Dr. Steffen Czichon

Head of Rotor Blades Department Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems

Conference Day 1

9:30 AM From Tip/Top to bottom – challenges in validation of structural components for off-shore wind turbines


• Off-shore wind turbine structural validation faces challenges from top to

bottom, requiring thorough analysis and testing.

• Extreme loading conditions necessitate robust validation techniques to

ensure component integrity.

• Validation at the tip involves assessing aerodynamics, material fatigue, and

structural response.

• Validation at the bottom involves evaluating foundation stability and

dynamic interaction with the supporting structure.

Dr. Steffen Czichon

Head of Department

Fraunhofer IWES

Focus Day

9:50 AM From Tip/Top to bottom – challenges in validation of structural components for off-shore wind turbines


• Off-shore wind turbine structural validation faces challenges from top to bottom, requiring thorough analysis and testing.


• Extreme loading conditions necessitate robust validation techniques to ensure component integrity.


• Validation at the tip involves assessing aerodynamics, material fatigue, and structural response.


• Validation at the bottom involves evaluating foundation stability and dynamic interaction with the supporting structure.


Dr. Steffen Czichon,


Head of Department


Fraunhofer IWES


Alexander Schenck


Head of Department, Support Structures


Fraunhofer IWES

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