Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This paper presents an innovative design and construction approach for a 220‐m‐high wind turbine tower, designed to meet the increasing demand for renewable energy and the specific needs of large‐scale wind energy projects. The design leverages a hybrid structural concept with a concrete foundation that supports three inclined legs and a composite concrete‐steel main tower, optimizing both structural stability and constructability. An analysis of various load conditions, including wind pressure, natural frequency, and the embodied CO2 emissions of the structure, is conducted to ensure sustainable and efficient performance. The construction methodology utilizes modular, segmental assembly and advanced lifting techniques, allowing for effective installation. This approach also proposes an adaptation for a challenging environment, such as a deep offshore scenario, by introducing an innovative construction method with a floating system. The findings demonstrate the potential of this tower design to improve wind energy generation efficiency, reduce carbon footprint, and set a new benchmark for future large‐scale wind turbine projects.
Source: Structural Concrete
DOI: 10.1002/suco.70096
Authors: Aibek Toktorbai, Long Doansy, Freddy Arinez, Hugo Corres, Javier Martinez, Akio Kasuga
Institution: Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Language: English
Subfield: Aerospace Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,820
OpenAlex ID: W4410699129