This work deals with a description of a parametric tool for elastic analysis of wind turbine tower, incorporating all analysis steps （preprocessing, processing and post-processing）. The tower geometry is approximate...This work deals with a description of a parametric tool for elastic analysis of wind turbine tower, incorporating all analysis steps （preprocessing, processing and post-processing）. The tower geometry is approximated by fiat elements in which the membrane effects are evaluated using the FF （free formulation） finite element and the flexure effects are calculated using DKT （discrete shear triangle） finite element. The user-friendly system is implemented using OpenGL library to provide the graphical construction for geometry, mesh orientation, and other requirements of the finite element model. For the processing stage is built a specific dll library implemented in C＋＋ language for the analysis using the FF and DKT finite elements. The post-processing stage is build using specific dialogs box to present all results. The displacement results are visualized in the graphic interface to show the static and dynamic deformations of the tower. Some examples are presented to show all the tasks of the parametric tool.展开更多
The development of offshore wind energy is fast as it is clean, safe and of high efficiency. The harsh marine environment raises high demand on the foundation design of offshore wind turbine. Earthquake loading is one...The development of offshore wind energy is fast as it is clean, safe and of high efficiency. The harsh marine environment raises high demand on the foundation design of offshore wind turbine. Earthquake loading is one of the most significant factors which should be considered in the design phase. In this paper, a group of earthquake centrifuge tests were conducted on a physical wind turbine model with tripod foundation. The seismic responses of both wind turbine model and foundation soil were analyzed in terms of the recorded accelerations, pore water pressures, lateral displacements and settlements. The results were also compared with those measured in the previous research on mono-pile foundation. It is demonstrated that the tripod foundation can provide better resistance in the lateral displacement and structural settlement under earthquake loading.展开更多
文摘This work deals with a description of a parametric tool for elastic analysis of wind turbine tower, incorporating all analysis steps （preprocessing, processing and post-processing）. The tower geometry is approximated by fiat elements in which the membrane effects are evaluated using the FF （free formulation） finite element and the flexure effects are calculated using DKT （discrete shear triangle） finite element. The user-friendly system is implemented using OpenGL library to provide the graphical construction for geometry, mesh orientation, and other requirements of the finite element model. For the processing stage is built a specific dll library implemented in C＋＋ language for the analysis using the FF and DKT finite elements. The post-processing stage is build using specific dialogs box to present all results. The displacement results are visualized in the graphic interface to show the static and dynamic deformations of the tower. Some examples are presented to show all the tasks of the parametric tool.
文摘The development of offshore wind energy is fast as it is clean, safe and of high efficiency. The harsh marine environment raises high demand on the foundation design of offshore wind turbine. Earthquake loading is one of the most significant factors which should be considered in the design phase. In this paper, a group of earthquake centrifuge tests were conducted on a physical wind turbine model with tripod foundation. The seismic responses of both wind turbine model and foundation soil were analyzed in terms of the recorded accelerations, pore water pressures, lateral displacements and settlements. The results were also compared with those measured in the previous research on mono-pile foundation. It is demonstrated that the tripod foundation can provide better resistance in the lateral displacement and structural settlement under earthquake loading.
