Multi-dimensional optimization of small wind turbine blades

Sustainable Energy Research

Table 1 Material properties used for blade optimization

Quantity (units)	E-glass-polyester	Flax-polyester	ABS M-30	Hoop pine	Bamboo-petroleum resin
Elastic modulus (GPa)	36.9	23.4	2.4	12.1	20.5
Blade density (kg/m³)	1,640	1,290	1,040	550	Not given
Max. strain (μstrain)	7,684	5,420	7,500	3,250	4,270

Data from Table 2 of Shah et al. (2013) (first two columns), ABS M-30 material data sheet^c, Table 1 of Peterson and Clausen (2004) for hoop pine, and Holmes et al. (2009) for the last column who gave no information on the resin.