The new technology uses square steel pipes and plates for a flexible foundation structure.
A Japanese company has designed an earthquake-resistant foundation for fixed-bottom offshore wind turbines. Developed by J-Power and the University of Tokyo, the ‘flexible tripile’ foundation is tailored for Japan’s topography.
The newly devised technology incorporates square steel pipes and steel plates in the foundation’s base plate, creating a flexible structure that can deform relatively easily, according to the company.
J-Power claims that the design provides seismic isolation from the ground, improving constructability in areas with shallow bedrock and reducing vibrations caused by earthquakes.
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