Influence of Foundation–Soil–Foundation Interaction on the Dynamic Response of Offshore Wind Turbine Jackets Founded on Buckets

This study investigates the impact of soil–structure interaction (SSI) and foundation–soil–foundation interaction (FSFI) on the dynamic behaviour of jacket substructures founded on buckets for offshore wind turbines. A parametric analysis was conducted, focusing on critical load cases for conservati...

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Main Authors: Carlos Romero-Sánchez, Jacob D. R. Bordón, Luis A. Padrón
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Series:Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/11/2089
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description This study investigates the impact of soil–structure interaction (SSI) and foundation–soil–foundation interaction (FSFI) on the dynamic behaviour of jacket substructures founded on buckets for offshore wind turbines. A parametric analysis was conducted, focusing on critical load cases for conservative foundation design. Different load configurations were examined: collinear wind and wave (fluid–structure interaction) loads, along with misaligned configurations at 45° and 90°, to assess the impact of different loading directions. The dynamic response was evaluated through key structural parameters, including axial forces, shear forces, bending moments, and stresses on the jacket. Simulations employed the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) 5MW offshore wind turbine mounted on the OC4 project jacket founded on suction buckets. An additional optimised jacket design was also studied for comparison. An OpenFAST model incorporating SSI and FSFI considering a homogeneous soil profile was employed for the dynamic analysis. The results highlight the significant role of the FSFI on the dynamic behaviour of multi-supported jacket substructure, affecting the natural frequency, acceleration responses, and internal forces.
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spelling doaj-art-466bd1f4203e43aebe9037b6adf5a47f2025-08-20T02:05:03ZengMDPI AGJournal of Marine Science and Engineering2077-13122024-11-011211208910.3390/jmse12112089Influence of Foundation–Soil–Foundation Interaction on the Dynamic Response of Offshore Wind Turbine Jackets Founded on BucketsCarlos Romero-Sánchez0Jacob D. R. Bordón1Luis A. Padrón2University Institute of Intelligent Systems and Numerical Applications in Engineering, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 35017 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, SpainUniversity Institute of Intelligent Systems and Numerical Applications in Engineering, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 35017 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, SpainUniversity Institute of Intelligent Systems and Numerical Applications in Engineering, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 35017 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, SpainThis study investigates the impact of soil–structure interaction (SSI) and foundation–soil–foundation interaction (FSFI) on the dynamic behaviour of jacket substructures founded on buckets for offshore wind turbines. A parametric analysis was conducted, focusing on critical load cases for conservative foundation design. Different load configurations were examined: collinear wind and wave (fluid–structure interaction) loads, along with misaligned configurations at 45° and 90°, to assess the impact of different loading directions. The dynamic response was evaluated through key structural parameters, including axial forces, shear forces, bending moments, and stresses on the jacket. Simulations employed the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) 5MW offshore wind turbine mounted on the OC4 project jacket founded on suction buckets. An additional optimised jacket design was also studied for comparison. An OpenFAST model incorporating SSI and FSFI considering a homogeneous soil profile was employed for the dynamic analysis. The results highlight the significant role of the FSFI on the dynamic behaviour of multi-supported jacket substructure, affecting the natural frequency, acceleration responses, and internal forces.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/11/2089offshore wind turbinesjacketbucket foundationssuction caissonsoil–structure interactionfoundation–soil–foundation interaction
spellingShingle Carlos Romero-Sánchez
Jacob D. R. Bordón
Luis A. Padrón
Influence of Foundation–Soil–Foundation Interaction on the Dynamic Response of Offshore Wind Turbine Jackets Founded on Buckets
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
offshore wind turbines
jacket
bucket foundations
suction caisson
soil–structure interaction
foundation–soil–foundation interaction
title Influence of Foundation–Soil–Foundation Interaction on the Dynamic Response of Offshore Wind Turbine Jackets Founded on Buckets
title_full Influence of Foundation–Soil–Foundation Interaction on the Dynamic Response of Offshore Wind Turbine Jackets Founded on Buckets
title_fullStr Influence of Foundation–Soil–Foundation Interaction on the Dynamic Response of Offshore Wind Turbine Jackets Founded on Buckets
title_full_unstemmed Influence of Foundation–Soil–Foundation Interaction on the Dynamic Response of Offshore Wind Turbine Jackets Founded on Buckets
title_short Influence of Foundation–Soil–Foundation Interaction on the Dynamic Response of Offshore Wind Turbine Jackets Founded on Buckets
title_sort influence of foundation soil foundation interaction on the dynamic response of offshore wind turbine jackets founded on buckets
topic offshore wind turbines
jacket
bucket foundations
suction caisson
soil–structure interaction
foundation–soil–foundation interaction
url https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/11/2089
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