Foundation design is tailored to the structure type and water depth.
Initial data gathering using bathymetry (echo sounder), side-scan sonar, and seismic profiling to map seabed features. Geotechnical Investigation (Drilling & Sampling):
Calculating penetration depths, breakout resistance, and thermal expansion effects. 5. Advanced Design Challenges and Trends Offshore Geotechnical Engineering (CVEN90071)
Geotechnical engineers also design the interactions between subsea pipelines/cables and the seabed.
