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Numerical analysis can be useful for the investigation of important aspects of offshore foundation
prototypes that otherwise could hardly be studied experimentally, like the evolution of pore-water pressure around
the monopile foundation of an offshore wind turbine under extreme loading. A combination of mixed pressuredisplacement
formulations along with a constitutive model for sands based on the Generalized Plasticity Theory
can replicate accurately the soil behaviour in saturated conditions. However, additional issues must be taken into
account in order to perform numerical simulations of offshore piles. Some implications of the Babuska-Brezzi
restriction, as well as considerations about the pile-soil interface and suitable solution strategies are discussed
here. Due to the high cost of the transient analysis, the parallel computation offers a promising perspective, but
can be complex and needs to be implemented carefully in order to avoid a performance deterioration. A brief
overview on current trends and functional software is given here.
Following a modular concept an integrated monitoring system has been developed that includes all components of offshore wind turbines (OWEC). Using commercially available measurement equipments of the involved partners this system was tested at the wind turbine Multibrid M5000_2 in Bremerhaven. Additional results of the research project are findings on the use of embedded FBG sensors in rotor blades that allow condition assessments based on local information. Newly developed algorithms for the identification of external loads and damage characteristics of the structural components have been tested in operation. Developed methods for monitoring based structural assessment were used, which will be suitable to optimize structural maintenance works.