An Experimental Study on Wave Force and Run-Up of Wind Turbine Foundation on Breakwater Under Wave Action

With the development and utilization of offshore wind turbines in the field of existing breakwaters, its foundation is affected by the dual effects of waves and different structures. In order to ensure structural safety and evaluate the impact on breakwaters, A6 and A7 wind turbine foundations in th...

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Main Authors: Jiangnan Chen, Longzai Ge, Yanan Xu, Songgui Chen
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Longzai Ge
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description With the development and utilization of offshore wind turbines in the field of existing breakwaters, its foundation is affected by the dual effects of waves and different structures. In order to ensure structural safety and evaluate the impact on breakwaters, A6 and A7 wind turbine foundations in the breakwater head area were selected, and a 1:40 scale model test was conducted. The results showed the following: (1) After the implementation of the wind turbine project, the wave height of the breakwater only increased by 10%, and its stability was basically not affected; (2) The basic design elevation does not meet the requirements for run-up, and it is feasible to raise it by 1.0~1.5 m; (3) The wave force on A7 foundation is 2~4 times that of A6, and after the elevation is raised, the wave force decreases by 50%. Therefore, the structural design can be considered to adopt differentiated design according to different positions and types; (4) The experimental results are 1.2~1.5 times the standard formula calculation results, and the research results can enrich the current standard calculation basis. This study can not only solve practical problems in engineering but also provide basic data for similar projects in the future.
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spelling doaj-art-6324fd7f2e2e40819d502248f04a634f2025-08-20T03:06:31ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732025-03-01187167610.3390/en18071676An Experimental Study on Wave Force and Run-Up of Wind Turbine Foundation on Breakwater Under Wave ActionJiangnan Chen0Longzai Ge1Yanan Xu2Songgui Chen3The College of Harbour, Coastal and Offshore Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 210024, ChinaNational Engineering Research Center of Port Hydraulic Construction Technology, Tianjin Research Institute for Water Transport Engineering, M.O.T., Tianjin 300456, ChinaNational Engineering Research Center of Port Hydraulic Construction Technology, Tianjin Research Institute for Water Transport Engineering, M.O.T., Tianjin 300456, ChinaNational Engineering Research Center of Port Hydraulic Construction Technology, Tianjin Research Institute for Water Transport Engineering, M.O.T., Tianjin 300456, ChinaWith the development and utilization of offshore wind turbines in the field of existing breakwaters, its foundation is affected by the dual effects of waves and different structures. In order to ensure structural safety and evaluate the impact on breakwaters, A6 and A7 wind turbine foundations in the breakwater head area were selected, and a 1:40 scale model test was conducted. The results showed the following: (1) After the implementation of the wind turbine project, the wave height of the breakwater only increased by 10%, and its stability was basically not affected; (2) The basic design elevation does not meet the requirements for run-up, and it is feasible to raise it by 1.0~1.5 m; (3) The wave force on A7 foundation is 2~4 times that of A6, and after the elevation is raised, the wave force decreases by 50%. Therefore, the structural design can be considered to adopt differentiated design according to different positions and types; (4) The experimental results are 1.2~1.5 times the standard formula calculation results, and the research results can enrich the current standard calculation basis. This study can not only solve practical problems in engineering but also provide basic data for similar projects in the future.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/7/1676wind turbine foundationbreakwaterwave forcewave run-upmodel test
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An Experimental Study on Wave Force and Run-Up of Wind Turbine Foundation on Breakwater Under Wave Action
Energies
wind turbine foundation
breakwater
wave force
wave run-up
model test
title An Experimental Study on Wave Force and Run-Up of Wind Turbine Foundation on Breakwater Under Wave Action
title_full An Experimental Study on Wave Force and Run-Up of Wind Turbine Foundation on Breakwater Under Wave Action
title_fullStr An Experimental Study on Wave Force and Run-Up of Wind Turbine Foundation on Breakwater Under Wave Action
title_full_unstemmed An Experimental Study on Wave Force and Run-Up of Wind Turbine Foundation on Breakwater Under Wave Action
title_short An Experimental Study on Wave Force and Run-Up of Wind Turbine Foundation on Breakwater Under Wave Action
title_sort experimental study on wave force and run up of wind turbine foundation on breakwater under wave action
topic wind turbine foundation
breakwater
wave force
wave run-up
model test
url https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/7/1676
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