Civil Engineering for Offshore Wind Farms

Civil Engineering for Offshore Wind Farms is an informative and practical guide to some of the latest developments in the field of civil engineering associated with offshore wind. The book covers the development of a wind farm project from the conceptual stage, through the more involved requirements of detailed design, fabrication, and installation, operations and maintenance, and the challenges associated with decommissioning. Wide ranging in scope, the chapters present recent developments, case studies and contributions from leading practitioners in the field. Throughout the book there is an emphasis on how to reduce the costs of offshore wind without compromising safety and reliability. Each chapter has been written by specialist engineers and reviewed by independent experts.

Topics include

• preliminary surveys, site selection and feasibility studies
• structural and geotechnical design considerations
• legal requirements and managing health and safety issues
• economics of offshore wind farms
• engineering associated with electrical cables
• essential considerations of the supply chain
• installation and decommissioning of the structures after construction.

Civil Engineering for Offshore Wind Farms is an essential practical reference for civil engineers within the renewable energy sector and those entering the industry. It also provides a valuable overview for graduates.