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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 28, 2020
Filed:
Sep. 20, 2017
Holcim Technology Ltd, Jona, CH;
Christian Schuldt, Holderbank, CH;
Arne Stecher, Holderbank, CH;
HOLCIM TECHNOLOGY LTD, Jona, CH;
Abstract
In a foundation for a windmill with a circular or polygonal pedestal for supporting a windmill tower and a plurality of ribs, which project radially outwards from the pedestal, the pedestal is divided into a plurality of circumferential portions, wherein a circumferential portion and a rib are each formed by at least one prefabricated concrete element, respectively, and wherein the prefabricated concrete elements are made of reinforced concrete, which includes a first reinforcement structure, which includes radial tensioning elements, in particular tension rods or tensioning strands, for stressing the prefabricated concrete elements. A second reinforcement structure is also provided, which holds the circumferential portions together and is coupled with the first reinforcement structure, in particular the radial tensioning elements.