Effects of defects in composite wind turbine blades – Part 3: A framework for treating defects as uncertainty variables for blade analysis

Given that wind turbine blades are large structures, the use of low-cost composite manufacturing processes and materials has been necessary for the industry to be cost competitive. Since these manufacturing methods can lead to the inclusion of unwanted defects, potentially reducing blade life, t...

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Main Authors: T. W. Riddle, J. W. Nelson, D. S. Cairns
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2018-03-01
Series:Wind Energy Science
Online Access:https://www.wind-energ-sci.net/3/107/2018/wes-3-107-2018.pdf