DEEP FOUNDATION GROUND ANCHORS IN THE WIND ENERGY INDUSTRY Current Status of Design and Construction Practices and Introduction of a Patented System to Improve Foundation Performance

摘要

Long-term performance and behavior of post-tensioned ground anchors subjected to axial cyclic loading constitutes an important aspect of the stability, reliability and overall performance of wind turbine deep foundations. Axial cyclic loading of post-tensioned (PT) ground anchors in soils has not been thoroughly investigated as evidenced by the research conducted for this topic.