Contracts related to wind power are situated in wind farms, which consist of wind turbines located in the same area. JIITEE Työt contributes to the construction of wind turbines by carrying out works related to the foundations - the construction of wind turbines requires careful foundation work."In wind power projects, we conduct drilling work for rock anchor foundations perform water permeability tests, and grouting," says JIITEE´s Site Manager Lassi Levaste.
The rock foundation begins with drilling holes into the rock according to the plans and then conducting a water permeability test. In the water permeability test, water is grouted into the rock under pressure to determine the extent of cracks and fissures.
"Initially, a hole is drilled into the rock, and a water permeability test is performed. If necessary, any holes and cracks are grouted with cement, which is allowed to dry for a week. Afterward, they are drilled open again, and a new water permeability test is conducted. This process is repeated until the desired level of rock tightness is achieved," explains JIITEE Works' Site Supervisor Priit Idavain.