Centrifuge benchmark testing of laterally loaded monopiles in sand

Conference paper (2020)

Authors

Britta Bienen University of Western Australia
R.T. Klinkvort Norwegian Geotechnical Institute
S. Fan University of Western Australia
Jonathan Black University of Sheffield
S. Bayton Norwegian Geotechnical Institute
L. Thorel Institut Francais des Sciences et Technologies des Transports (IFSTTAR)
G.S.P. Madabhushi University of Cambridge
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2020

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English

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Abstract

The large diameter monopile is a commonly used foundation concept for offshore wind turbines. The advantages of geometrical simplicity and reliable performance make it often the most attractive solution. Despite the concept’s high popularity, optimisation of the current design models can still be made. To address fundamental understanding of modelling effects in centrifuge testing of laterally loaded monopiles in sand, a large coordinated centrifuge-testing program across 11 different centrifuge centres worldwide is ongoing. This extended abstract presents the initial results of global benchmark testing.