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
Hybrid course: in class, but also online
This course is taught in class in accordance with the current COVID-19 regulations, but can also be followed online. Please indicate how you want to follow the course when registering.
Cursusleider(s): | Dhr. Dr. A.S. Elkadi MSc (Deltares) |
Cursusdata: | November 17th and 18th 2022 |
Dagindeling: | full day course |
Locatie: |
Delft, the Netherlands
DOB-academy |
Prijs: |
€ 1.350,00 excl. btw
Price includes all materials and catering |
Roosterinformatie: | Classroom course in Delft, but also possible to follow the course fully online |
In samenwerking met: | DOB-academy |
Taal |
Dit programma wordt in het Engels gegeven. |
Day 1
General introduction
Experimental Investigation of Soil Behaviour
Experimental Investigation of Soil Behaviour
Installation and Design of OWT Monopiles
Day 2
Monopile-Environment Interaction - 1
Monopile-Environment Interaction - 2
Geotechnical Aspects of Wind Farm Construction
Offshore operations
Use of jack-up vessels; lessons learned from the field.
Recent advances
Delft offshore wind R&D
Advanced applications of physical and numerical modelling in recent Delft JIPs.
“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)