CU-NEES From Earthquake to Energy

February 25, 2009

In response to the U.S. Department of Energy and NSF research solicitations (“20% Wind by 2030: Overcoming the Challenges” initiative, and “Cyber-Physical Systems”) the Fast Hybrid Testing Laboratory of the University of Colorado is teaming up with MTS corporation, the Aerospace Department (Professor Maute), and a major blade manufacturer in submitting a research proposal: “Component in the Loop Simulation of Wind Turbine Blade”.

The major objective of these proposals is to develop reliable and cost effective tool for the structural safety assessment of full blades through subcomponent testing with a focus on their long term structural integrity (fatigue and stiffness degradation).

The technology used is a by-product of unique expertise at the Fast Hybrid Testing Laboratory of CU-NEES.