WTG foundation design

Preliminary design

Report and schematic drawings to identify potential cost optimisations based on the geotechnical report and to compare required designs for different wind turbine models under consideration
Designs according to international standards and specific wind guidelines, taking into account local country regulations

Detailed designs (full structural report and construction drawings) based on our experience and the turbine manufacturers’ requirements to ensure a safe, reliable and economical design. Complete verifications including: loads, partial safety factor, dynamic rotational stiffness, SLS and ULS, fatigue analysis and reinforcement calculation.
Bankable reports: Designs that can be submitted for approval to insurers, banks, manufacturers and others. We guide our clients through to final validation by these organisations.

Soft Spot

Expected reduction in terms of materials and earthworks ranges between 5 – 20%.

Anchor cage design

In-house capacity to deliver optimized anchor cages

Rimmed foundation

Material savings : to be discovered…Please contact us

Piled foundation

In-house capacity of designing all kinds of piles

Ribbed foundation

Star-shaped foundation with important concrete savings

Rock adapter/anchor

Minimalistic foundation anchored in healthy rock

High pedestal/plinth

Allowing for more hub height

Hollow foundation for concrete towers

Met mast foundations (permanent)
Design Reviews/CAT III Checks: full independent calculations and cross-checks against 3rd party consultant’s design with suggestions for improvement/optimisation of these foundations where necessary.
Foundations for transmission line towers
Ducts drawing : Upon request CTE Wind will establish ducts drawings. This will be based on the information given by the customer: number, position and diameter of the ducts as well as their bending radius.
Special foundation solutions for turbine prototypes (i.e.: offshore prototype, two-blade turbine, guyed mast, folding mast, tripods, lattice towers, towers for self climbing cranes, etc…)