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The current study presents the methodology of the wind turbine foundation optimization. Initially the forces applied on the system wind turbine – foundation are being analyzed. It is presented which phenomena need to be faced due to the applied forces and after implementing the sensitivity analysis, the critical check of the system is identified and proved to be the check against overturn. After following a repetitive procedure, the optimum dimensions and reinforcement of the foundation are being calculated while Eurocodes restrictions are met. At a next phase the foundation is being calculated as beam slab leading to the optimum design and the cost calculation through removal of concrete quantity and insert of rock materials either from deposit areas or by reusing the excavation products. The proposed method is implemented on actual wind turbine showing in numbers the saving in time, cost and environmental footprint. The algorithm can be used for any kind of soil, wind turbine and foundation.
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Lagaros, N., Vougioukas, E., Triantafillou, S., Stamos, A., Pappa, C. (2024). Optimization of on Shore Wind Turbine Foundation. In: Gabriele, S., Manuello Bertetto, A., Marmo, F., Micheletti, A. (eds) Shell and Spatial Structures. IWSS 2023. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 437. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44328-2_78
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