Abstract
The use of tow-steered composites to tailor the aeroelastic behaviour of a simple composite wing is optimised, in particular the ability to improve both flutter / divergence airspeeds and gusts loads is investigated. An assumed modes model of a simple rectangular unswept composite wing combined with modified strip theory aerodynamics is used. Symmetric lay-ups are considered where the fibres are allowed to vary in orientation along the wing span and also the chord. A range of different tow-steered design strategies are examined in order to determine the best approach to improve the aeroelastic behaviour. Tow-steered laminates are shown to allow enhanced designs compared to traditional unidirectional composites.
Original language | English |
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DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 55th AIAA/ASMe/ASCE/AHS/SC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference - SciTech Forum and Exposition 2014 - National Harbor, MD, United States Duration: 13 Jan 2014 → 17 Jan 2014 |
Conference
Conference | 55th AIAA/ASMe/ASCE/AHS/SC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference - SciTech Forum and Exposition 2014 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | National Harbor, MD |
Period | 13/01/14 → 17/01/14 |