A brief review of fatigue design criteria on offshore wind turbine support structures

Authors

  • Paulo Mendes CONSTRUCT & INEGI, University of Porto, Faculty of Engineering, Portugal
  • José A.F.O. Correia CONSTRUCT & INEGI, University of Porto, Faculty of Engineering, Portugal
  • Abílio M.P. De Jesus CONSTRUCT & INEGI, University of Porto, Faculty of Engineering, Portugal
  • Bianca Ávila Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil
  • Hermes Carvalho Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil
  • Filippo Berto NTNU – Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Norway

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3221/IGF-ESIS.55.23

Keywords:

Fatigue, Life extension, Design codes, Support structures, Offshore wind turbines

Abstract

In this paper, a brief review of the main fatigue design criteria and some advanced fatigue approaches applied to offshore structures (e.g. offshore wind turbines) are presented. It is extremely important to understand the fatigue phenomenon and how it affects structures since offshore structures are constantly submitted to cyclic loading and corrosive attacks that aggravate the problem. All the influencing factors and approaches used during the design phase are also discussed.

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Published

28-12-2020

How to Cite

A brief review of fatigue design criteria on offshore wind turbine support structures. (2020). Frattura Ed Integrità Strutturale, 15(55), 302-315. https://doi.org/10.3221/IGF-ESIS.55.23

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