Description
University of Dundee’s geotechnical engineering group has unveiled plans to develop new anchoring technology and analysis techniques for floating wind farms.
| Period | 24 Jun 2022 |
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Media coverage
Media coverage
Title New floating wind farm research could increase installation depth Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Ground Engineering Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 24/06/22 Description University of Dundee’s geotechnical engineering group has unveiled plans to develop new anchoring technology and analysis techniques for floating wind farms. Producer/Author Nia Kajastie URL https://www.geplus.co.uk/news/new-floating-wind-farm-research-could-increase-installation-depth-24-06-2022/ Persons Michael Brown, Andrew Brennan
Keywords
- Floating wind
- Anchoring
- Drag embedment anchors
- renewable energy
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Research Outputs
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Physical modelling of deep screw piles in medium-dense sands for floating wind applications
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Centrifuge modelling of two-way axial cyclic response of screw piles for offshore wind
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Centrifuge Modeling of the Installation Advancement Ratio Effect on the Cyclic Response of a Single-Helix Screw Pile for Floating Offshore Wind
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The effect of installation advancement ratio on interaction between helices of screw piles for offshore renewable energy
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Comparison of 1g and centrifuge modelling of drag embedment anchors with subsurface wireless tracking
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Dynamic three-dimensional rigid body interaction with highly deformable solids, a material point approach
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Anchor geotechnics for floating offshore wind: Current technologies and future innovations
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cone Penetration Tests (CPTs) in layered soils: a Material Point approach
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Projects
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Activity
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Public Engagement Lecture: Geotechnical modelling for the advancement of offshore renewable energy application
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Public engagement talk, Cafe Scientifique: Developing Silent Foundations & Anchors for Offshore Renewable Applications
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Public Engagement: Tayport Episcopalian Church Talk, Sea Sunday: Local Offshore Renewable Energy Investigation and Development
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Invited speakers at Geowynd's Bi-weekly internal seminar series- Screw pile groups for floating wind anchoring
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Keynote presentation: GEOLAB’s Second Next Generation Training Workshop
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Press/Media
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Scottish university looks to revolutionise wind energy with floating turbines
Press/Media: Research