Evaluation of penetration and sliding resistance for spud cans of “Mrsk Gallant” drilling rig. Predictions of pull-out resistance of spud cans with extensions.
Calculations carried out with the software packages: SUCPIL and ABAQUS.
Sleipner West, Foundation of Spud Can Extensions for “Maersk Gallant”
Location: Norway, North Sea, Sleipner West Field
Client: Maersk Drilling, Copenhagen
Year: 1993
Assessment of settlementsOil industry