Practical application of topology optimization to the design of large wind turbine towers

Structural topology optimization is a mathematical approach developed to perform design optimization with the purpose of reducing the material usage, while maximizing structural performance, in accordance to specific design constraints. The principles behind this technique have been around for many...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Warshawsky, Brandon Lee
Other Authors: Swan, Colby C., 1960-
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: University of Iowa 2015
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Online Access:https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/1928
https://ir.uiowa.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=5984&context=etd