The effect of manufacturing defects on the fatigue performance of wind turbine blades

Manufacturing defects are one of the main reasons for premature failure of wind turbine blades. This thesis investigates the effects of manufacturing defects on the fatigue performance of composite wind turbine blades. A strategic defect risk management protocol for wind turbine blade manufacture is...

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Main Author: Galappaththi, Udayanga Indunil Kumara
Published: Glasgow Caledonian University 2014
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.636810