A Structural Weight Estimation Program (SWEEP) for Aircraft. Volume X - Flutter Optimization Stand-Alone Program

Abstract

Three computer programs were written with the objective of predicting the structural weight of aircraft through analytical methods. The first program, the structural weight estimation program (SWEEP), is a completely integrated program including routines for airloads, loads spectra, skin temperatures, material properties, flutter stiffness requirements, fatigue life, structural sizing, and for weight estimation of each of the major aircraft structural components. The program produces first-order weight estimates and indicates trends when parameters are varied. This volume (volume 10) contains the methodology, program description, and user's information for the flutter optimization stand-alone program.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA002872

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  • S. Siegel

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Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics.
  • Computer Science.
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.