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We would like to invite you to come and see the posters at our upcoming conference. The posters will showcase a diverse range of research topics, and will give delegates an opportunity to engage with the authors and learn more about their work. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or simply curious about the latest developments in your field, we believe that the posters will offer something of interest to everyone. So please join us at the conference and take advantage of this opportunity to learn and engage with your peers in industry and the academic community.
PO009: Automated stress verification of reinforcement for wind turbine foundations
Sjonnie Boonstra, Digital Engineer, Windbase
Abstract
Delivering onshore wind projects at scale requires balancing speed, cost, safety, and sustainability. Within this, reinforcement plays a decisive role: it represents roughly a quarter of total foundation costs and is critical to structural reliability. How reinforcement is designed and verified therefore has a direct influence not only on construction budgets, but also on the environmental impact and long-term performance. Yet in practice, verification is still largely a manual task—time-consuming, prone to inconsistencies, and vulnerable to human error. We introduce an automated stress verification workflow that integrates finite element model results into a standardized, digital process. By automatically identifying critical reinforcement groups using advanced clustering algorithms, filtering out non-physical stress peaks that result from computational inaccuracies, and suggesting optimization measures, the system ensures reliable design verification while freeing up time for value-adding activities. This leads to: - Shorter lead times through reduced design cycle times. - Lower costs thanks to fewer errors and streamlined reporting. - Reduction of reinforcement, impacting both costs and environmental impact. - Reduction of worker lifting loads during installation of reinforcement. - Future-proofing by enabling fully automated design optimization. Pilot projects demonstrate reductions in design evaluation time by up to half a week and consistent improvements in report quality. This translates into more design iterations within the same schedule, leading to smarter and more competitive wind farm foundations. By embedding intelligence into the design workflow, this development is not just a technical step forward, but a strategic enabler for faster, safer, and more sustainable wind energy deployment.
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