Resin uptake plays a critical role in the stiffness‐to‐weight ratio of wind turbine blades in
which sandwich composites are used extensively. This work examines the flexural …

Tunneling cracks are observed in the adhesive of the trailing-edge bond line of wind-turbine
rotor blades subjected to high-cycle fatigue. To identify the root causes of these cracks, their …

The paper presented an experimental study on the effect of the resin reinforced core
configuration and core thickness on in-plane compressive responses and failure behaviors …

This study investigates fracture behaviour of sandwich structures with foam core slits. These
slits are typically machined in the foam core materials to improve manufacturability but …

Thermal residual stresses can have a substantial impact on the bond-line fatigue of wind-
turbine blades and the initiation of tunneling cracks in the adhesive layer early in their …

This study provides a new perspective on the failure of sandwich panels in a composite wind
turbine blade. Fractographic characteristics of fracture regions are examined thoroughly …

The rotor blade is the key component of a wind turbine generator (WTG) and converts the
energy of the wind into a mechanically useful form of energy. It represents a significant cost …

Infusible thermoplastic Elium® family of resins from Arkema have garnered much attention in
recent years as a possible replacement for thermoset resins in laminate and sandwich …

Composite sandwich structures are widely used in the fields of aviation, marine, and energy
due to their high specific stiffness and design flexibility. Improving the mechanical properties …

This dissertation covers the topics of mechanical characterizations of sandwich composites
and 3D printed polymers which can potentially be used in the wind turbine blades. Chapter …