Identification of Debonding Damage at Spar Cap-Shear Web Joints by Artificial Neural Network Using Natural Frequency Relevant Key Features of Composite Wind Turbine Blades

As the size and weight of blades increase with the recent trend toward larger wind turbines, it is important to ensure the structural integrity of the blades. For this reason, the blade consists of an upper and lower skin that receives the load directly, a shear web that supports the two skins, and...

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Main Authors: Yun-Jung Jang, Hyeong-Jin Kim, Hak-Geun Kim, Ki-Weon Kang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/12/5327