Many transmission structures are tested to failure at full-scale, leading to an improved understanding of capacity compared to most structures. Typically when extreme wind events occur, the maximum ...

Tornado is a small-scale vortex generated in strong unstable weather conditions. Its narrow strike range and high destructive force are its key attributes. Compared with other wind-induced disasters, ...

In recent years, China has witnessed the extensive construction of offshore wind farms. The safe running of offshore wind turbines in the northern sea is affected by intermittent floating ice and ...