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On the seismic analysis and design of offshore wind turbines
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8290-194X
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3974-7489
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6455-9100
Abstract Offshore wind farms are a collection of offshore wind turbines (OWTs) and are currently being installed in seismically active regions. An OWT consists of a long slender tower with a top-heavy fixed mass (Nacelle) together with a heavy rotating mass (Hub and blades) and is always exposed to variable environmental wind and wave loads. For dynamic analysis, an OWT can also be seen as an inverted pendulum (with over 25%–50% of the total mass concentrated in the upper 3rd of the tower), yet it is not granted that their seismic response is dominated by the first mode. Guidelines for the design of such special structures are not explicitly mentioned in current codes of practice. The aim of this technical note is to identify the design issues and provide a rational background for the seismic analysis. Where feasible, further research work that is needed is also identified and discussed.
Highlights Considerations for seismic design. Design return period. Types of seismic analysis. Selection of input motion.
On the seismic analysis and design of offshore wind turbines
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8290-194X
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3974-7489
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6455-9100
Abstract Offshore wind farms are a collection of offshore wind turbines (OWTs) and are currently being installed in seismically active regions. An OWT consists of a long slender tower with a top-heavy fixed mass (Nacelle) together with a heavy rotating mass (Hub and blades) and is always exposed to variable environmental wind and wave loads. For dynamic analysis, an OWT can also be seen as an inverted pendulum (with over 25%–50% of the total mass concentrated in the upper 3rd of the tower), yet it is not granted that their seismic response is dominated by the first mode. Guidelines for the design of such special structures are not explicitly mentioned in current codes of practice. The aim of this technical note is to identify the design issues and provide a rational background for the seismic analysis. Where feasible, further research work that is needed is also identified and discussed.
Highlights Considerations for seismic design. Design return period. Types of seismic analysis. Selection of input motion.
On the seismic analysis and design of offshore wind turbines
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8290-194X
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3974-7489
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6455-9100
Abstract Offshore wind farms are a collection of offshore wind turbines (OWTs) and are currently being installed in seismically active regions. An OWT consists of a long slender tower with a top-heavy fixed mass (Nacelle) together with a heavy rotating mass (Hub and blades) and is always exposed to variable environmental wind and wave loads. For dynamic analysis, an OWT can also be seen as an inverted pendulum (with over 25%–50% of the total mass concentrated in the upper 3rd of the tower), yet it is not granted that their seismic response is dominated by the first mode. Guidelines for the design of such special structures are not explicitly mentioned in current codes of practice. The aim of this technical note is to identify the design issues and provide a rational background for the seismic analysis. Where feasible, further research work that is needed is also identified and discussed.
Highlights Considerations for seismic design. Design return period. Types of seismic analysis. Selection of input motion.
On the seismic analysis and design of offshore wind turbines
Bhattacharya, S. (author) / De Risi, R. (author) / Lombardi, D. (author) / Ali, A. (author) / Demirci, H.E. (author) / Haldar, S. (author)
2021-02-25
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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