TURBINE BUCKET ASSEMBLY AND METHODS FOR ASSEMBLING SAME

摘要

A method for assembling a rotor assembly for use with a turbine engine. The method includes providing at least two rotor blades that each include a shank extending between a dovetail and a platform. The shank includes at least one cover plate that extends inwardly from the platform towards the dovetail. An airfoil extends outwardly from the platform. A first rotor blade is coupled to a rotor disk. A second rotor blade is coupled to the rotor disk, such that a cavity is defined between the first and second rotor blades, and such that a seal path is defined between a first rotor blade cover plate and a second rotor blade cover plate.