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Environmental Risks to Infrastructure Innovation Programme

Wind Turbine Foundation Ultrasonic Spectral Characterisation (WINSPEC)

CIRIA Ref:

NERC Ref:

Start Date:

12

NE/M008444/1

31/10/2014

Case Study:

Call Year:

End Date:

N/A

2014

30/10/2015

Research Institution:

British Geological Survey

Principle Investigator:

Dr David Gunn

CO Investigator(s):

Industry Partners:

E.ON New Build and Technology Ltd

Hazards

Geological hazards

The aim of this innovation project is to demonstrate the feasibility of the ultrasound method on engineered structures in a marine environment. This study is evaluating the characteristics of ultrasonic echoes for assessing the conditions of wind turbine foundation structures. The project will provide the catalyst for the development of a potential routine commercial inspection service, impacting significantly on offshore wind farm management by improving estimates of wind turbine life cycle and better prioritisation of retrofitted repairs.

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