During the massive manufactures and installations of fixed offshore wind turbines in China,
initial imperfections were often found in the inspection. As more and more attentions and …

The service environment of offshore wind turbine (OWT) support structures is harsh, and it is
extremely difficult to replace these structures during their operational lifespan, making their …

Floating wind offshore turbines (FOWTs) tap into the immense Aeolian resource in deep-
water oceans. The turbine structure, especially in ring-flange (RF) connections, are highly …

Abstract The Digital Twin (DT) paradigm offers an extension of simulation model utility into
the operational phase of an engineering asset. The goal is a simulation “twinned” with …

Investigating the fatigue performance of high-strength bolt is essential to prevent related
accidents. An axial-tensile fatigue test under a stress ratio of 0.5 was performed on 21 …

This study presents an experimental methodology aimed at estimating the residual fatigue
life of in-service wind turbine bolts. The main objective is to assess the residual life of the …

The non-axial force connection used in the earth-anchored cable-stayed bridge, consisting
of the outer box girder, steel box girder inside and support system, allows the sliding …

Modular assembly techniques for ultra-high lattice wind turbine support structures are
gaining popularity as a viable solution for wind energy development in low wind speed …

Bolted ring flange connections are widely utilized in offshore wind turbines to connect steel
tubular segments. After the massive production and installation of offshore wind turbines in …

The overall competitiveness of offshore wind turbine towers is significantly influenced by the
selection of the connection. The following three types of connections: a conventional bolted …