High Stress Uniaxial Tensile Fatigue of Plain Concrete as it Pertains to Offshore Wind Turbines
Brown, Connor.
2017
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Abstract: Abstract
High Stress Uniaxial Tensile Fatigue of Plain Concrete as it Pertains to Offshore Wind
Turbines Nonrenewable energy is currently the main power source of energy for the United
States. Using nonrenewable resources at current levels is detrimental to the environment
and is not a long-term solution to providing energy for humankind. Renewable energy such
as wind energy has ... read moregreat potential to replace or dramatically reduce the country's
dependence on these nonrenewable energy sources. Offshore wind energy offers a good
solution for coastal regions to reduce the dependence on these nonrenewable energy
sources. Substantial research and development is needed to support efforts for design
and construction of offshore wind turbines to have design lives that make their
construction and use economically viable. The objective of this thesis is to further an
understanding of the high stress tensile fatigue strength of plain concrete, primarily
through uniaxial tensile tests. The results of these tests were analyzed and combined
with previous data in this area to develop a better understanding for the response of
plain concrete in high stress to low cycle
loading.
Thesis (M.S.)--Tufts University, 2017.
Submitted to the Dept. of Civil Engineering.
Advisor: Dan Kuchma.
Committee: Brian Brenner, and Babak Moaveni.
Keyword: Civil engineering.read less - ID:
- h989rf50w
- Component ID:
- tufts:23088
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