Analytical Solution for Negative Skin Friction in Offshore Wind Power Pile Foundations on Artificial Islands under the Influence of Soil Consolidation

Abstract

The construction of offshore wind power pile foundations on artificial islands is a challenging task due to soil consolidation and additional loads that result in negative skin friction (NSF). In this study, a comprehensive pile–soil interaction model is established to investigate the development of NSF in artificial islands under the action of self-weight consolidation of fill soil and surcharge load. The one-dimensional consolidation theory and an ideal elastoplastic load transfer model are employed to obtain the analytical solution for skin friction and axial force of the pile with respect to time and depth. The predicted results are in good agreement with the field tests and finite element methods. Finally, a parametric study is conducted to investigate the effect of pile installation time, surcharge load, and pile head load on the development of NSF.