Experimental investigation of design and retrofit methods for blast load mitigation – A state-of-the-art review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.03.088
Abstract: Abstract The number of intentional and unintentional explosions is constantly increasing worldwide. Owing to increasing threat, the need for safer structures is of utmost importance. This paper summarizes and systematizes the studies conducted on blast… read more here.
Keywords: retrofit methods; design retrofit; experimental investigation; blast load ... See more keywords
Combined Pitch and Trailing Edge Flap Control for Load Mitigation of Wind Turbines
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DOI: 10.3390/en11102519
Abstract: Using active control methods for load mitigation in wind turbines could greatly reduce the cost of per kilowatt hour of wind power. In this work, the combined pitch and trailing edge flap control (CPFC) for… read more here.
Keywords: pitch; trailing edge; mitigation wind; control ... See more keywords
Wave Load Mitigation by Perforation of Monopiles
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DOI: 10.3390/jmse8050352
Abstract: The design of large diameter monopiles (8–10 m) at intermediate to deep waters is largely driven by the fatigue limit state and mainly due to wave loads. The scope of the present paper is to… read more here.
Keywords: perforation; mitigation perforation; wave load; load mitigation ... See more keywords