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tripod

A generic tripod space frame.

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Tripod (foundation)

The tripod or jacket is a type of foundation for offshore wind turbines. The tripod is generally more expensive than other types of foundation. However, for large turbines and higher water depth, the cost disadvantage might be compensated when durability is also taken into account.

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E.R.G. Quaeghebeur (TU Delft)

Cite the database: Quaeghebeur, E., Sanchez Perez-Moreno, S., and Zaaijer, M. B.: WESgraph: a graph database for the wind farm domain, Wind Energ. Sci., 5, 259–284, 2020. doi:10.5194/wes-5-259-2020

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