Cathie is proud to announce that two members of our engineering team will be presenting papers at the International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ICSMGE) in Vienna next week.
As one of the world’s leading conferences for geotechnical engineering, ICSMGE brings together researchers and industry professionals from across the globe to share the latest advances in soil mechanics, ground investigation, and engineering design. Cathie’s contributions will highlight key challenges and emerging approaches in offshore site characterisation, supporting the safe and efficient development of offshore energy infrastructure.
“Site Characterisation Requirements for Offshore Piles and Anchors in Rock”
Conor McCue will present a paper exploring the site characterisation requirements for offshore piles and anchors founded in rock.
As offshore renewable energy developments expand into increasingly challenging geological
settings, rock at or near the seabed is becoming a more common design consideration. This paper discusses the key investigation phases, techniques, in-situ rock mass tests and laboratory rock material tests, required to complete the design and installation of offshore piled foundations and anchors in rock.
“Site Characterisation and Geohazards of Floating Wind Developments in Volcanic Environments”
Raquel Francos will present research focused on the site characterisation and geohazards associated with floating wind developments in volcanic environments.
As floating offshore wind projects move into new regions with complex volcanic environments, it brings with it new challenges to site characterisation. Reliable data from regional surveys and historic records enable assessment of specific geohazards for these regions. This paper discusses initial feasibility assessments conduction in the Aegean Sea, Greece and Offshore Gran Canaria, Spain. The regional geological setting is presented, together with anticipated seabed sediment properties and bedrock conditions. Design considerations for various anchor types are presented along with site characterisation survey strategies to address the challenges presented by volcanic environments.
Together, these papers demonstrate Cathie’s continued commitment to advancing offshore geotechnical knowledge and sharing practical insights gained through our work across the global offshore energy sector.
Where to find us…
Both presentations will take place during the TU-16:Offshore Structures session on Tuesday 16 June in Room 1.85_86, running from 16:15 to 17:45.
- Conor McCue: Site Characterisation Requirements for Offshore Piles and Anchors in Rock
- Raquel Francos: Site Characterisation and Geohazards of Floating Wind Developments in Volcanic Environments
We encourage attendees to join the session and reach out to the team to hear the findings in full and learn more about the challenges and opportunities associated with offshore site characterisation in complex geological environments.
Technical contributions to leading industry conferences
Cathie regularly contributes to leading industry conferences through the presentation of technical papers that advance understanding in offshore geoscience and engineering. This ongoing engagement reflects our commitment to sharing practical insights from site investigation, ground modelling, and geotechnical engineering programmes across the global offshore energy sector.
Looking ahead, Cathie will continue to support industry collaboration and innovation by sharing lessons learned from offshore projects worldwide, helping to improve understanding and reduce uncertainty.