摘要:
A wind turbine rotor (108) includes a first portion (160) of a shaft (134) fabricated from a first steel alloy having a first strength property value. The wind turbine rotor also includes a second portion (170) of the shaft fabricated from a second steel alloy having a second strength property value. The first strength property value is greater than the second strength property value. The second portion of the shaft is welded to the first portion of the shaft.