Wind turbines and dike safety

Influence of time dependant loads and focus on long term behavior

Book chapter (2017)

Authors

P. Holscher Hydraulic Structures and Flood Risk - CEG
Research Group
Hydraulic Structures and Flood Risk (CEG) (TU Delft)
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Published Date

2017

Language

English

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Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Department

Hydraulic Engineering

Research Group

Hydraulic Structures and Flood Risk

Abstract

Dikes are attractive locations
to construct wind turbines. Wind turbines can accentuate the dike as a linear
element in the landscape. Dikes are often windy spots, that are accessible for
construction and maintenance using the existing work road along the dike. With the
construction of wind turbines on a dike, the district water board contributes
to a more sustainable world.