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Risk-based assessment of fixed offshore wind turbine support structures

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Abstract

This work presents a structural assessment of fixed offshore wind turbine support structures with respect to possible failure mechanisms. The studied support structures are verified based on the design criteria, which concern the static and dynamic behavior. Subsequently, the fatigue assessment is carried out a more detailed design. Moreover, the ultimate strength of a monopile support structure is analyzed accounting for the nonlinearities associated with the material properties and geometry. Finally, it is also developed a risk-based assessment for an optimal life-cycle of offshore wind turbine support structures. The economic criteria are considered in the defining the consequences of failure. A multi-dimensional framework is developed as a decision-making tool to evaluate the viability of the offshore wind turbine project throughout the service life accounting for the necessary measures. Recently performed studies in the field are also revised here.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHonoring Symposium for Professor Carlos Guedes Soares on Marine Technology and Ocean Engineering
PublisherThe American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Publication date2018
ISBN (Electronic)9780791851333
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
EventASME 2018 37th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, OMAE 2018 - Madrid, Spain
Duration: 17 Jun 2018 → 22 Jun 2018

Conference

ConferenceASME 2018 37th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, OMAE 2018
Country/TerritorySpain
CityMadrid
Period17/06/2018 → 22/06/2018
SponsorOcean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering Division
SeriesProceedings of the International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering - OMAE
Volume11B

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