ABSTRACT
The loads which have to be taken by the foundation in the ULS are mainly caused by water waves during a storm event. This can be a huge single wave-a so-called freak wave (Clauss 2008)—or several big waves. In this case the stability against collapse or overturning of the structure has to be proven for a cyclic loading sequence. In case of a shallow foundation this verifications are normally done by static bearing capacity and excentricity calculations (e.g. Randolph et al. 2005; Andersen 2009).
