Model testing of foundations for offshore wind turbines

Suction caissons are a new foundation option for offshore wind turbines. This thesis is focussed on the behaviour of suction caisson foundations in sand and in clay during installation, and under subsequent vertical and combined moment-lateral loadings. The research is based on extensive experimenta...

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Autori principali: Villalobos Jara, F, F. A. Villalobos Jara
Altri autori: Houlsby, G
Natura: Tesi
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: 2006
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