Month: February 2018
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I can’t believe they invented it: “factual” vs “interpretative” geotechnical report
One of the things I’d like the most about my job is the fact that I still learn new things, even on topic were I wrongly believe there is not much more new to see. This week during a telco with my accomplice in crime Eduardo I’ve discovered a new trick that I suspect has…
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Financial securities: what’s that all about?
A financial security is an instrument to give a party (for instance, the buyer of a wind turbine foundation) an assurance that the seller (in this case, the company that build the foundation) will perform according to his obligation (that is, will comply with the technical and commercial requirements). They can have different names –…
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Environmental impacts of wind farms
When I talk about my job with people coming from different businesses I receive often question linked to the “environmental impact” of wind turbines. This term include various effect related to the construction of a wind farm. They can be summarized in the following categories: Visual impact Are wind turbines ugly or not? This is…