Expert insights on Wind Turbine Foundations, Finite Element Analysis, and Civil Engineering.
How to design onshore wind turbine foundations and to choose the right type, while accounting for cyclic loading, one of the main challenges in these structures.
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Overview of the main foundation types used in onshore and offshore wind energy projects.
Automate FEM tasks and finish them in seconds rather than hours. Learn how to parametrically export the results from an ANSYS simulation into a text file.
Optimized construction planning by leveraging numerical simulations to predict concrete strength evolution in onshore WTG foundations.
Rock-anchored foundations for onshore WTG can considerably reduce the required amount of concrete. The post-tensioned tendons help to resist the uplift forces mobilizing the surrounding bedrock.
Is a windmill the same as a wind turbine? Can you use those words interchangeably? Not quite! Let's see what are the key differences.
In civil structures with beam elements, memory isn't usually an issue. But with solid elements for continuous systems, the stiffness matrix size explodes. Sparse matrix storage is the solution.
Finite element models must be meticulously verified before proceeding with further analysis. Follow these four steps in your finite element simulations to ensure accurate results.
Rock-anchored foundations for onshore WTG can reduce concrete volumes significantly. However, they require a strong, stable bedrock to resist considerably large stresses.
The slump test is a simple and straightforward method to assess the workability of fresh concrete. It remains widely used today, including in the construction of WTG foundations.
Cement hydration can generate significant heat in large structures like onshore WTG foundations. Internal temperatures can rise above safe levels, potentially leading to durability problems in the concrete.
