GDG conducts tidal foundation testing for OpenHydro

Gavin and Doherty Geosolutions Ltd. (GDG), an Irish based engineering company, has completed the first phase of the foundation testing for OpenHydro tidal turbine project.

GDG has completed stage 1 of foundation testing for a tidal turbine project, exploring the interaction of the structure’s vertical self-weight and the horizontal environmental loading in order to optimize the turbine sub-base design.

Stage 1 included site selection, geotechnical investigations, ground interpretation, foundation design and installation, foundation testing methodology and data analysis.

GDG is a company that provides engineering services to the international market, including concept design, detailed design, in-situ monitoring and general geotechnical advice.

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