Large wind turbine blades, manufactured from fibre reinforced laminated composite materials, are key structural components of wind turbine systems. The demands for efficient and accurate modelling techniques of these composite blades have significantly increased. Over past decad…
In the structural engineering industry, the design of structures typically follows a prescriptive approach in which engineers conform to a series of code requirements that stipulate the design process. Prescriptive design is tested, reliable, and understood by practically every …
For many years now, structural engineers have researched different ways to improve the safety of humankind against earthquakes. Besides improving safety, they also investigate ways to develop earthquake-resilient buildings. In the world today, earthquakes are capable of causing …