Wind Turbine Foundation Analysis Methods
This page describes the method; it reports no project results.
Method Scope
This overview identifies the inputs and checks needed to analyse offshore wind foundations.
Analysis Inputs
- Foundation geometry, material properties and geotechnical investigation data
- Environmental conditions and turbine operating and transient load cases
- Load histories and the design criteria applicable to the foundation
Assessment Workflow
A project assessment would combine load characterization, soil-structure interaction, stress recovery and fatigue damage calculations. Candidate geometries would be checked against the selected fatigue, strength and serviceability criteria.
A machine-learning surrogate model would require traceable training data and independent checks against reference simulations across the intended design range before its predictions could support a design decision.
Evidence Required for Design Use
Design use would require the source loads, model configuration, calculation outputs, validation cases and documented acceptance criteria.
DNV-ST-0126, DNVGL-RP-C203 and IEC 61400-3-1 are reference topics for support structures and fatigue assessment. Their mention does not establish compliance or certification of a design.
Further Reading
The fatigue prediction tutorial provides general background on the method.
Related methods
Summary
Review the inputs, assumptions and calculation results for the stated scope.
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