Asset Protection Technology

Foundation Selection and Design

Tekmar’s Foundation Selection and Design service provides specialist geotechnical and structural engineering expertise to support the safe and efficient delivery of offshore infrastructure projects. Through detailed seabed characterisation, structural analysis and site-specific assessment, we help customers identify, evaluate and optimise foundation solutions designed to improve stability, reduce risk and support long-term asset performance.

Engineering expertise to assess, select and optimise offshore foundation solutions in complex marine environments.

Combining geotechnical insight with advanced engineering analysis, Tekmar evaluates seabed conditions, environmental loading, structural performance and project-specific requirements to support informed foundation design decisions. From offshore wind and marine infrastructure to subsea energy projects, our engineering teams deliver trusted expertise across foundation assessment, structural modelling and design optimisation to support reliable offshore performance in demanding environments.

Key Features

  • Geotechnical site assessment and seabed characterisation
  • Foundation selection support based on project and environmental requirements
  • Structural and geotechnical analysis to support design integrity and performance
  • Risk-informed foundation assessment and optimisation strategies
  • Advanced modelling and engineering evaluation to support decision-making
  • Environmental and operational considerations integrated into foundation design
  • Design optimisation to improve efficiency, reliability and constructability

Applications

Foundation Selection and Design supports a wide range of offshore infrastructure projects, including:

  • Offshore wind foundation assessment and optimisation
  • Marine infrastructure and subsea structural projects
  • Offshore energy developments and supporting infrastructure
  • Seabed suitability and geotechnical performance studies
  • Structural integrity and lifecycle design assessments

Proven Expertise

Combining advanced engineering analysis with practical offshore expertise, Tekmar helps customers reduce uncertainty, optimise foundation performance and support safe, efficient offshore project delivery.

Associated Products & Services

Engineering Services

Hadrian Cloud

Jack-Up Analysis

Offshore Installation Analysis

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analysis

Structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Mooring Anchor Design

Subsea Umbilicals, Risers, Flowlines & Cables (SURF) Analysis

Burial & Trenching Assessment and Optimisation

Cables & Pipelines

Integrated Ground Model Development

Site Investigation, Scoping, Design & Management

Case studies

Our Latest Projects

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Offshore Wind

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Offshore Wind

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JACK UP SUPPORT – ZULUF FIELD

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WAVE ENERGY GENERATOR FOUNDATION STUDY

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BURIAL ASSESSMENT STUDY

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SHAH DENIZ II

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DEVELOPING A HOLISTIC ANALYSIS MODEL FOR CPS

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