The offshore wind sector is booming worldwide, with a steady trend towards installations in deeper waters and harsher environments. This course addresses one of the main challenges posed by such a trend: the optimisation of foundation systems.
The course covers geotechnical knowledge relevant to the design of wind turbine foundations, with focus on large-diameter monopiles. Core contents include soil behaviour and characterisation, monopile installation and performance during operations (lateral capacity, stiffness, cyclic response, scour protection).
Geotechnical concepts and design approaches are linked to the engineering of wind turbine structures, with an open window on the latest Delft R&D developments. The course includes practical sessions and makes room for a stimulating interaction between lecturers and attendees.
Course attendees will have a chance to learn about:
Intended for
This course is meant for a wide range of professionals involved in the design, construction and management of offshore wind farms. Participants with a background in engineering – not limited to geotechnical – will make the most of this course in which fundamental understanding and practical application are equally prioritised.
This course is taught entirely in English
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Dit programma wordt in het Engels gegeven. |
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“Nice course, with good balance of topics and great practical exercises for intuitive feel.”Antonios Emmanouil (Deltares)
“I'm satisfied. I've received many starting points and learned a lot. I enjoyed the lessons and the practical sessions.”Participant working for an Italian university
“Really interesting topic about the soil description and geotechnics. Good to have different profiles of teachers and participants.”Timothée Pire (Parkwind)
“It was a well organized online course. Most of the sessions were presented very well and were interesting.”Participant working for a company in the wind industry
“This was the first approach to the Wind industry for me. I have briefly learned a lot and I had a very good insight about this field thanks to this course.”Participant working for an engineering firm