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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Autores principales: Houlsby, G, Kelly, R, Huxtable, J, Byrne, B
Otros Autores: Institution of Civil Engineers
Formato: Journal article
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Thomas Telford Ltd. 2006
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