2020 Volume 76 Issue 2 Pages I_438-I_443
In this study, in applying the suction bucket structure to the foundation of an offshore wind turbine, in order to evaluate the bearing force characteristics of the structure against unidirectional horizontal loads and repeated horizontal loads, a soil vessel experiment was carried out in 1 G gravitational field. Through this study, the experimental result was consistent with previous studies in Europe that were prior to this technology. Moreover, it was possible to set the design load that satisfies the allowable inclination angle by using the ultimate strength of the structure.
