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This study aims to analyze buckling behavior in horizontal axis wind turbine (HAWT) towers using numerical methods.

Predicting safe buckling loads and stresses in tubular towers: a numerical study

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This study aims to analyze buckling behavior in horizontal axis wind turbine (HAWT) towers using numerical methods.
Conducted finite element analysis on an 87.6 m HAWT tubular steel tower using Fusion 360 software.
Evaluated various loading conditions including wind, self-weight, and operational forces to assess buckling susceptibility.
Identified critical buckling modes and load factors to improve structural design.
Revealed significant critical buckling modes with corresponding load factors indicating failure risk.
Provided insights that can enhance the stability and durability of HAWT towers.
Demonstrated the importance of structural optimization to prevent buckling in design.

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Numerical study analyzes buckling in tubular towers for wind turbines, highlighting design implications.

Y Kamala Raju (2026) studied this question.

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