Offshore Geotechnical Engineering


Preface

Interest in the construction and development of offshore structures is increasing for several reasons. Demand for hydrocarbons makes offshore oil and gas commercially attractive. Increasing interest in renewable energy has made offshore wind farms attractive, and wave, current, and tidal energy systems will soon be financially viable. And artificial islands provide real estate not available onshore. All these structures are subject to significant geohazards, and require foundations to suit the structural weight and applied loads. Offshore geotechnical engin-







eering is the practical science that addresses this.

This book presents the core design skills for this subject. It is self-

contained, and can be used as a comprehensive primer for those new to offshore structures, or as a course text for students. It is advisable that readers have a prior understanding of soil mechanics and founda-

tion engineering. Chapter 3 provides an overview of the main points, as

they apply to offshore engineering, for readers without the advisable prerequisites.


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