@inproceedings{62f203b29bb74ec09ae733ee6fb1f9c1,
title = "Damage assessment of hydrokinetic composite turbine blades",
abstract = "Damage assessment of composite blades is investigated for hydrokinetic turbine applications in which low-velocity impact damage is possible. The blades are carbon/epoxy laminates that are made using an out-of-autoclave process and the blade design is a hydrofoil with constant cross-section. Both undamaged and damaged blades are manufactured and instrumented with strain sensors. Water tunnel testing is conducted with varying flow velocities and for different blade angles. A theoretical simulation is included that is based on finite-element method. The influence of damage on the response characteristics is discussed as an indicator of structural health.",
keywords = "Composite blades, Health monitoring, Smart structures, Strain analysis",
author = "Watkins, {Steve E.} and Robison, {Kevin E.} and Nicholas, {James R.} and Taylor, {Greg A.} and K. Chandrashekhara and Rovey, {Joshua L.}",
year = "2013",
doi = "10.1117/12.2009840",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9780819494771",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
booktitle = "Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security 2013",
note = "Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security 2013 ; Conference date: 11-03-2013 Through 14-03-2013",
}