Advances in engineering structures for wind turbines in China
Available online 26 May 2026
The development of wind turbines is a key pathway for achieving China’s “dual carbon” goals and promoting high-quality socio-economic growth. However, onshore wind turbine projects in China must contend...
Design of vertical grouting joints for precast concrete wind turbine structures using numerical modeling
Available online 11 May 2026
Precast concrete structures benefit from being highly rigid, stable, low-maintenance, and quick to construct, and as such are widely used in wind turbine towers. Due to transportation size limitations,...
Study on shear capacity and slip behavior of grooved rivets based on push-out tests
Available online 7 May 2026
Shear connectors are critical components governing the shear transfer efficiency and long-term service reliability of composite structures. Conventional headed stud connectors require extensive cast-in-place...
A multi-scale digital twin framework integrating real-time control and long-term prognostics for wind energy infrastructure
Available online 6 May 2026
Wind turbine life-cycle management involves disparate timescales, including real-time control for operational stability and long-term prognostics for structural integrity. Current digital twin applications...