Abstract OWT (Offshore Wind Turbine) support structures are exposed to harsh ocean
environment with significant uncertainties in soil properties and environmental loads …

Wind, as a sustainable and affordable energy source, represents a strong alternative to
traditional energy sources. However, wind power is only one of the options, together with …

Lowering the cost of wind energy entails the optimization of wind turbine material
consumption without compromising structural safety. Traditionally, wind turbines are …

Considering the deficiencies of the traditional monopile foundation for offshore wind turbines
(OWTs) in severe marine environments, an innovative hybrid foundation is developed in the …

Sustainable use of the ocean for food and energy production is an emerging area of
research in different countries around the world. This goal is pursued by the Australian …

The fatigue limit state (FLS) often drives the design of offshore wind turbine (OWT)
substructures in European waters. Assessing fatigue damage over the intended design life …

The need for more robust design of dynamic cables used for power export in floating wind
turbine (FWT) systems is accentuated by the frequent occurrence of power cable failures …

The design of the support structure of offshore wind turbines (OWT) requires the dynamic
characterization of the complete structural system, including the soil-foundation subsystem …

The need for cost-effective support structure designs for offshore wind turbines has led to
continued interest in the development of design optimization methods. So far, almost no …

Accurate structural reliability assessment of floating wind turbine (FWT) systems is a
desideratum for achieving consistent optimal reliability levels and cost-effective design …