Video: The Inner Workings of Gravity Base Foundations
In our latest video, we dive into more details on how these critical foundations, made of reinforced concrete, are engineered to handle the immense forces generated by wind turbines. From the intricate rebar layout to the step-by-step construction process, you'll see how this system is optimized for constructability and reliability.
VIDEO: the Anchor Bolt Cage
Explore the unique features and specifications of the anchor bolt cage, an advanced system critical to the stability and durability of wind turbines!
To Anchor or not to Anchor… That Is the Question
Anchored wind turbine foundations work beautifully when they do, but when they don’t, they are a nightmare. That’s why “to anchor or not to anchor” is a fundamental question that has to be thoroughly evaluated when contemplating an anchored wind turbine foundation. In this post, we discuss this efficient wind turbine foundation system and why it should be reserved to particular geotechnical settings.
Limits of Shape Optimization of the Gravity-Base Wind Turbine Foundation
As the industry migrated from the popular octagonal shape and mostly settled on the perfectly round shape, have we reached the limits of shape optimization of shallow wind turbine foundations? In this blog, we present a historical account of this question and explore potential future optimization trends.