Deputy Director - Professor Mark Jason Cassidy

Journal Papers

51. Hossain, M.S., Cassidy, M.J., Randolph, M.F., Baker, R. (2011). Mechanism based perforation drilling for mitigating punch-through in multi-layered clays. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, Accepted 10 August 2011.

50. Tian, Y. and Cassidy, M.J. (2011). Incorporating uplift in the analysis of shallowly embedded pipelines. Int. Journal of Structural Engineering and Mechanics, Accepted 24 June 2011.

49. Gaudin, C., Bienen, B., Cassidy, M.J. (2011). The mechanisms of jetting extraction of spudcan in soft clay. Géotechnique. Accepted. doi:10.1680/geot.8.P.152

48. Houlsby, G.T. and Cassidy, M.J. (2011). A simplified mechanically based model for predicting partially drained behaviour of penetrometers and shallow foundations. Géotechnique Letters. Submitted 17 June 2011. Accepted 21 July 2011.

47. Zhang, Y., Bienen, B., Cassidy, M.J., Gourvenec, S. (2011). The undrained bearing capacity of a spudcan foundation under combined loading in soft clay. Marine Structures, Accepted 7 June 2011.

46. Zhang, Y., Bienen, B., Cassidy, M.J., Gourvenec, S. (2011). Undrained bearing capacity of deeply buried flat circular foundations under general loading. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE. Accepted 17 June 2011. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0000606.

45. Vlahos, G., Cassidy, M.J., Martin, C.M. (2011). Numerical simulation of pushover tests on a model jack-up platform on clay. Géotechnique. Accepted 18 November 2009. 15 April 2010. doi:10.1680/geot.8.P.114

44. Tian, Y., Cassidy, M.J., Youssef, B.S. (2011). Consideration for on-bottom stability of unburied pipelines using a dynamic fluid-structure-soil simulation finite element program. International Journal of Offshore and Polar Engineering. Vol. 21, No. 3, pp. 1-8.

43. Gaudin, C., Cassidy, M.J., Bienen, B., Hossain, M.S. (2011). Recent contributions of geotechnical centrifuge modelling to the understanding of jack-up spudcan behaviour. Ocean Engineering, Vol. 38, No. 7, pp. 900-914.

42. Randolph, M.F., Gaudin, C., Gourvenec, S., White, D.J., Boylan, N., Cassidy, M.J. (2011). Recent advances in offshore geotechnics for deepwater oil and gas developments. Ocean Engineering, Vol. 38, No. 7, pp. 818-834.

41. Cassidy, M.J. (2011). Assessing the three-dimensional response of jack-up platforms in directional seas. KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering. Korean Society of Civil Engineers, Special Issue on Energy Geotechnology. Vol. 15, No. 4, pp. 623-634.

40. Tian, Y. and Cassidy, M.J. (2011). A pipe-soil interaction model incorporating large lateral displacements in calcareous sand. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 137, No. 3, pp. 279-287.

39. Teh, K.L., Leung, C.F., Chow, Y.K., Cassidy, M.J. (2010). Centrifuge model study of spudcan penetration in sand overlying clay. Géotechnique, Vol. 60, No. 11, pp. 825-842.

38. Tian, Y., Cassidy, M.J., Gaudin, C. (2010). Advancing pipe-soil interaction models through geotechnical centrifuge testing in calcareous sands. Applied Ocean Research. Vol. 32, No. 3, pp 284-297.

37. Hossain, M.S., Cassidy, M.J., Daley, D., Hannan, R. (2010). Experimental investigation of perforation drilling in stiff-over-soft clay. Applied Ocean Research, Vol. 32, No. 1, pp 113-123.

36. Cassidy, M.J., Vlahos, G., Hodder, M.S. (2010). Assessing appropriate stiffness levels for spudcan foundations on dense sand. Marine Structures, Vol. 23, No. 2, pp 187-208.

35. Hodder, M.S., White, D.J., Cassidy, M.J. (2010). Analysis of soil strength degradation during episodes of cyclic loading, Illustrated by the T-Bar penetration test. International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, Vol. 10, No. 3, pp 117-123.

34. Hodder, M.S. and Cassidy, M.J. (2010). A plasticity model for predicting the vertical and lateral behaviour of pipelines in clay soils. Géotechnique. Vol. 60, No. 4, pp. 247-263.

33. Tian, Y. and Cassidy, M.J. (2010). The challenge of numerically implementing numerous force-resultant models in the stability analysis of long on-bottom pipelines. Computers and Geotechnics, Vol. 37, No. 1-2, pp. 216-232.

32. Bienen, B., Gaudin, C., Cassidy, M.J. (2009). The influence of pull-out load on the efficiency of jetting during spudcan extraction. Applied Ocean Research. Vol. 31, No. 3, pp. 202-211.

31. Cassidy, M.J., Quah, C.K., Foo, K.S. (2009). Experimental investigation of the reinstallation of spudcan footings close to existing footprints. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 135, No. 4, pp. 474-486.

30. Bienen, B. and Cassidy, M.J. (2009). Three-dimensional numerical analysis of centrifuge experiments on a model jack-up drilling rig on sand, Canadian Geotechnical Journal, Vol. 46, No. 2, pp 208-224.

29. Bienen, B., Cassidy, M.J., Gaudin, C. (2009). Physical modelling of the push-over capacity of a jack-up structure on sand in a geotechnical centrifuge, Canadian Geotechnical Journal, Vol. 46, No. 2, pp. 190-207.

28. Vlahos, G., Cassidy, M.J., Martin, C.M. (2008). Experimental investigation of the system behaviour of a model three-legged jack-up on clay. Applied Ocean Research. Vol. 30, No. 4, pp. 323-337.

27. Teh, K.L., Cassidy, M.J., Leung, C.F., Chow, Y.K., Randolph, M.F., Quah, C.K. (2008). Revealing the bearing failure mechanisms of a penetrating spudcan through sand overlaying clay. Géotechnique. Vol. 58, No. 10, pp 793-804.

26. Cassidy, M.J., Uzielli, M., Lacasse, S. (2008). Probability risk assessment of a land slide: A case study at Finneidfjord. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, Vol. 45, No. 9, pp. 1250-1267.

25. Tian, Y. and Cassidy, M.J. (2008) Modelling of pipe-soil interaction and its application in numerical simulation. International Journal of Geomechanics, ASCE, Vol. 8, No. 4, pp. 213-229.

24. Bienen, B., Gaudin, C., Cassidy, M.J. (2007). Centrifuge tests of shallow footing behaviour on sand under combined vertical torsional loading. Int. Journal of Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 1-22.

23. Bienen, B., Byrne, B.W., Houlsby, G.T., Cassidy, M.J. (2007). Reply to discussion on "Investigating six degree of freedom loading of shallow foundations on sand" by D.V. Morris. Géotechnique, Vol. 57, No. 5, pp 483-484.

22. Cassidy, M.J. (2007). Experimental observations of the combined loading behaviour of circular footings on loose silica sand. Géotechnique, Vol. 57, No. 4, pp. 397-401.

21. Cassidy, M.J., Randolph, M.F., Byrne, B.W. (2006). A plasticity model describing caisson behaviour in clay. Applied Ocean Research. Vol. 28, No. 5, pp. 345-358.

20. Bienen, B. and Cassidy, M.J. (2006). Advances in the three-dimensional fluid-structure-soil interaction analysis of offshore jack-up structures. Marine Structures, Vol. 19, No. 2-3, pp. 110-140.

19. Vlahos, G., Cassidy, M.J., Byrne, B.W. (2006). The behaviour of spudcan footings on clay subjected to combined cyclic loading. Applied Ocean Research. Vol. 28, No. 3. pp. 209-221.

18. O’Neill, L., Fakas, E., Cassidy, M.J. (2006). A methodology to simulate floating offshore operations using a design wave theory. Journal Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, ASME, Vol. 128, No. 4, pp. 304-313.

17. Bienen, B., Byrne, B.W., Houlsby, G.T., Cassidy, M.J. (2006). Investigating six degree of freedom loading of shallow foundations on sand. Géotechnique. Vol. 56, No. 6, pp. 367-379.

16. Bienen, B. and Cassidy, M.J. (2006). Three-dimensional analysis of jack-up structures. Journal of Advances in Structural Engineering, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 19-37.

15. Cassidy, M.J. (2006). Application of force-resultant models in the analysis of offshore pipelines. Int. Journal of Structural Engineering and Mechanics, Vol. 22, No. 4, pp. 511-515.

14. Einav, I. and Cassidy M.J. (2005). A framework for modelling rigid footing behaviour based on energy principles. Computers and Geotechnics, Vol. 32, No. 7, pp. 491-504.

13. Cassidy, M.J. and Cheong, J. (2005). The behaviour of circular footings on sand subjected to combined vertical-torsion loading. Int. Journal of Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, Vol. 5, No. 4, pp. 01-14.

12. Houlsby, G.T., Cassidy, M.J., Einav, I. (2005). A generalised Winkler model for the behaviour of shallow foundations. Géotechnique, Vol. 55, No. 6, pp. 449-460.

11. Vlahos, G., Martin, C.M., Prior, M.S., Cassidy, M.J. (2005). Development of a model jack-up unit for the study of soil–structure interaction on clay. Int. Journal of Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 31-48.

10. Cassidy, M.J., Airey, D.W., Carter, J.P. (2005). Numerical modelling of circular footings subjected to monotonic inclined loading on calcareous sands. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 131, No. 1, pp. 52-63.

9. Cassidy, M.J., Martin, C.M., Houlsby, G.T. (2004). Development and application of force resultant models describing jack-up foundation behaviour. Marine Structures, Vol. 17, No. 3-4, pp. 165-193.

8. Cassidy, M.J., Byrne, B.W., Randolph, M.F. (2004). A comparison of the combined load behaviour of spudcan and caisson foundations on soft normally consolidated clay. Géotechnique, Vol. 54, No. 2, pp. 91-106.

7. Cassidy, M.J., Houlsby, G.T., Eatock Taylor, R. (2003). Probabilistic models applicable for the short-term extreme response analysis of jack-up platforms. Journal Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, ASME, Vol. 125, Issue 4, pp. 249-263.

6. Cassidy, M.J., Byrne, B.W., Houlsby, G.T. (2002). Modelling the behaviour of circular footings under combined loading on loose carbonate sand. Géotechnique, Vol. 52, No. 10, pp. 705-712.

5. Cassidy, M.J. and Houlsby, G.T. (2002). Vertical bearing capacity factors for conical footings on sand. Géotechnique, Vol. 52, No. 9, pp. 687-692.

4. Tuty, S., Cassidy, M.J., Ronalds, B.F. (2002). Investigation of shallow water kinematics and local loading effects on reliability of minimum structures. Journal Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, ASME, Vol. 124, Issue 1, pp. 41-47.

3. Houlsby, G.T. and Cassidy, M.J. (2002). A plasticity model for the behaviour of footings on sand under combined loading. Géotechnique, Vol. 52, No. 2, pp. 117-129.

2. Cassidy, M.J., Taylor, P.H., Eatock Taylor, R., Houlsby, G.T. (2002). Evaluation of long-term extreme response statistics of jack-up platforms. Ocean Engineering, Vol. 29, No. 13, pp. 1603-1631.

1. Cassidy, M.J., Eatock Taylor, R., Houlsby, G.T. (2001). Analysis of jack-up units using a Constrained NewWave methodology. Applied Ocean Research, Vol. 23, pp. 221-234.

Other

1. Randolph, M.F. and Cassidy, M.J. (Primary authors) (2008). Digging deep offshore. In Outcomes: Results of research for the real world. Australian Research Council and Palamedia Ltd, pp. 99-101.

2. Cassidy, M.J. (2009). Engineering for a new generation of offshore production. ATSE Focus. Vol. 154, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, pp. 21-22.

Patents

1. Foo, K.S., Quah, C.K., Purwana, O.A., Cassidy, M.J., Gaudin, C. (2008). Offshore foundation system with integral elements for preloading and extracting. Singapore Patent Application No. 200804224-4, dated 10 June 2008. United States of America Patent Application No. 12/473285, dated 28 May 2009.

2. Foo, K.S., Quah, C.K., Purwana, O.A., Keizer, L., Cassidy, M.J., Randolph, M.F. (2008). Apparatus and method for soil testing for jack-up rigs. United States of America Patent Application No. 12/202884, dated 2 September 2008.