@inproceedings{3f44ee54d34b48e4bd5d30f548dc3bf0,
title = "Optimization of wind turbine blade spars",
abstract = "In order to be competitive in the energy market, the cost of wind power has to be driven down. Current blade designs exhibit a cubic relationship between length and mass. The aim of this project is to improve on this trend by exploring new structural concepts. Optimization techniques and high performance composites are used here as tools to devise novel ideas for the production of longer, more cost effcient blades that deliver cheaper kWh.",
author = "Alberto Pirrera and Marco Capuzzi and Neil Buckney and Weaver, {Paul M.}",
year = "2012",
doi = "10.2514/6.2012-1500",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781600869372",
series = "Collection of Technical Papers - AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference",
publisher = "American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc.",
booktitle = "53rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference",
note = "53rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference ; Conference date: 23-04-2012 Through 26-04-2012",
}