Analysis of cross-sections of a blade linking to RCAS#

Caluclate cross-sectional properties. Blade planform parameters are provided in the RCAS format. Property data are written in the RCAS format.

Running#

Example location: examples/anl_blade_cs_rcas

ivabs analyze main.yml

Results#

prop_calc.dat

Beam properties with respect to the beam axis in the RCAS format.

To visualize all cross-sections, use the following plot command:

ivabs plot --sgdir cs main.yml
../../_images/cross-sections.png

Cross-sections of the blade.#

Input files#

main.yml

Main input file.

airfoil_gbox_uni.xml.tmp

Cross-section design template.

material_database_si.xml

Material database.

rcas_input.dat

Blade planform parameters in the RCAS format.

sc1095.dat

Airfoil data.

sc1095r8.dat

Airfoil data.

global_force_moment.csv

Global beam forces and moments.