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Rock-anchored foundations for onshore WTG can considerably reduce the required amount of concrete. The post-tensioned tendons help to resist the uplift forces mobilizing the surrounding bedrock.

Rock-anchored WTG foundations

Rock-anchored foundations for onshore WTG can considerably reduce the required amount of concrete. The post-tensioned tendons help to resist the uplift forces mobilizing the surrounding bedrock.

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Rock-anchored foundations for onshore WTG can reduce concrete volumes significantly. However, they require a strong, stable bedrock to resist considerably large stresses.

Rock-anchored vs Shallow WTG foundations

Rock-anchored foundations for onshore WTG can reduce concrete volumes significantly. However, they require a strong, stable bedrock to resist considerably large stresses.

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The basic principles that guide the design of WTG foundations, including the particularities of these structures.

Onshore wind turbine foundations

The basic principles that guide the design of WTG foundations, including the particularities of these structures.

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Optimized construction planning by leveraging numerical simulations to predict concrete strength evolution in onshore WTG foundations.

Concrete strength evolution in WTG foundations

Optimized construction planning by leveraging numerical simulations to predict concrete strength evolution in onshore WTG foundations.

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Finite element models must be meticulously verified before proceeding with further analysis. Follow these four steps in your finite element simulations to ensure accurate results.

Quality finite element models

Finite element models must be meticulously verified before proceeding with further analysis. Follow these four steps in your finite element simulations to ensure accurate results.

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The slump test is a simple and straightforward method to assess the workability of fresh concrete. It remains widely used today, including in the construction of WTG foundations.

Slump test and massive wind turbine foundations

The slump test is a simple and straightforward method to assess the workability of fresh concrete. It remains widely used today, including in the construction of WTG foundations.

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Automate FEM tasks and finish them in seconds rather than hours. Learn how to parametrically export the results from an ANSYS simulation into a text file.

Automation with ANSYS APDL

Automate FEM tasks and finish them in seconds rather than hours. Learn how to parametrically export the results from an ANSYS simulation into a text file.

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Cement hydration can generate significant heat, especially in large structures like onshore WTG foundations. This heat can cause internal temperatures to rise above safe levels, potentially leading to DEF, which can compromise the durability of concrete structures.

Cement hydration and high temperatures in WTG foundations

Cement hydration can generate significant heat, especially in large structures like onshore WTG foundations. This heat can cause internal temperatures to rise above safe levels, potentially leading to DEF, which can compromise the durability of concrete structures.

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