According to the climate crisis, offshore wind turbines can play an important role to improve
the green energy sector. Due to the rough and stochastic metocean environment, the fatigue …

This paper presents the results of an experimental activity performed within the FREEDAM
project, which is a project granted by the European Community devoted to the development …

Based on Sanders shell theory, modeling and dynamic analysis of bolted joined cylindrical
shell were studied in this paper. When subjected to external excitations, contact state such …

The cost of a tubular steel tower supporting a wind converter becomes increasingly
important in a competitive energy market. In-situ connection between tower segments is an …

An experimental investigation into the structural response and slip resistance of aluminium
alloy–stainless steel connections fastened by means of high-strength stainless steel swage …

Generally, collapses of wind turbine towers are caused by bolt ruptures or flange
separations at ring flange joints; it is therefore imperative to identify the failure characteristics …

Machine-tool life is one limiting factor affecting productivity. The requirement for wear-
resistant materials for cutting tools to increase their longevity is therefore critical. Titanium …

The use of bolted joints to connect the transition piece and monopile is nowadays widely
applied in the offshore wind industry. Traditionally, grouted connections were used in the …

The non-axial force connection used in the earth-anchored cable-stayed bridge, consisting
of the outer box girder, steel box girder inside and support system, allows the sliding …

Several experimental lap shear tests have been performed to assess the initial values of the
slip resistance and their evolution during a cyclic loading history. Both friction dampers with …