These precast foundations are being prefabricated in a dedicated workshop on Masnedø area and are stored in a dedicated area were the precast pier shaft will be installed. At this point, the foundation/pier will be ready for the load-out.
The precast foundation/pier will be lifted and moved using a SPMT (Self Propelled Modular Transporters) until the top of a flat barge towed by tugs. At the end of the load-out on the barge, the element is fixed to the barge by a proper sea fastening and transported to his final position set by a precise DGPS system and topographic survey.
To conclude the installation process, the precast foundation is placed by a special catamaran vessel equipped with a strand jack system that is responsible for sinking the foundation/pier until reaching the pre-levelled gravel bed.
