“…Given the geometric and physical parameters, approximate methods (for example, the dynamic stiffness method [20], the differential transform method [21], Galerkin's method [22,23], the Rayleigh-Ritz method [22,24], the assumed-modes method [22], and the method of weighted residuals [22]) can be employed with the aid of a reasonable mathematical model. In this work, the modal problem is solved by applying a numerical approach based on Green's functions (structural influence functions) [25][26][27] that can deal with the modal problem of nonuniform structures conveniently and that has not been used for wind turbine blades. Based on a concrete computational model, the effects of the balance weight on the natural frequencies and vibrating shapes of the blade are discussed.…”