Using the model outlined in this thesis, matrix dominated effects on the structural performance of wind turbine blades are highlighted. After studying the influence of the matrix system on the global structure, the matrix dominated effects on a local level taking fabrication effects such as ply waviness are studied. Results show that the failure mechanisms for compression loads are mainly driven by the matrix properties. The outcomes presented here provide a valuable exposure to the development of matrix systems that are damage tolerant to common fabrication defects.
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Using the model outlined in this thesis, matrix dominated effects on the structural performance of wind turbine blades are highlighted. After studying the influence of the matrix system on the global structure, the matrix dominated effects on a local level taking fabrication effects such as ply waviness are studied. Results show that the failure mechanisms for compression loads are mainly driven by the matrix properties. The outcomes presented here provide a valuable exposure to the development...
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