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Subsea Geotechnical Engineering

Subsea geotechnical engineering focuses on understanding soil behavior and geotechnical materials beneath the seafloor, enabling the safe and stable design of offshore foundations and infrastructure.

At WIW Engineering, our geotechnical engineers combine advanced theoretical knowledge and practical site experience to assess soil conditions, evaluate slope stability, and design robust subsea foundations such as mudmats and suction piles.

Site Investigation and Analysis

Our engineers conduct detailed site investigations, interpreting survey and soil sampling data to accurately characterize seabed conditions. These studies form the foundation for designing safe, efficient, and industry-compliant offshore structures.

FTA Locations for Inplace Analysis

Foundation Design Expertise

We specialize in the design of subsea foundations tailored to each project’s environmental and functional requirements, including:

  • Mudmat Foundations
  • Suction Pile Foundations

Advanced Geotechnical Testing and Instrumentation

Our team integrates laboratory soil testing and the deployment of real-time monitoring sensors to assess structure-soil interactions throughout the lifecycle of subsea assets. This enables early detection of potential settlement, displacement, or failure risks.

Geotechnical Seismic Displacement Analysis

Geotechnical Analyses Performed

To ensure foundation reliability and compliance with project standards, WIW Engineering performs comprehensive analyses, including:

  • Installation Analysis
  • In-Place Operational Analysis
  • ALE/ELE Seismic Analysis
  • Foundation Capacity Assessment under Static Loads
  • Immediate Settlement Predictions
  • Consolidation Settlement Assessment
  • Skirt Penetration Analysis
  • Suction Requirements Evaluation for Pile Foundations

WIW Engineering delivers geotechnical designs that ensure the safety, stability, and longevity of critical subsea infrastructure under the world’s harshest conditions.