360° view of research
We adopt a 360° view of reserch
focusing on constitutive modeling,
fundamental mechanics of particulate
media, large and small deformation
analysis and the application of the
acquired theoretical knowledge into
practical applications such as foundation
design, limit analysis, earthquake
engineering and offshore design
Digital Image Correlation
We use Digital Image Correlation or DIC
to analyze the images of a series of
observation windows in a half circular
calibration chamber. This allows
for the visualization of the deformation
and strain fields occuring in soil during
penetration and loading of model piles or
CPT probes
Pile analysis
Results from DIC analysis are used to
plot iso-displacement contours. In
conjunction with data collected from
conventional sensors, stress strain behavior
of dry sand can be obtained for a penetrating
pile
Analysis software
We provide easy to use software solutions
for the analysis and design of axially and
laterally loaded piles, CPT and SPT data
collection and other practical geotechnical
problems

The Center for Offshore, Foundation and Energy Engineering is engaged in the creation and dissemination of knowledge and development of resources for the practicing community in the areas of offshore engineering, foundation engineering (both on and offshore) and innovative energy engineering applications.

With the experimental and computational resources at the center's disposal and our teams of specialists in piling and foundation engineering, geomechanics, structural engineering, computational mechanics, data mining, image analysis and remote sensing, we here at COFFEE are uniquely equiped to advance knowledge and provide service and education to our target communities.

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