Comparison of Pile-Brace Foundations
Foundation Types / Foundation Variants
| Pile-Brace Foundation | Monopile | Jacket | Tripod | Floating Structure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material Requirement | low resolved framework high notch toughness | high | low | high | very high |
| Manufacturing Costs | low–medium; small components; machine production | medium; thick materials | high; space nodes “handmade” | medium | medium |
| Installation Costs | medium; partly new methods but pre-assembly in port | low; methods tested; heavy components | low | low | low; assembly at port location |
| Maintenance Costs | medium | low | high | high | high |
| Stiffness | high | low | high | medium | very low |
| Planning Costs | high | low | high | high | high |
| Note | No applications in offshore wind yet | Very deep water possible |