METHOD FOR INSTALLING A MULTI-SECTION SUCTION CAISSON

摘要

According to embodiments of the present invention, a method for installing a multi-section suction caisson is provided. The method includes positioning a first section of the multi-section suction caisson on an underwater ground; applying a suction pressure to a first inner chamber of the first section, and subsequently removing an amount of soil plug from the first inner chamber; positioning a second section of the multi-section suction caisson in alignment over the first section, wherein the first section has an inner diameter larger than an outer diameter of the second section; and applying the suction pressure to a second inner chamber of the second section.