Effects of defects in composite wind turbine blades – Part 1: Characterization and mechanical testing

The Montana State University Composite Material Technologies Research Group performed a study to ascertain the effects of defects that often result from the manufacture of composite wind turbine blades. The first step in this multiyear study was to systematically quantify and enter these defects...

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Main Authors: J. W. Nelson, T. W. Riddle, D. S. Cairns
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2017-12-01
Series:Wind Energy Science
Online Access:https://www.wind-energ-sci.net/2/641/2017/wes-2-641-2017.pdf