The University of Western Australia
Res/Assoc/Prof Christophe Gaudin
Research Associate Professor/Centrifuge Manager
Contact details
| Address | Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems The University of Western Australia (M053) 35 Stirling Highway CRAWLEY WA 6009 Australia |
|---|---|
| Phone | 6488 7289 |
| gaudin@civil.uwa.edu.au |
Biography
Master Degree with honors in Civil Engineering in 1999 at Ecole Centrale de Nantes (France), with a final dissertation about the assessment of the stress state in centrifuged sand sample by in-flight cone penetrometer tests.
PhD in Geotechnical Engineering in 2002 at Ecole Centrale de Nantes (France), discussing a dissertation on: “Physical and numerical modelling of a cantilever wall - Application to the study of wall foundation interaction” (Supervisor Dr. Jacques Garnier, Director of Research, Laboratoire Central des Ponts et Chaussées).
After four years working on the LCPC centrifuge, Christophe joined COFS in July 2003.
PhD in Geotechnical Engineering in 2002 at Ecole Centrale de Nantes (France), discussing a dissertation on: “Physical and numerical modelling of a cantilever wall - Application to the study of wall foundation interaction” (Supervisor Dr. Jacques Garnier, Director of Research, Laboratoire Central des Ponts et Chaussées).
After four years working on the LCPC centrifuge, Christophe joined COFS in July 2003.
Key research
- • Centrifuge modelling
- • Suction caisson
- • Anchoring systems
- • Scale effect in centrifuge modelling
- • Soil characterisation
- • Soil pipe interaction
- • Hybrid foundations
Major research interests
- Behaviour of suction caissons under cyclic loading
- Centrifuge modelling
- Performance of plate anchors
- Scale effect in centrifuge modelling
- Soil characterisation
- Suction installation in layered soils
Qualifications
MEng PhD EcoleCentraleNantes
Publications
Thesis
Modélisation physique et numérique d`un écran de soutènement autostable - application a l`étude de l`interaction écran fondation
Thèse de doctorat de l`Ecole Centrale de Nantes (2002). Download it in pdf format (12 Mo)
Journal papers
J1 Richardson M.D., O’Loughlin C.D., Randolph M.F., Gaudin C. (2009). Setup following installation of dynamic anchors in normally consolidated clay. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. (In Press, April 2009).
J2 Gaudin C., Tham K.H., Ouahsine S. (2009) Keying of plate anchors in NC clay under inclined loading. Journal of Offshore and Polar Engineering, Vol. 19, No 1, pp. 1-8.
J3 Lehane B.M., O’Loughlin C.D., Gaudin C., Randolph M.F. (2009). Rate effects on penetrometer resistance in kaolin. Géotechnique. Vol. 59, No 1, pp.41-52.
J4 Bienen B., Cassidy M.J., Gaudin C. (2009). Physical modelling of a jack-up structure on sand in the geotechnical centrifuge. Canadian Geotechnical Journal. Vol. 46, No 2, pp. 190-207.
J5 Dingle H.R.C, White D.J., Gaudin C. (2008). Mechanisms of pipe embedment and lateral breakout in soft clay. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, Vol. 45, pp. 636-652.
J6 Lehane B.M., Gaudin C., Richards D.J., Rattley M.J. (2008): Rate effects on the vertical uplift capacity of footings founded in clay. Géotechnique, Vol. 58, No. 1, pp. 13-22.
J7 Garnier J., Gaudin C., Springman S.M., Culligan P.J., Goodings D., Konig D., Kutter B., Phillips R., Randolph M.F., Thorel L. (2007). Catalogue of scaling laws and similitude questions in centrifuge modelling. International Journal of Physical Modelling in Geotechnics. Vol. 7, No 3, pp. 1-24.
J8 Bienen B., Gaudin C., Cassidy M.J. (2007). Centrifuge tests of shallow footing behaviour on sand under combined vertical torsional loading. International Journal of Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, Vol. 7, No 2, pp. 1-21.
J9 Levy N. Gaudin C., Einav I. (2007): The behaviour of piles undergoing a change in lateral loading direction. International Journal of Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, Vol. 7, No 1, pp. 12-22.
J10 Thorel L., Gaudin C., Garnier J. (2007): A cone pressuremeter for soil characterisation in centrifuge. International Journal of Physical Modelling in Geotechnics Vol. 7, No 1, pp. 23-30.
J11 Gaudin C., Vlahos G., Randolph M.F., Colwill R.D. (2007). Investigation in centrifuge of anchor-pipeline interaction. Journal of Offshore and Polar Engineering, Vol. 17, No. 1, pp. 1-7.
J12 Gaudin C. O’Loughlin C.D., Randolph M.F., Lowmass A.C. (2006): Influence of the installation process on the behaviour of suction embedded plate anchors. Géotechnique, Vol. 56, No. 6, pp. 381-391.
J13 Gaudin C., Watson P., Randolph M. (2006): Centrifuge tests of offshore filters. Geotechnical Testing Journal, Vol. 29, No. 4, pp. 1-7.
J14 Popa H., Gaudin C., Thorel L., Garnier J., (2005): Physical and numerical modelling of embedded wall: Strip footing - retaining wall interaction. Scientific Bulletin of Technical University of Civil Engineering of Bucharest ISSN 1224-628X, No 3, pp. 37-55.
J15 Lehane B.M., Gaudin C., Schneider J. (2005): Scale effects on tension capacity for rough piles buried in dense sand. Géotechnique, Vol. 55, No10, pp. 709-719.
J16 Gaudin C., Schnaid F., Garnier J. (2005): Sand characterisation by combined centrifuge and laboratory tests. International Journal of Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, Vol.5, No 1, pp. 42-56.
J17 Gaudin C., Popa H., Thorel L., Garnier J. (2005) : Modélisation numérique et physique du comportement d`une paroi de soutènement. Bulletin des Laboratoires des Ponts et Chaussées. Numéro spécial Méthodes Numériques, Jul-Aou-Sept 05, Vol. 256-257, pp. 85-106.
J18 Gaudin C., Garnier J., Thorel L. (2004): Physical modelling of a cantilever wall. International Journal of Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, Vol. 4, No 2, pp. 13-26.
J19 Gaudin C., Garnier J., Delattre L. (2004) : Modélisation physique d`un écran de soutènement autostable – Contribution a la validation des méthodes de dimensionnement. Revue Française de Géotechnique, Vol. 109, pp. 39-54.
Forthcoming journal papers
J20 Aubeny C., Gaudin C., Randolph M.F. (?). Cyclic tests of model pipe in Kaolin. Society of Petroleum Engineers. (submitted to June 08).
J21 Gaudin C., Bienen B., Cassidy M.J. (?). The mechanism of jetting extraction of spudcan in soft clay. Géotechnique. (submitted to December 2008).
J22 White D.J., Gaudin C., Boylan N., Zhou H.(?). Interpretation of T-bar penetrometer tests at shallow embedment. Canadian Geotechnical Journal. (submitted to December 2008).
J23 Gaudin C., White D.J., Boylan N. Breen J., Brown T.A., De Catania S. (?). A wireless data acquisition system for centrifuge model testing. Measurement Science and Technology. (submitted to March 2009).
Conference papers
C1 Gaudin C., White D.J. (2009). New centrifuge modelling techniques for investigating seabed pipeline behaviour. Proceedings of 17th International Conference of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Alexandria, Egypt, 5-9 Oct. 2009. (accepted).
C2 O’Loughlin C.D., Gaudin C., Randolph M.F., Lowmass A.C. Elkhatib S. (2009). Keying of plate anchors: Approach based on plasticity and yield envelopes for combined loading. Proceedings of the 19th International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, Osaka, Japan, 21-26 June. (accepted).
C3 Gaudin C., Bienen B., Cassidy M.J. (2009). Centrifuge experiments investigating the use of jetting in spudcan extraction. Proceedings of the 19th International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, Osaka, Japan, 21-26 June. (accepted).
C4 Gaudin C., Landon M.M., Pederson V., Kiat C.H., Lequin W. (2009). Design of rock berm cover for offshore pipeline LNG project in Hong Kong. Proceedings of the 19th International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, Osaka, Japan, 21-26 June. (accepted).
C5 Landon M.M, Gaudin C., Cassidy M.J. (2009). Jack-up re-installation near pre-existing footprint. Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Artic Engineering, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA , 31 May - 5 June 2009. (accepted)..
C6 Westgate Z., Tapper L., Lehane B.M., Gaudin C. (2009). Modelling the installation of stiffened caissons into overconsolidated clay. Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Artic Engineering, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA , 31 May - 5 June 2009. (accepted).
C7 Bienen B. Cassidy M.J., Gaudin C. (2009). Push-over response of a jack-up on sand of different relative densities. Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Artic Engineering, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA , 31 May - 5 June 2009. (accepted).
C8 Boylan, N.P., Gaudin C., White D.J., Randolph M.F. (2009). Characterisation of submarine slide runout in geotechnical centrifuge. Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Artic Engineering, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA , 31 May - 5 June 2009. (accepted).
C9 White D.J., Gaudin C. (2008). Simulation of seabed pipeline behaviour using centrifuge modelling. Proceedings of the International Deep Offshore Technology Conference, Perth, Australia, 3-5 Dec. (accepted)
C10 Schneider J.A., Lehane B.M., Gaudin C. (2008). Centrifuge examination of pile jetting in sand. Proceedings of the 9th Annual Design and Installation of Cost-Efficient Pile Conference, New Orleans, USA, 20-21 Nov. 2008. (accepted)
C11 Gaudin C., Thorel L., Rault G., Garnier J., Chenaf N. (2008). Le T-bar; un essai d’investigation des argiles. Journées Nationales de Géotechnique et de Géologie de l’Ingénieur, Nantes, France, 18-20 Jun. JNGG08, pp 515-522.
C12 Gaudin C., Tham K.H., Ouahsine S. (2008). Plate anchor failure mechanism during keying process. Proceedings of the 18th International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, Vancouver, Canada, 6-11 Jul, Vol. 2, pp.613-620.
C13 Aubeny C., Gaudin C., Randolph M.F. (2008). Cyclic tests of model pipe in kaolin. Offshore Technology Conference, OTC, Houston, paper OTC 19494-PP.
C14 Senders M., Randolph, M.F., Gaudin C. (2007). Theory for the installation of suction caissons in sand overlaid by clay. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference of Offshore Site Investigation and Geotechnics, 11-13 Sept., London, pp. 429-240.
C15 Gaudin C., Cassidy M.J., Donovan T. (2007). Spudcan reinstallation near existing footprints. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference of Offshore Site Investigation and Geotechnics, 11-13 Sept., London, pp. 285-292.
C16 Gaudin C., Colwill R. (2007). Centrifuge modelling of a ship impact against a sloping seawall. Proceedings of the 17th International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, Lisbon, Portugal, 1-6 Jul, Vol. 4, pp. 3616-3622.
C17 Song Z., Hu Y., Gaudin C. (2007). The influence of disturbed zone on capacity of suction embedded plate anchors. Proceedings of the 17th International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, Lisbon, Portugal, 1-6 Jul., Vol. 2, pp. 1340-1346.
C18 Kim J.S., Hong J.I., Oh H.S., Colwill R.D., Gaudin C. (2007). Ship impact protection design for Gwangyang bridge. Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Asian and Pacific coast, Nanjing, China, 21-24 Sept.
C19 Gaudin C., Vlahos G., Randolph M.F., Colwill R.D. (2006). Centrifuge tests to design pipeline rock protection. Proceedings of the 16th International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, San Francisco, California, USA, May 28–June 2, paper 2006-JSC-204.
C20 Gaudin C., O’Loughlin C.D., Randolph M.F. (2006). New insights from model tests of foundation and anchoring systems in offshore geomechanics. Invited Keynote Lecture, Proceedings of the International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, ICPMG06, 4-6 Aug., Hong-Kong, Vol. 1, pp. 47-62.
C21 Gaudin C., O’Loughlin C.D., Randolph M.F. (2006). Centrifuge tests on suction embedded plate anchors. Proceedings of the International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, ICPMG06, 4-6 Aug., Hong-Kong Vol. 1, pp. 639-644.
C22 Gaudin C., Lehane B.M. (2006). Centrifuge modelling of pile groups in sand. Proceedings of the International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, ICPMG06, 4-6 Aug., Hong-Kong Vol. 2, pp. 835-840.
C23 Watson P.G., Gaudin C., Senders M., Randolph M.F. (2006). Installation of suction caisson in layered soil. Proceedings of the International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, ICPMG06, 4-6 Aug., Hong-Kong, Vol. 1, pp. 685-692.
C24 O’Loughlin C.D., Lowmass A.C., Gaudin C., Randolph M.F. (2006). Physical modelling to assess keying characteristics of plate anchors. Proceedings of the International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, ICPMG06, 4-6 Aug., Vol. 1, pp. 659-666.
C25 Xu X., Lehane B.M., Gaudin C., Zhang T., Liu H. (2006). Centrifuge study of single and group displacement piles in clay. Proceedings of the International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, ICPMG06, 4-6 Aug., Hong-Kong, Vol. 2, pp. 895-900.
C26 Senders M., Gaudin C., Randolph M.F. (2006). Centrifuge test set up for installation and cyclic loading of suction caissons in sand. Proceedings of the International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, ICPMG06, 4-6 Aug., Hong-Kong Vol. 1, pp. 679-684 .
C27 Popa H., Thorel L., Gaudin C., Garnier J. (2006). Numerical modelling of propped retaining wall: influence parameters. Proceedings of the 6th European Conference on Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering, NUMGE06, 6-8 Sept. Graz, Austria, pp. 405-410.
C28 Gaudin C., Lehane B.M., Wallis P. (2005). A centrifuge study of the monotonic and cyclic resistance of pile and pile groups in sand. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Frontiers in Offshore Geotechnics, IS-FOG05, 19-21 Sept., Perth, Australia, pp. 749-755.
C29 Rattley M.J., Richards D.J., Lehane B.M., Gaudin C. (2005). An Experimental and Numerical Study of Rate Effects for Plate Anchors in Clay. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Frontiers in Offshore Geotechnics, IS-FOG05, 19-21 Sept., Perth, Australia, pp. 197-203.
C30 Thorel L., Rault G., Gaudin C., Garnier J., Favraud C. (2005). Un mini-pressiomètre pour la reconnaissance des massifs de sol. Proceedings of 50 Years of Pressuremeter, ISP5, 22-24 Août, Paris, France, pp 127-142.
C31 Popa H., Thorel, L., Gaudin C., Garnier J. (2005). Strip footing – retaining wall interaction: parameters of influence. Numerical and physical modeling. The 11th International Conference of IACMAG, Torino, Italy, 19-24 June, Vol. 2, pp. 561-569.
C32 Lehane B.M., Gaudin C. (2005). Effect of drained preloading on the performance of shallow foundations on overconsolidated clay. Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Artic Engineering, OMAE05, June 12-17, Halkidiki, Greece, paper OMAE2005-67559.
C33 Garnier J., Thorel L., Gaudin C., Rault G. (2003). Optimisation de projets géotechniques avec l`aide de modèle réduits centrifugés. The XIII African Regional Conference, 8-11 Dec. 2003, Marrakech, Morocco.
C34 Popa H., Gaudin C., Garnier J., Thorel L. (2003). Interaction fondation superficielle paroi de soutènement – modélisation expérimentale et numérique. Symposium International Fondation Superficielle FONDSUP, 5-7 Nov. 2003, Paris, France.
C35 Gaudin C., Serratrice J.F., Thorel L., Garnier J. (2003). Modelling in triaxial cells of the behaviour of a soil of a retaining structure. Deformation Characteristics of Geomaterials, 22-24 Sept. 2003, Lyon, France, pp. 669-675.
C36 Thorel L., Gaudin C., Rault G., Garnier J. (2003). Ageing of remoulded soils used in geotechnical centrifuge modelling. Deformation Characteristics of Geomaterials, 22-24 Sept. 2003, Lyon, France, pp. 89-96.
C37 Gaudin C., Garnier J., Gaudicheau P., Favraud C. (2003). Etude des interactions entre une foundation filante et un écran de soutènement. 13th European Conference in Soil Mechanics and Geotechnics, 25-28 Aug. 2003, Prague, Check Republic, pp. 155-160.
C38 Gaudin C., Riou Y., Popa H., Garnier J. (2002). Numerical modelling of centrifuge test on embedded wall. 5th European Conference on Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering, 5-6 Sept. 2002, Paris, France.
C39 Gaudin C., Serratrice J.F., Thorel L., Garnier J. (2002). Caractérisation du comportement d’un sol par essais triaxiaux pour la modélisation numérique d’un écran de soutènement. Symposium International Identification et détermination des paramètres des sols et des roches pour les calculs géotechniques, 2-4 Sept. 2002, Paris, France.
C40 Gaudin C., Garnier J., Gaudicheau P., Rault G. (2002). Use of a robot for in-flight excavation in front of an embedded wall. International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, Phillips R., Guo P.J., Popescu R. Editors, 9-12 Jul. 2002, Saint-John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, pp. 77-82.
C41 Gaudin C., Canépa Y., Garnier J. (2001). Caractérisation de la déformabilité des sols au moyen d’essais pénétrométriques sur modèles réduits centrifugés. 2èmes Rencontres du réseau Doctoral de Génie Civil, Aussois.
C42 Bodin D., Gaudin C., Rault G., Garnier J. (2000). Etude sur modèle réduit du comportement d’une paroi de soutènement. VIèmes Journées Nationales Génie Civil Génie Côtier, Caen, Tome 1, pp. 329-336.
Technical reports
R1 Tian Y., Cassidy M.J., Gaudin C. (2008). Pipeline integrity: Centrifuge modelling of pipes in sand. The University of Western Australia, GEO 08475, 62 p.
R2 Gan, C.T., Cassidy, M.J., Gaudin, C., Leung, C.F. and Chow, Y.K. (2008). Drum centrifuge model tests on spudcan footprint characteristics in normally consolidated and overconsolidated clay. The University of Western Australia, GEO 08469, 56 p.
R3 Gaudin C., White D.J., Randolph M.F. (2008). Jansz Infield Flowlines. Lay effect on pipeline embedment. The University of Western Australia, GEO 08462, 69 p.
R4 Gaudin C., Randolph M.F. (2008). CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd metrological mast. Laboratory centrifuge compression loading tests for Buildings Department in Hong Kong. The University of Western Australia, GEO 08460, 85 p.
R5 Landon M.M., Gaudin C., Cassidy M.J. (2008). Experimental investigation of the reinstallation of a model jack-up near existing footprints. The University of Western Australia, GEO 08459, 80 p.
R6 Gaudin C., Randolph M.F. (2008). CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd metrological mast. The University of Western Australia, GEO 08450, 65 p.
R7 White D.J., Schneider J.A., Gaudin C., Randolph M.F. (2008). Modelling of submarine slides and their impact on pipelines – Facility development: drum centrifuge modelling techniques. The University of Western Australia, GEO 08443, 164 p.
R8 White D.J., Gaudin C. (2008). Angola Block 31NE PSVM Development – Centrifuge modelling of pipe-soil interaction. The University of Western Australia, GEO 08442, 61 p.
R9 Gaudin C., Landon M.M. (2008). CLP Power Ltd Hong Kong LNG project – Rock berm centrifuge testing. The University of Western Australia, GEO 08437, 67 p.
R10 Gaudin C., Landon M.M., Cassidy M.J. (2007). Feasibility and performance of a hybrid foundation system – Stage 2. Report to Keppel Offshore and Marine Technology centre PTE LTD. The University of Western Australia, GEO 07427, 35 p.
R11 White D.J., Gaudin C. (2007). Browse LNG Development Phase 2C: Centrifuge modelling of cone penetration tests. Report to WorleyParsons and Woodside Energy Ltd. The University Of Western Australia, GEO 07422, 21 p.
R12 Gaudin C. (2007). Pluto soil characterisation. Golder Associates. The University of Western Australia, GEO 07413, 22 p.
R13 Gaudin C., Cassidy M.J. (2007). Feasibility and performance of a hybrid foundation system – Stage 1. Report to Keppel Offshore and Marine Technology centre PTE LTD. The University of Western Australia, GEO 07401, 85 p.
R14 White D.J., Gaudin C. (2007). Pluto pipe-soil interaction investigation. Stage 2 report to JP Kenny and Woodside. The University of Western Australia, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, GEO 07410, 150 p.
R15 White D.J., Gaudin C. (2007). Pluto pipe-soil interaction investigation. Stage 1 report to JP Kenny and Woodside. The University of Western Australia, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, GEO 07400, 116 p.
R16 White D.J., Dingle, H.R.C., Gaudin C. (2007). SAFEBUCK JIP Phase II - Centrifuge Modelling of Pipe-Soil Interaction - Factual Report. The University of Western Australia, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, GEO 07396, 57 p.
R17 Gaudin C., Acosta H.E., (2006). Maari WHP detailed design. Centrifuge modelling of suction caisson installation in layered soils. The University of Western Australia, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, GEO 06391, 38 p.
R18 Gaudin C., Brown T.A., Hodder M., Cassidy M.J. (2006). Centrifuge experiments investigating use of jetting in spudcan extraction. The University of Western Australia, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, GEO 06384, 31 p.
R19 Gaudin C., Brown T.A., Randolph M.F. (2006). GwangYang Bridge: Centrifuge modelling of ship impact on sloping seawall foundation. The University of Western Australia, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, GEO 06383, 52 p.
R20 Gaudin C., Elkhatib S. Randolph M.F. (2006). Experimental and numerical investigation of Stevmanta anchor performance. The University of Western Australia, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, GEO 06380, 95 p.
R21 Gaudin C., Randolph M.F., Acosta H.E., Tran M. (2006). Maari field development – Centrifuge modelling of suction foundations. The University of Western Australia, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, GEO 06374, 135 p.
R22 Gaudin C., Elkhatib S. Randolph M.F. (2006). Centrifuge testing of Stevmanta anchors. The University of Western Australia, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, GEO 06370, 35 p.
R23 Gaudin C., Vlahos G., Randolph M.F. (2005). Project Shenzhen to Tai Po pipeline. Centrifuge testing of marine drag anchor performance. The University of Western Australia, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, GEO 05342, 46 p.
R24 Richards D.J., Rattley M.J., Lehane B.M., Gaudin C. (2005). Assessment of pyramid shaped shallow footings subjected to fast uplift using centrifuge modelling techniques. School of Civil Engineering and Environment, The University of Southampton, Report No P/FFR/CCN457/SFCT/D1, 51 p.
R25 Gaudin C., Randolph M.F. (2005). Arup Energy – Compass Port LNG Terminal – Report stage 1: Centrifuge testing preparation. The University of Western Australia, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, GEO 05337, 32 p.
R26 Gaudin C., Lehane B., Rattley M. (2005). Fast pull-out of transmission tower footings resting on clay. Part II, second series of drum centrifuge testing. The University of Western Australia, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, GEO 04334, 69 p.
R27 Gaudin C., Lehane B.M. (2004). Static and cyclic loading of centrifuge single piles and pile groups in sand. The University of Western Australia, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, GEO 04336, 34 p.
R28 Gaudin C., Lehane B.M. (2004). Fast pull-out of transmission tower footings resting on clay. Part I, report on drum centrifuge testing. The University of Western Australia, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, GEO 04318, 47 p.
R29 Gaudin C., Randolph M.F. (2003). Bassgas project standpipe filter testing: Report on drum centrifuge testing on tapered wire screen filter and CIPS filter. The University of Western Australia, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, GEO 03299, 38 p.
R30 Gaudin C. (2002). Modélisation physique et numérique des écrans de soutènements – Application a l`étude de l`interaction écran fondation. Thèse de Doctorat de l’Ecole Centrale de Nantes, 410 p.
R31 Canepa Y., Gaudin C., Noblet S. (2000). Caractérisation de la déformabilité des sols au moyen d’essais pénétrométriques : étude de faisabilité. F.A.E.R. 2-24-59-09, Dossier LREP 1.00.11855, 50 p.
R32 Gaudin C. (1999). Détermination de l’état de contrainte géostatique des massifs sableux centrifugés par essais pénétrométriques et pressiométriques. Mémoire de D.E.A., Ecole Centrale de Nantes, 124 p.
Modélisation physique et numérique d`un écran de soutènement autostable - application a l`étude de l`interaction écran fondation
Thèse de doctorat de l`Ecole Centrale de Nantes (2002). Download it in pdf format (12 Mo)
Journal papers
J1 Richardson M.D., O’Loughlin C.D., Randolph M.F., Gaudin C. (2009). Setup following installation of dynamic anchors in normally consolidated clay. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. (In Press, April 2009).
J2 Gaudin C., Tham K.H., Ouahsine S. (2009) Keying of plate anchors in NC clay under inclined loading. Journal of Offshore and Polar Engineering, Vol. 19, No 1, pp. 1-8.
J3 Lehane B.M., O’Loughlin C.D., Gaudin C., Randolph M.F. (2009). Rate effects on penetrometer resistance in kaolin. Géotechnique. Vol. 59, No 1, pp.41-52.
J4 Bienen B., Cassidy M.J., Gaudin C. (2009). Physical modelling of a jack-up structure on sand in the geotechnical centrifuge. Canadian Geotechnical Journal. Vol. 46, No 2, pp. 190-207.
J5 Dingle H.R.C, White D.J., Gaudin C. (2008). Mechanisms of pipe embedment and lateral breakout in soft clay. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, Vol. 45, pp. 636-652.
J6 Lehane B.M., Gaudin C., Richards D.J., Rattley M.J. (2008): Rate effects on the vertical uplift capacity of footings founded in clay. Géotechnique, Vol. 58, No. 1, pp. 13-22.
J7 Garnier J., Gaudin C., Springman S.M., Culligan P.J., Goodings D., Konig D., Kutter B., Phillips R., Randolph M.F., Thorel L. (2007). Catalogue of scaling laws and similitude questions in centrifuge modelling. International Journal of Physical Modelling in Geotechnics. Vol. 7, No 3, pp. 1-24.
J8 Bienen B., Gaudin C., Cassidy M.J. (2007). Centrifuge tests of shallow footing behaviour on sand under combined vertical torsional loading. International Journal of Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, Vol. 7, No 2, pp. 1-21.
J9 Levy N. Gaudin C., Einav I. (2007): The behaviour of piles undergoing a change in lateral loading direction. International Journal of Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, Vol. 7, No 1, pp. 12-22.
J10 Thorel L., Gaudin C., Garnier J. (2007): A cone pressuremeter for soil characterisation in centrifuge. International Journal of Physical Modelling in Geotechnics Vol. 7, No 1, pp. 23-30.
J11 Gaudin C., Vlahos G., Randolph M.F., Colwill R.D. (2007). Investigation in centrifuge of anchor-pipeline interaction. Journal of Offshore and Polar Engineering, Vol. 17, No. 1, pp. 1-7.
J12 Gaudin C. O’Loughlin C.D., Randolph M.F., Lowmass A.C. (2006): Influence of the installation process on the behaviour of suction embedded plate anchors. Géotechnique, Vol. 56, No. 6, pp. 381-391.
J13 Gaudin C., Watson P., Randolph M. (2006): Centrifuge tests of offshore filters. Geotechnical Testing Journal, Vol. 29, No. 4, pp. 1-7.
J14 Popa H., Gaudin C., Thorel L., Garnier J., (2005): Physical and numerical modelling of embedded wall: Strip footing - retaining wall interaction. Scientific Bulletin of Technical University of Civil Engineering of Bucharest ISSN 1224-628X, No 3, pp. 37-55.
J15 Lehane B.M., Gaudin C., Schneider J. (2005): Scale effects on tension capacity for rough piles buried in dense sand. Géotechnique, Vol. 55, No10, pp. 709-719.
J16 Gaudin C., Schnaid F., Garnier J. (2005): Sand characterisation by combined centrifuge and laboratory tests. International Journal of Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, Vol.5, No 1, pp. 42-56.
J17 Gaudin C., Popa H., Thorel L., Garnier J. (2005) : Modélisation numérique et physique du comportement d`une paroi de soutènement. Bulletin des Laboratoires des Ponts et Chaussées. Numéro spécial Méthodes Numériques, Jul-Aou-Sept 05, Vol. 256-257, pp. 85-106.
J18 Gaudin C., Garnier J., Thorel L. (2004): Physical modelling of a cantilever wall. International Journal of Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, Vol. 4, No 2, pp. 13-26.
J19 Gaudin C., Garnier J., Delattre L. (2004) : Modélisation physique d`un écran de soutènement autostable – Contribution a la validation des méthodes de dimensionnement. Revue Française de Géotechnique, Vol. 109, pp. 39-54.
Forthcoming journal papers
J20 Aubeny C., Gaudin C., Randolph M.F. (?). Cyclic tests of model pipe in Kaolin. Society of Petroleum Engineers. (submitted to June 08).
J21 Gaudin C., Bienen B., Cassidy M.J. (?). The mechanism of jetting extraction of spudcan in soft clay. Géotechnique. (submitted to December 2008).
J22 White D.J., Gaudin C., Boylan N., Zhou H.(?). Interpretation of T-bar penetrometer tests at shallow embedment. Canadian Geotechnical Journal. (submitted to December 2008).
J23 Gaudin C., White D.J., Boylan N. Breen J., Brown T.A., De Catania S. (?). A wireless data acquisition system for centrifuge model testing. Measurement Science and Technology. (submitted to March 2009).
Conference papers
C1 Gaudin C., White D.J. (2009). New centrifuge modelling techniques for investigating seabed pipeline behaviour. Proceedings of 17th International Conference of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Alexandria, Egypt, 5-9 Oct. 2009. (accepted).
C2 O’Loughlin C.D., Gaudin C., Randolph M.F., Lowmass A.C. Elkhatib S. (2009). Keying of plate anchors: Approach based on plasticity and yield envelopes for combined loading. Proceedings of the 19th International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, Osaka, Japan, 21-26 June. (accepted).
C3 Gaudin C., Bienen B., Cassidy M.J. (2009). Centrifuge experiments investigating the use of jetting in spudcan extraction. Proceedings of the 19th International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, Osaka, Japan, 21-26 June. (accepted).
C4 Gaudin C., Landon M.M., Pederson V., Kiat C.H., Lequin W. (2009). Design of rock berm cover for offshore pipeline LNG project in Hong Kong. Proceedings of the 19th International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, Osaka, Japan, 21-26 June. (accepted).
C5 Landon M.M, Gaudin C., Cassidy M.J. (2009). Jack-up re-installation near pre-existing footprint. Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Artic Engineering, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA , 31 May - 5 June 2009. (accepted)..
C6 Westgate Z., Tapper L., Lehane B.M., Gaudin C. (2009). Modelling the installation of stiffened caissons into overconsolidated clay. Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Artic Engineering, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA , 31 May - 5 June 2009. (accepted).
C7 Bienen B. Cassidy M.J., Gaudin C. (2009). Push-over response of a jack-up on sand of different relative densities. Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Artic Engineering, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA , 31 May - 5 June 2009. (accepted).
C8 Boylan, N.P., Gaudin C., White D.J., Randolph M.F. (2009). Characterisation of submarine slide runout in geotechnical centrifuge. Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Artic Engineering, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA , 31 May - 5 June 2009. (accepted).
C9 White D.J., Gaudin C. (2008). Simulation of seabed pipeline behaviour using centrifuge modelling. Proceedings of the International Deep Offshore Technology Conference, Perth, Australia, 3-5 Dec. (accepted)
C10 Schneider J.A., Lehane B.M., Gaudin C. (2008). Centrifuge examination of pile jetting in sand. Proceedings of the 9th Annual Design and Installation of Cost-Efficient Pile Conference, New Orleans, USA, 20-21 Nov. 2008. (accepted)
C11 Gaudin C., Thorel L., Rault G., Garnier J., Chenaf N. (2008). Le T-bar; un essai d’investigation des argiles. Journées Nationales de Géotechnique et de Géologie de l’Ingénieur, Nantes, France, 18-20 Jun. JNGG08, pp 515-522.
C12 Gaudin C., Tham K.H., Ouahsine S. (2008). Plate anchor failure mechanism during keying process. Proceedings of the 18th International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, Vancouver, Canada, 6-11 Jul, Vol. 2, pp.613-620.
C13 Aubeny C., Gaudin C., Randolph M.F. (2008). Cyclic tests of model pipe in kaolin. Offshore Technology Conference, OTC, Houston, paper OTC 19494-PP.
C14 Senders M., Randolph, M.F., Gaudin C. (2007). Theory for the installation of suction caissons in sand overlaid by clay. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference of Offshore Site Investigation and Geotechnics, 11-13 Sept., London, pp. 429-240.
C15 Gaudin C., Cassidy M.J., Donovan T. (2007). Spudcan reinstallation near existing footprints. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference of Offshore Site Investigation and Geotechnics, 11-13 Sept., London, pp. 285-292.
C16 Gaudin C., Colwill R. (2007). Centrifuge modelling of a ship impact against a sloping seawall. Proceedings of the 17th International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, Lisbon, Portugal, 1-6 Jul, Vol. 4, pp. 3616-3622.
C17 Song Z., Hu Y., Gaudin C. (2007). The influence of disturbed zone on capacity of suction embedded plate anchors. Proceedings of the 17th International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, Lisbon, Portugal, 1-6 Jul., Vol. 2, pp. 1340-1346.
C18 Kim J.S., Hong J.I., Oh H.S., Colwill R.D., Gaudin C. (2007). Ship impact protection design for Gwangyang bridge. Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Asian and Pacific coast, Nanjing, China, 21-24 Sept.
C19 Gaudin C., Vlahos G., Randolph M.F., Colwill R.D. (2006). Centrifuge tests to design pipeline rock protection. Proceedings of the 16th International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, San Francisco, California, USA, May 28–June 2, paper 2006-JSC-204.
C20 Gaudin C., O’Loughlin C.D., Randolph M.F. (2006). New insights from model tests of foundation and anchoring systems in offshore geomechanics. Invited Keynote Lecture, Proceedings of the International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, ICPMG06, 4-6 Aug., Hong-Kong, Vol. 1, pp. 47-62.
C21 Gaudin C., O’Loughlin C.D., Randolph M.F. (2006). Centrifuge tests on suction embedded plate anchors. Proceedings of the International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, ICPMG06, 4-6 Aug., Hong-Kong Vol. 1, pp. 639-644.
C22 Gaudin C., Lehane B.M. (2006). Centrifuge modelling of pile groups in sand. Proceedings of the International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, ICPMG06, 4-6 Aug., Hong-Kong Vol. 2, pp. 835-840.
C23 Watson P.G., Gaudin C., Senders M., Randolph M.F. (2006). Installation of suction caisson in layered soil. Proceedings of the International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, ICPMG06, 4-6 Aug., Hong-Kong, Vol. 1, pp. 685-692.
C24 O’Loughlin C.D., Lowmass A.C., Gaudin C., Randolph M.F. (2006). Physical modelling to assess keying characteristics of plate anchors. Proceedings of the International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, ICPMG06, 4-6 Aug., Vol. 1, pp. 659-666.
C25 Xu X., Lehane B.M., Gaudin C., Zhang T., Liu H. (2006). Centrifuge study of single and group displacement piles in clay. Proceedings of the International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, ICPMG06, 4-6 Aug., Hong-Kong, Vol. 2, pp. 895-900.
C26 Senders M., Gaudin C., Randolph M.F. (2006). Centrifuge test set up for installation and cyclic loading of suction caissons in sand. Proceedings of the International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, ICPMG06, 4-6 Aug., Hong-Kong Vol. 1, pp. 679-684 .
C27 Popa H., Thorel L., Gaudin C., Garnier J. (2006). Numerical modelling of propped retaining wall: influence parameters. Proceedings of the 6th European Conference on Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering, NUMGE06, 6-8 Sept. Graz, Austria, pp. 405-410.
C28 Gaudin C., Lehane B.M., Wallis P. (2005). A centrifuge study of the monotonic and cyclic resistance of pile and pile groups in sand. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Frontiers in Offshore Geotechnics, IS-FOG05, 19-21 Sept., Perth, Australia, pp. 749-755.
C29 Rattley M.J., Richards D.J., Lehane B.M., Gaudin C. (2005). An Experimental and Numerical Study of Rate Effects for Plate Anchors in Clay. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Frontiers in Offshore Geotechnics, IS-FOG05, 19-21 Sept., Perth, Australia, pp. 197-203.
C30 Thorel L., Rault G., Gaudin C., Garnier J., Favraud C. (2005). Un mini-pressiomètre pour la reconnaissance des massifs de sol. Proceedings of 50 Years of Pressuremeter, ISP5, 22-24 Août, Paris, France, pp 127-142.
C31 Popa H., Thorel, L., Gaudin C., Garnier J. (2005). Strip footing – retaining wall interaction: parameters of influence. Numerical and physical modeling. The 11th International Conference of IACMAG, Torino, Italy, 19-24 June, Vol. 2, pp. 561-569.
C32 Lehane B.M., Gaudin C. (2005). Effect of drained preloading on the performance of shallow foundations on overconsolidated clay. Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Artic Engineering, OMAE05, June 12-17, Halkidiki, Greece, paper OMAE2005-67559.
C33 Garnier J., Thorel L., Gaudin C., Rault G. (2003). Optimisation de projets géotechniques avec l`aide de modèle réduits centrifugés. The XIII African Regional Conference, 8-11 Dec. 2003, Marrakech, Morocco.
C34 Popa H., Gaudin C., Garnier J., Thorel L. (2003). Interaction fondation superficielle paroi de soutènement – modélisation expérimentale et numérique. Symposium International Fondation Superficielle FONDSUP, 5-7 Nov. 2003, Paris, France.
C35 Gaudin C., Serratrice J.F., Thorel L., Garnier J. (2003). Modelling in triaxial cells of the behaviour of a soil of a retaining structure. Deformation Characteristics of Geomaterials, 22-24 Sept. 2003, Lyon, France, pp. 669-675.
C36 Thorel L., Gaudin C., Rault G., Garnier J. (2003). Ageing of remoulded soils used in geotechnical centrifuge modelling. Deformation Characteristics of Geomaterials, 22-24 Sept. 2003, Lyon, France, pp. 89-96.
C37 Gaudin C., Garnier J., Gaudicheau P., Favraud C. (2003). Etude des interactions entre une foundation filante et un écran de soutènement. 13th European Conference in Soil Mechanics and Geotechnics, 25-28 Aug. 2003, Prague, Check Republic, pp. 155-160.
C38 Gaudin C., Riou Y., Popa H., Garnier J. (2002). Numerical modelling of centrifuge test on embedded wall. 5th European Conference on Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering, 5-6 Sept. 2002, Paris, France.
C39 Gaudin C., Serratrice J.F., Thorel L., Garnier J. (2002). Caractérisation du comportement d’un sol par essais triaxiaux pour la modélisation numérique d’un écran de soutènement. Symposium International Identification et détermination des paramètres des sols et des roches pour les calculs géotechniques, 2-4 Sept. 2002, Paris, France.
C40 Gaudin C., Garnier J., Gaudicheau P., Rault G. (2002). Use of a robot for in-flight excavation in front of an embedded wall. International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, Phillips R., Guo P.J., Popescu R. Editors, 9-12 Jul. 2002, Saint-John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, pp. 77-82.
C41 Gaudin C., Canépa Y., Garnier J. (2001). Caractérisation de la déformabilité des sols au moyen d’essais pénétrométriques sur modèles réduits centrifugés. 2èmes Rencontres du réseau Doctoral de Génie Civil, Aussois.
C42 Bodin D., Gaudin C., Rault G., Garnier J. (2000). Etude sur modèle réduit du comportement d’une paroi de soutènement. VIèmes Journées Nationales Génie Civil Génie Côtier, Caen, Tome 1, pp. 329-336.
Technical reports
R1 Tian Y., Cassidy M.J., Gaudin C. (2008). Pipeline integrity: Centrifuge modelling of pipes in sand. The University of Western Australia, GEO 08475, 62 p.
R2 Gan, C.T., Cassidy, M.J., Gaudin, C., Leung, C.F. and Chow, Y.K. (2008). Drum centrifuge model tests on spudcan footprint characteristics in normally consolidated and overconsolidated clay. The University of Western Australia, GEO 08469, 56 p.
R3 Gaudin C., White D.J., Randolph M.F. (2008). Jansz Infield Flowlines. Lay effect on pipeline embedment. The University of Western Australia, GEO 08462, 69 p.
R4 Gaudin C., Randolph M.F. (2008). CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd metrological mast. Laboratory centrifuge compression loading tests for Buildings Department in Hong Kong. The University of Western Australia, GEO 08460, 85 p.
R5 Landon M.M., Gaudin C., Cassidy M.J. (2008). Experimental investigation of the reinstallation of a model jack-up near existing footprints. The University of Western Australia, GEO 08459, 80 p.
R6 Gaudin C., Randolph M.F. (2008). CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd metrological mast. The University of Western Australia, GEO 08450, 65 p.
R7 White D.J., Schneider J.A., Gaudin C., Randolph M.F. (2008). Modelling of submarine slides and their impact on pipelines – Facility development: drum centrifuge modelling techniques. The University of Western Australia, GEO 08443, 164 p.
R8 White D.J., Gaudin C. (2008). Angola Block 31NE PSVM Development – Centrifuge modelling of pipe-soil interaction. The University of Western Australia, GEO 08442, 61 p.
R9 Gaudin C., Landon M.M. (2008). CLP Power Ltd Hong Kong LNG project – Rock berm centrifuge testing. The University of Western Australia, GEO 08437, 67 p.
R10 Gaudin C., Landon M.M., Cassidy M.J. (2007). Feasibility and performance of a hybrid foundation system – Stage 2. Report to Keppel Offshore and Marine Technology centre PTE LTD. The University of Western Australia, GEO 07427, 35 p.
R11 White D.J., Gaudin C. (2007). Browse LNG Development Phase 2C: Centrifuge modelling of cone penetration tests. Report to WorleyParsons and Woodside Energy Ltd. The University Of Western Australia, GEO 07422, 21 p.
R12 Gaudin C. (2007). Pluto soil characterisation. Golder Associates. The University of Western Australia, GEO 07413, 22 p.
R13 Gaudin C., Cassidy M.J. (2007). Feasibility and performance of a hybrid foundation system – Stage 1. Report to Keppel Offshore and Marine Technology centre PTE LTD. The University of Western Australia, GEO 07401, 85 p.
R14 White D.J., Gaudin C. (2007). Pluto pipe-soil interaction investigation. Stage 2 report to JP Kenny and Woodside. The University of Western Australia, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, GEO 07410, 150 p.
R15 White D.J., Gaudin C. (2007). Pluto pipe-soil interaction investigation. Stage 1 report to JP Kenny and Woodside. The University of Western Australia, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, GEO 07400, 116 p.
R16 White D.J., Dingle, H.R.C., Gaudin C. (2007). SAFEBUCK JIP Phase II - Centrifuge Modelling of Pipe-Soil Interaction - Factual Report. The University of Western Australia, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, GEO 07396, 57 p.
R17 Gaudin C., Acosta H.E., (2006). Maari WHP detailed design. Centrifuge modelling of suction caisson installation in layered soils. The University of Western Australia, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, GEO 06391, 38 p.
R18 Gaudin C., Brown T.A., Hodder M., Cassidy M.J. (2006). Centrifuge experiments investigating use of jetting in spudcan extraction. The University of Western Australia, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, GEO 06384, 31 p.
R19 Gaudin C., Brown T.A., Randolph M.F. (2006). GwangYang Bridge: Centrifuge modelling of ship impact on sloping seawall foundation. The University of Western Australia, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, GEO 06383, 52 p.
R20 Gaudin C., Elkhatib S. Randolph M.F. (2006). Experimental and numerical investigation of Stevmanta anchor performance. The University of Western Australia, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, GEO 06380, 95 p.
R21 Gaudin C., Randolph M.F., Acosta H.E., Tran M. (2006). Maari field development – Centrifuge modelling of suction foundations. The University of Western Australia, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, GEO 06374, 135 p.
R22 Gaudin C., Elkhatib S. Randolph M.F. (2006). Centrifuge testing of Stevmanta anchors. The University of Western Australia, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, GEO 06370, 35 p.
R23 Gaudin C., Vlahos G., Randolph M.F. (2005). Project Shenzhen to Tai Po pipeline. Centrifuge testing of marine drag anchor performance. The University of Western Australia, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, GEO 05342, 46 p.
R24 Richards D.J., Rattley M.J., Lehane B.M., Gaudin C. (2005). Assessment of pyramid shaped shallow footings subjected to fast uplift using centrifuge modelling techniques. School of Civil Engineering and Environment, The University of Southampton, Report No P/FFR/CCN457/SFCT/D1, 51 p.
R25 Gaudin C., Randolph M.F. (2005). Arup Energy – Compass Port LNG Terminal – Report stage 1: Centrifuge testing preparation. The University of Western Australia, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, GEO 05337, 32 p.
R26 Gaudin C., Lehane B., Rattley M. (2005). Fast pull-out of transmission tower footings resting on clay. Part II, second series of drum centrifuge testing. The University of Western Australia, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, GEO 04334, 69 p.
R27 Gaudin C., Lehane B.M. (2004). Static and cyclic loading of centrifuge single piles and pile groups in sand. The University of Western Australia, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, GEO 04336, 34 p.
R28 Gaudin C., Lehane B.M. (2004). Fast pull-out of transmission tower footings resting on clay. Part I, report on drum centrifuge testing. The University of Western Australia, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, GEO 04318, 47 p.
R29 Gaudin C., Randolph M.F. (2003). Bassgas project standpipe filter testing: Report on drum centrifuge testing on tapered wire screen filter and CIPS filter. The University of Western Australia, Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems, GEO 03299, 38 p.
R30 Gaudin C. (2002). Modélisation physique et numérique des écrans de soutènements – Application a l`étude de l`interaction écran fondation. Thèse de Doctorat de l’Ecole Centrale de Nantes, 410 p.
R31 Canepa Y., Gaudin C., Noblet S. (2000). Caractérisation de la déformabilité des sols au moyen d’essais pénétrométriques : étude de faisabilité. F.A.E.R. 2-24-59-09, Dossier LREP 1.00.11855, 50 p.
R32 Gaudin C. (1999). Détermination de l’état de contrainte géostatique des massifs sableux centrifugés par essais pénétrométriques et pressiométriques. Mémoire de D.E.A., Ecole Centrale de Nantes, 124 p.
Roles, responsibilities and expertise
Management of the COFS centrifuges (7 people, $500k/year budget)
In charge of the centrifuge industry projects
In charge of the centrifuge industry projects
Future research
Geohazards
Funding received
Funding Received 2008
Dr David White, Dr Christophe Gaudin 2008, 'Block 31 PSVM Centrifuge Modelling of Pipe Soil Interaction CON ANG 31 1989', BP Exploration Angola Ltd, Funds Approved: $135,500.00. RFCD:
Dr Christophe Gaudin 2008, 'Rock Beam Testing - Castle Peak Power Company Hong Kong LNG Project', Worley Parsons, Funds Approved: $112,000. RFCD:
Dr Christophe Gaudin, Professor Mark Cassidy, Dr Britta Bienen, Dr Okky Purwana, Dr Matthew Quah 2008, 'A Novel Foundation to Extend the Operation of Mobile Structures into Deeper Water', ARC Linkage Projects, Funds Approved: $175,000.00. RFCD:
Dr Christophe Gaudin, Professor Barry Lehane 2008, 'Turkmenistan', Arup Group (Includes Arup Energy and Ove Arup), Funds Approved: $23,000.00. RFCD:
Dr Christophe Gaudin, Dr David White 2008, 'Centrifuge Modelling for Jansz Infield Flowlines Gorgon Project', Advanced Geomechanics, Funds Approved: $67,500.00. RFCD
Funding received 2003-2007
16 projects for over $1.2M
Dr David White, Dr Christophe Gaudin 2008, 'Block 31 PSVM Centrifuge Modelling of Pipe Soil Interaction CON ANG 31 1989', BP Exploration Angola Ltd, Funds Approved: $135,500.00. RFCD:
Dr Christophe Gaudin 2008, 'Rock Beam Testing - Castle Peak Power Company Hong Kong LNG Project', Worley Parsons, Funds Approved: $112,000. RFCD:
Dr Christophe Gaudin, Professor Mark Cassidy, Dr Britta Bienen, Dr Okky Purwana, Dr Matthew Quah 2008, 'A Novel Foundation to Extend the Operation of Mobile Structures into Deeper Water', ARC Linkage Projects, Funds Approved: $175,000.00. RFCD:
Dr Christophe Gaudin, Professor Barry Lehane 2008, 'Turkmenistan', Arup Group (Includes Arup Energy and Ove Arup), Funds Approved: $23,000.00. RFCD:
Dr Christophe Gaudin, Dr David White 2008, 'Centrifuge Modelling for Jansz Infield Flowlines Gorgon Project', Advanced Geomechanics, Funds Approved: $67,500.00. RFCD
Funding received 2003-2007
16 projects for over $1.2M
Industrial relevance
Collaboration with Advanced Geomechanics, ARUP, BMT Asia Pacific, Intecsea, BP, Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Keppel through centrifuge modelling to assist in design of offshore structures
Languages
French, English
Memberships
Core-member of the Technical Committee Geotechnical Physical Modelling of the International Society of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE TC2)
Member of the Australian Geomechanics Society (AGS)
Member of the International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineering (ISOPE)
Member of the Australian Geomechanics Society (AGS)
Member of the International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineering (ISOPE)
Honours and awards
5th Schofield Award for the best paper published in 2005 in the International Journal of Physical Modelling in Geotechnics.
4th Schofield Award for the best paper published in 2004 in the International Journal of Physical Modelling in Geotechnics.
4th Schofield Award for the best paper published in 2004 in the International Journal of Physical Modelling in Geotechnics.
Patents
Title of invention: Offshore foundation system with integral elements for preloading and extraction. Patent No 200804224-4 submitted the 10/06/2008.
Teaching
About 30 hours of lecture a year on soil mechanics, foundation engineering, dimensional analysis and physical modelling..
Supervised and supervising 4PhD Students, 1 Master students and over 20 honour students
Supervised and supervising 4PhD Students, 1 Master students and over 20 honour students
Research profile
