This project examined the design of a land-based wind turbine considering various alternatives including soil and foundation type, turbine size and type, tower design, type of site, and wind speeds. In addition, a cost analysis of the chosen wind turbine design was completed. An integrated design sheet was produced for the development of a wind turbine. Once the primary factors in the design of a land-based turbine were determined, the implications for an offshore turbine were investigated. Based on research and the cost and structural analyses, conclusions and recommendations for appropriate designs were established.

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Creator

• Kuhn, Bethany L
• Rotatori, Hilary A
• Marquis, Julie J

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-031410-225604

Advisor

• Albano, Leonard D.

Year

• 2010

Date created

• 2010-03-14

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Civil Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright