Investigation of problems in modeling critical loads on a composite model of a wind turbine blade

This article deals with the problems of designing and analysis of the deformed state of the wind turbine blade under critical loads. A three-dimensional shell simulation model is built, taking into account the complex curvilinear geometry and the presence of reinforcing internal parts. The determination of the parameters of the stress-strain state under the influence of wind load was carried out on the basis of the finite element method. A shell ten-node isoparametric finite element was used. The constructed finite element model of the blade allows taking into account the composite structure and reproduced the presence of a different number of composite layers along the thickness of the shell, the diversity of fibers on individual layers, in particular, the curvilinear orthotropy of mechanical properties was modeled. The procedure of multi-layer structure setting is presented, which provides for superimposition of layers of composite one on the other in places of joint, which ensures compliance of model with technological peculiarities. Static analysis of structural deformation calculation is carried out taking into account lifting force and air head force. The strength analysis was performed for each of the layers according to the criterion of maximum deformations. Key words: composite material, wind turbine blade, strength, finite-elemental analysis, orthotropy of characteristics.