Tetra Tech, Inc.
WIND TURBINE FOUNDATION AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING A WIND TURBINE FOUNDATION

Abstract:

A wind turbine foundation and method for making a wind turbine foundation. The wind turbine foundation preferably includes a core member including a substantially cylindrically-shaped main body, a first outer flange extending out from the main body along an upper section of the core member, and a second outer flange extending out from the main body along a lower section of the core member, a plurality of radial girders connected to the first outer flange and the second outer flange and radiating out from the core member, and a reinforced concrete base slab supporting the metal base can and the plurality of radial girders.