Finite Element Analysis of F-16 Ballistic Tests

Abstract

The results of finite element analyses of an F-16 wing is presented. The analysis includes modeling of damage cases based on test results, modeling of patches to repair the damage, and NASTRAN static and dynamic analyses from which stresses, displacements, and natural frequencies were obtained. Keywords: Ammunition damage vulnerability; Jet fighter structural members; Bending modes; Torsion; Stresses; Wing mechanical properties; Firing tests ordnance; Ballistic tests.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA200289

Entities

People

  • Gordon R. Negaard

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Bending Moments
  • Classification
  • Damage
  • Dynamics
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Frequency
  • Fuselages
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Security
  • Stress Analysis
  • Stress Concentration
  • Stresses
  • Transient Response Analysis

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Facility/Structural Engineering.
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering
  • Structural Dynamics.