Pultrusion manufacturing of fiber reinforced polymers has been shown to yield some of the
highest mechanical properties for unidirectional composites, having a high degree of fiber …

The objective of this study is to assess the commercial viability to develop cost-competitive
carbon fiber composites specifically suited for the unique loading experienced by wind …

We investigate the optimal relationship between the aerodynamic power, thrust loading and
size of a wind turbine rotor when its design is constrained by a static aerodynamic load …

A novel wind turbine rotor optimization methodology is presented. Using an assumption of
radial independence it is possible to obtain an optimal relationship between the global …

A novel wind turbine rotor optimization methodology is presented. Using an assumption of
radial independence it is possible to obtain an optimal relationship between the global …

First, I would like to thank my committee members; Prof. Matthew Lackner, Prof. James
Manwell, Prof. Yahya Modarres-Sadeghi, and Prof. Sanjay Arwade. I would also like to thank …

The main purpose of a wind turbine is to create electrical energy for the electrical grid. When
extracting energy from the wind, loads are exerted on the turbine blades, which carry …