Numerical Analysis of Stress Distribution in Offshore Wind Turbine M72 Bolted Connections

The use of bolted joints to connect the transition piece and monopile is nowadays widely applied in the offshore wind industry. Traditionally, grouted connections were used in the early generation of offshore wind turbines, but the experienced failures in such connections led to an increased tendenc...

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Main Authors: Raquel Redondo, Ali Mehmanparast
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Metals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/10/5/689