Static test of a thermoplastic compositewingbox under shear and bending moment

Giovanni Zucco, Vincenzo Oliveri, Daniël Peeters, Robert Telford, Gearoid Clancy, Ciaran McHale, Mohammad Rouhi, Ronan O’Higgins, Trevor M. Young, Paul M. Weaver

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Abstract

The proof of an aircraft’s structural integrity and safety is typically provided by analysis and supported by structural test evidence. The experimental test of a wingbox, which is the main structural component of a wing, can provide useful data on assessment of its structural performance in an actual airplane for the design objectives. To this end, a testing fixture was designed and manufactured to introduce a prescribed shear force and bending moment at one end of a variable stiffness thermoplastic composite wingbox and react the load at the other end. We report experimental results and compare them with detailed finite element data.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA
ISBN (Print)9781624105326
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
EventAIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, 2018 - Kissimmee, United States
Duration: 8 Jan 201812 Jan 2018

Publication series

NameAIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, 2018

Conference

ConferenceAIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityKissimmee
Period8/01/1812/01/18

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