Abstract: The transverse isotropic (TI) creep behavior of rocks was investigated using laboratory tests and constitutive modelling. Triaxial stepwise and multiple-stage creep tests were performed to investigate the TI creep behavior ...

Abstract: The structure of the layered rocks is characterized by oriented bedding planes, resulting in transverse isotropy in deformation and strength. An elastoplastic constitutive model was proposed for transversely isotropic (TI) ...

Abstract: The offshore wind industry is undergoing a rapid development due to its advantage over the onshore wind farm. The vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) is deemed to be potential in offshore wind energy utilization. A design ...