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Introduction to NuMAD: A numerical manufacturing and design tool

Conference ·
OSTI ID:554169

Given the complex geometry of most wind turbine blades, structural modeling using the finite element method is generally performed using a unique model for each particular blade analysis. Development time (often considerable) spent creating a model for one blade may not aid in the development of a model for a different blade. In an effort to reduce model development time and increase the usability of advanced finite element analysis capabilities, a new software tool, NuMAD, is being developed.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
554169
Report Number(s):
SAND--97-2746C; AIAA--98-0060; CONF-970135--; ON: DE98001042
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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