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A comparison of the predicted and measured gravitational stresses in VAWT (Vertical Axis Wind Turbine) blades

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OSTI ID:5809191
During the erection of the Sandia 34-Meter VAWT Test Bed, the induced gravitational stress state in the turbine blades and their associated deflections were measured. This manuscript details the measurements that were taken on the Test Bed blades during erection and compares them to the stresses and deflections predicted by the NASTRAN finite element code.
Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
5809191
Report Number(s):
SAND-87-1371C; CONF-880132-1; ON: DE88002113
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English