The focus of the research is on impact piling in a range of soil conditions in the Baltic, which include glacial tills. You will test how well the recently developed driveability models predict real pile installation behaviour. You will use available project data and CPT information to apply the models to specific soil conditions. You will assess where the models reproduce the field behaviour well, where significant discrepancies occur, and which assumptions or model components may be responsible for these differences. Your findings will help Van Oord understand whether these models can support future engineering decisions. More accurate predictions can help us select suitable installation equipment and reduce the need for costly contingencies.
Your work will include:
- Application of recently developed pile driveability models using available CPT and project data;
- Comparison of predicted and measured pile installation behaviour;
- Assessment of model accuracy across different soil conditions, with particular attention to glacial soils;
- Comparison with established engineering driveability approaches where relevant;
- Investigation of the sensitivity of the predictions to key soil and model parameters;
- Identification of the main limitations and potential areas for improvement; and
- Assessment of whether the models are sufficiently robust and practical to support engineering decisions in future offshore projects.
You join the Tendering & Engineering department in Gorinchem, where specialists from different disciplines work together on offshore wind projects around the world. It is a collaborative environment where knowledge is shared, innovation is encouraged and engineering ideas become reality.
