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[Jason Clark]

For my university project I have created a section of a wind turbine blade and created three models with different internal structures. I have calculated the X and Y components of the loads would be experienced by the blade caused

This load varies along the span of the blade, and I am look to apply multiple loads, in the x and y direction along the span of the blade.

I know I should also apply a displacement boundary condition on the cross section of either face however I'm not exaclty sure the best way to do this.

So far I have applied a pressure on the top face, and defined it by the X and Y direction, which has allowed me to at least prove the structural components are improving the strength of the blade.

Just wondering the best way to apply evenly spaces X and Y loads incrementally along the blade.

Any help appreciated.

[Ashish Khemka]

Hi Jason,

 

You can apply the load as tabular data. Create a table in Excel based on your calculations snd then just paste the same.

 

For displacements, you can define functions as well.

 

Regards,

Ashish Khemka