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Modeling wind turbine blades by geometrically-exact beam and shell elements: A comparative approach

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Autor(es):
Faccio Junior, Celso Jaco [1] ; Pegoraro Cardozo, Ana Carolina [1] ; Monteiro Junior, Valdemar [1] ; Neto, Alfredo Gay [1]
Número total de Autores: 4
Afiliação do(s) autor(es):
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Polytech Sch, Dept Struct & Geotech Engn, Sao Paulo - Brazil
Número total de Afiliações: 1
Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
Fonte: ENGINEERING STRUCTURES; v. 180, p. 357-378, FEB 1 2019.
Citações Web of Science: 3
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Novel designs of wind turbine blades may lead to very flexible structures experiencing large deformation not only in extreme events but also on operational conditions. In this context, this work aims to compare two geometrically nonlinear structural modeling approaches that handle large deformation of blade structures: 3D geometrically-exact beam and shell finite element models. Specifically, the focus is on studying the accuracy limits of the beam model when compared to the shell model in scenarios of large deformations. Regarding the beam model, due to geometric complexity of typical cross-sections of wind turbine blades, a theory is adopted that allows for the creation of arbitrary multicellular cross-sections. Two simplified blade geometries are considered, and comparisons between the models are made in statics and dynamics. Results showed that the beam and shell models present very similar global behavior. Locally, however, extreme load cases led shell models to show local buckling phenomena close to the trailing edge, which may play a role in novel HAWT designs. (AU)

Processo FAPESP: 15/11655-3 - Modelo estrutural para estudo da dinâmica de pás de turbinas eólicas
Beneficiário:Alfredo Gay Neto
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular