Cyclic moment loading of suction caissons in sand

Suction caissons are being considered as a foundation option for offshore wind turbines. One configuration involves use of the caisson as a mono-foundation, in which case the moment-rotation response of the caisson must be well understood by the designers. The monotonic response has been the focus o...

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Autores principales: Zhu, B, Byrne, B, Houlsby, G
Formato: Conference item
Publicado: 2011