Abstract

Although development of offshore wind energy in China was started late compared with European countries, it has been growing quickly in recent years. Offshore wind foundation is very important for the safety and operation of offshore wind turbine. 8 piles with cap was initially adopted in Shanghai Donghai Bridge Offshore Wind Farm in China which is the first large offshore wind farm in Asia. Taking this wind farm as an example, the authors established a wind turbine-foundationseabed 3D numerical model. Deformation analysis for 8 piles with cap was carried out.

Keywords:
wind turbine foundation, shanghai donghai bridge wind farm, soft clay overburden layer, china, wind energy, wind farm, horizontal displacement, sustainable development, turbine foundation, offshore wind turbine foundation
Subjects:
Environment, Sustainability/Social Responsibility, Sustainable development
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2015. International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers
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