitable scour protection system for each application, and/or by optimizing the scour protection design.
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The deliverables of the JIP HaSPro include new design formulae, an online digital handbook of best practices and an engineering software tool for the considered scour protection methods during this research project. Moreover, a large database with model test results, containing 3D-data of scour protection layouts and deformation patterns, as well as a 3D-viewer to visualize these results are included in the deliverables of this Joint Industry Project.
Timeline
JIP HaSPro was initiated on 1 September 2016 and will be in progress until 1 June 2020. Results will be confidential until 1 September 2021. JIP HaSPro is still open for new participants that want to join.
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For further information about JIP HaSPro and the possibilities to participate please contact:
Tim Raaijmakers
+31 (0)646911177