Analytical Investigation of Medium STOL Transport Structural Concepts. Volume I. Study Results.

Abstract

Results of a study program to devise and evaluate new structural concepts of lower weight and cost for a medium STOL transport aircraft are presented. The wing box, fuselage shell and empennage stabilizer structure of the projected C-15 production airplane were designated as the study (and baseline) components. Selected concepts are evaluated for structural integrity, weight, manufacturing methods, applicability of NDI methods, production and life cycle costs and aircraft performance payoffs. Structural integrity analyses of both the baseline and new concepts are based on a common set of requirements for ultimate strength, fatigue life, damage tolerance and flutter rigidity.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA005818

Entities

People

  • G. V. Deneff
  • R. E. Adkisson

Organizations

  • Douglas

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Airplanes
  • Costs
  • Damage Tolerance
  • Fatigue Life
  • Life Cycle Costs
  • Life Cycles
  • Production
  • Structural Components
  • Structural Integrity
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Transport Ships
  • Wing Boxes

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.
  • Systems Analysis and Design