Tag: grout
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Wind turbine foundation remedial work: an example
The purpose of the remedial works in a damaged wind turbine foundation is to provide an alternative load path. Other operation that are normally done are injection of mortar or resins in the cracks and water sealing. Here you have an example of remedial works in case of foundation failure and subsequent tower movements. The…
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Wind turbines foundations grouting
Grout is an extra high properties material that is normally used in wind farm construction just below the tower flange, above the foundation. It is a transition material, designed to have a very high fatigue resistance. All the dynamic loads need to be transferred and absorbed by the grout connecting the tower to the foundation…