Model analysis and performance of triple clustered suction piles under lateral load

In this paper, finite element models were presented to simulate the behavior of single suction single pile and triple clustered suction piles, respectively under different combinations of vertical and lateral loads, in order to make more practical comparison of single one with cluster piles in which both of models having the same weight are considered. This paper also investigated the behavior of cluster piles subjected to inclined loading and the influence of several parameters, such as attachment point and loading angle, cluster pile configuration and structure connection between piles are also a variable to be considered into the model analysis.