Combined Analytical and Finite Element Beam Model for Wind Turbine Blades
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Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 29(16), 2422-2437
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Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites
Pages
2422-2437
Date Issued
2010
Date
2010
Author(s)
Lin, Huei-Jeng
Lai, Wei-Ming
Kuo, Yan-Min
Abstract
Finite element method (FEM) has been widely used in recent years to analyze fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) beams such as wind turbine blades. Although it is generic and convenient, FEM does little to shed light on the mechanical behavior of structures. Moreover, it is inefficient in calculation. This study presents a combined analytical and finite element beam (CAFB) model with an inclination angle correction to solve the non-prismatic, blade-like FRP beam problem. It not only substantially reduces computational time, but also helps us comprehend the mechanical behavior. Also, the inclination angle correction is supposed to correct the overestimated axial stiffness due to the topology of beams. In the presented cases, the CAFB model can accurately analyze the FRP thin-walled beams with all results being certified by finite element analysis software, and the correction is especially effective in small fiber orientation angles.
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