Field trials of suction caissons in sand for offshore wind turbine foundations

A programme of testing on suction caisson foundations in an artificially prepared sand test bed near Luce Bay, in Scotland, is described. The tests are relevant to the design of either monopod or quadruped foundations for offshore wind turbines. Records are presented for suction installation of the...

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Main Authors: Houlsby, G, Kelly, R, Huxtable, J, Byrne, B
Andre forfattere: Institution of Civil Engineers
Format: Journal article
Sprog:English
Udgivet: Thomas Telford Ltd. 2006
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