Polymer-matrix composite structures with both self-monitoring and self-healing properties
are proposed using a dual-material additive manufacturing technique. A double-nozzle …

The third-generation gravity base foundation, which consists of a concrete-based structure
with infill aggregates, is designed for water depths greater than 20 m. In this study, a …

With the development of wind energy, the unit capacity of wind turbine is becoming larger
and the height of the support tower is getting higher. Limited by the transport conditions, the …

This paper introduces an optimal design method of swept blades for Horizontal Axis Wind
Turbines, which comprehensively takes both annual energy production (AEP) and blade …

I. Introduction ind energy conversion is a fast growing source among renewable energies in
the world. Wind turbines are getting larger for past ten years to capture more energy from the …

Aeroelastic behaviour of composite wings and wind turbine blades in the incompressible
and compressible flow regimes is investigated utilizing a geometrically nonlinear Thin Wall …

Bending-twisting coupling induced in big composite wind turbine blades is one of the
passive control mechanisms which is exploited to mitigate loads incurred due to deformation …

Composite materials are good candidates for hydrofoils manufacturing, ensuring a good
balance between strength and weight. In the high performances sailing yacht domain …

Composite materials are good candidates for hydrofoil manufacturing, ensuring a good
balance between strength and weight. This study investigates experimentally and …

In this thesis study, the main objective is to investigate the effect of bending-twisting coupling
in composite wind turbine blades on the load alleviation, power generation and structural …