SMarT Foundations Simplify Installation
We know how time consuming, expensive and tedious it can be to wrestle a wind turbine foundation into the ground. Our SMarT Foundations simplify your installation and make the whole process easier and less expensive. As far as we know, The SMarT Foundation is the simplest and least expensive alternative for a small wind turbine on a freestanding tower.
Our foundations deliver:
- Optimized excavation geometry and concrete design
- Field-tested and validated design methods that demonstrate safety
- Added features to simplify permitting and inspections
All of this means you save time and money, and gain confidence in a successful project.
We know how tedious it can be to gather construction materials, so we include everything you need (except the excavation, concrete and some simple tools) in a Foundation Kit and deliver it right to your door.
Construction Drawings and a detailed Instruction Manual are included, along with information for obtaining wet-stamped drawings at moderate cost. You also have access to a step-by-step tutorial and answers to frequently asked questions.
What you gain with a SMarT Foundation:
- Pre-engineering to facilitate nationwide approval of wet-stamped Drawings
- Mill certificates for anchor bolts
- Vibration-resistant fasteners
- Minimum exposed concrete
- Detailed Instructions
- Simplified logistics
What you avoid with a SMarT Foundation:
- No forms
- No special tools
- No shopping for parts
- No tedious rebar tying
- No alignment problems
- No concrete inspections
- No messy cleanup of anchor bolts
Available SMarT Foundation Kits
Concrete anchors (anchor rods) are provided with these kits.
| SMarT Foundation Kit Model Number |
Bolt Circle (inches) | Minimum Anchor Rod Length (inches) | Anchor Rod Material Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34-17-28-36 | 17 | 28 | 36 |
| 34-19-32-36 | 19 | 32 | 36 |
| 45-19-32-36 | 19 | 32 | 36 |
| 45-19-37-55 | 19 | 37 | 55 |
| 55-23-40-55 | 23 | 40 | 55 |
| 70-23-40-55 | 23 | 40 | 55 |
For Towers Manufactured by Southwest Windpower
Choose the appropriate Foundation Kit for your turbine and tower height.
| Skystream 3.7 Tower Designation |
34-17 | 34-19 Hybrid | 45-19 | 45-19 Hybrid | 55-23 | 70-23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMarT Foundation Kit Model Number (max design wind speed 140 mph) |
34-17-28 | 34-19-32 | 45-19-32 | 45-19-37 | 55-23-40 | 70-23-40 |
SMarT Foundation Documents
Download the SMarT Foundation Drawings (PDF)
Download the SMarT Foundation Instructions (PDF)
