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Quasi-UD glass fibre NCF composites for wind energy applications: a review of requirements and existing fatigue data for blade materials

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 June 2013

Katleen Vallons ,
Georg Adolphs ,
Paul Lucas ,
Stepan V. Lomov  and
Ignaas Verpoest
Katleen Vallons*
Affiliation:
Department of Materials Engineering, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
Georg Adolphs
Affiliation:
Owens Corning, Composites Solutions Business, Sant Vicençde Castellet, Spain
Paul Lucas
Affiliation:
Owens Corning, Composites Solutions Business, Science & Technology Center, Chambéry, France
Stepan V. Lomov
Affiliation:
Department of Materials Engineering, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
Ignaas Verpoest
Affiliation:
Department of Materials Engineering, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
*
aCorresponding author: Katleen.vallons@mtm.kuleuven.be

Abstract

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Quasi-unidirectional glass fibre non crimp fabric composites are routinely used in wind energy applications. An important factor to consider in this type of application is the fatigue behaviour of the materials. The present paper gives an overview of the current approach to material fatigue testing and design in the wind energy industry, as well as a review of available material data for the fatigue of unidirectional glass fibre composites. Both “pure” unidirectional and quasi-unidirectional (NCF-based) materials are considered.

Keywords

Fabricstextilesfatiguestitching
Type
Research Article
Information
Mechanics & Industry , Volume 14 , Issue 3 , 2013 , pp. 175 - 189
Copyright
© AFM, EDP Sciences 2013

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