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02/20/2025 | FB14 | Institute for Structural Engineering (IKI)

Offshore Foundations: New course in the Master's area summer semester 2025

@Geotechnical Engineering

From the coming summer semester 2025, there will be a new English-language lecture "Offshore Foundations" in the Master's program in Civil and Environmental Engineering, which will be held in presence by Dr. Libo Chen. This interesting compulsory elective module is held exclusively in English and is worth 6 credits.

Module objectives

-Understand Marine Soils: Learn the basic properties of marine soils and their role in offshore
foundations.
- Explore Foundation Types: Study common offshore foundation types and their applications.
- Link Design to Practice: Apply simple geotechnical principles to foundation design considering
real-world conditions.

Intended Learning Outcomes

-Understand Marine Soils: Recognize the multiphase nature of marine soils and their impact on
foundation behaviour.

- Identify Soil Parameters: Estimate soil parameters affecting deformation and strength in offshore
environments.

- Evaluate Foundation Types: Compare gravity-based, monopile, pile group, and suction caisson
foundations for different conditions.

- Perform Geotechnical Calculations: Apply p-y curves and bearing capacity theory to analyze
foundation performance.

- Use Numerical Models: Set up simple models for offshore foundations and validate simulation
results.

- Analyze Cyclic Loading Effects: Understand how cyclic loads affect soil strength and deformation.

- Consider Practical Factors: Assess environmental and economic factors when selecting foundation
types.