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SUMMARY:Cyclic lateral loading of monopiles for offshore wind turbines - P
 eter Kirkwood\, CUED
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CONTACT:Anama Lowday
DESCRIPTION:Monopiles are one of the preferred foundation technologies for
  use in offshore wind developments. During the lifetime of an offshore win
 d turbine\, it is subjected to millions of lateral load cycles. Cyclic lat
 eral loads may cause rotation and lateral deflection of the turbine struct
 ure which can lead to fatigue of mechanical components and a reduced lifet
 ime. The displacement-rotation response of a monopile is a function of the
  soil properties\, pile properties and the applied loads. However\, the na
 ture of the relationship between these factors is not well understood. The
  results of centrifuge testing on model monopiles subjected to a range of 
 cyclic lateral loads are presented.
LOCATION: Cambridge University Engineering Department\, Lecture Room 3B
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