An efficient modeling approach for dynamic simulation of wind turbine blades

S. Alpay, A. Barut, E. Madenci

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Abstract

The present study presents a finite element analysis method with a shell element suitable for transverse as well as in-plane bending deformations to investigate the static and dynamic response of a horizontal axis wind turbine blade. It permits the modeling and analysis of blades with a good balance between accuracy and computational efficiency. This threedimensional approach is capable of accounting for the coupling between rigid-body rotation and large flexible deformations. In addition to the deformation response of the blade, it provides the stress and strain fields in the spar and the skin necessary for failure prediction.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication51st AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc.
ISBN (Print)9781600867422
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010

Publication series

NameCollection of Technical Papers - AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference
ISSN (Print)0273-4508

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Architecture
  • General Materials Science
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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