Calculation model of wind turbine root torque

Dear @Jiafei.Chang,

See my post dated Apr 29, 2010 in the following forum topic for an explanation of how the ElastoDyn module of OpenFAST calculates the blade-root momoents, including the pitching moment (via load summation): Tower base axial force discrepancy between FAST and Bladed. Pitch bearing friction is not accounted for.

Best regards,