Software framework and limitations

Before using OpenSG, it is helpful to understand the software framework. OpenSG is a Python package, which contains several subpackages, listed in table-opensg-subpackage. Each subpackage contains modules that contain classes, methods, and functions. The classes used to generate blade mesh models and run structural analysis are described in more detail below, followed by a list of software limitations.

See API documentation for more information on the code structure.

Blade mesh model

The mesh subpackage contains classes to define blade mesh models, segment meshes, and their data structures. These classes are listed in table-mesh-subpackage. Blade mesh models can be built from YAML files or generated programmatically. The package supports both shell and solid element analyses for wind turbine blade structural analysis.

Core computational modules

The core subpackage contains classes and functions for the core structural analysis computations. These are listed in table-core-subpackage.

Utility functions

The utils subpackage contains utility functions that support the core analysis capabilities. These are organized by analysis type and listed in table-utils-subpackage.

Limitations

Current OpenSG limitations include:

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Future work

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