Aeroelastic tailoring using Rib/spar orientations: Experimental investigation

G. Francois, J. E. Cooper, P. M. Weaver

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Abstract

Wing aeroelastic performance, such as static aeroelastic shape, flutter/divergence speed and gust load response, has a critical impact on aircraft design and consequently the tailoring of aeroelastic response offers much potential for weight savings. In this paper, the configuration between the spars and ribs of an un-tapered, un-swept wing box is varied to modify the aeroelastic performance. Different spar/rib orientations are investigated through numerical simulation and an experimental test program using 3D printed wings. A series of static and dynamic wind-off and wind tunnel tests show that it is possible to have a significant influence on the structural behaviour.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication56th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781624103421
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event56th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference 2015 - Kissimmee, United States
Duration: 5 Jan 20159 Jan 2015

Publication series

Name56th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference

Conference

Conference56th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityKissimmee
Period5/01/159/01/15

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