Finite Element Models for Supportability of United States Air Force Aircraft Structures

Abstract

The purpose of this Phase I effort is to determine if a centralized database system for finite element models (FEM) of USAF aircraft is feasible. AF personnel were surveyed and interviewed to determine if there was a need for such a system and the characteristics that such a system should possess. The results of this study show that a FEM database system for storage and retrieval of FEM data is warranted. A centralized database system, as proposed in this report, could provide cost savings benefits. The concept of centralized database system need not be limited to aircraft structures. Other types of structures and various organizations which use FEM could benefit from implementation of such a system. (EDC)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA215127

Entities

People

  • Lee A. Heinz

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Application Software
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Computers
  • Database Management Systems
  • Databases
  • Engineers
  • Expert Systems
  • Mechanics
  • Procurement
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Software Development
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional
  • United States

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  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Geospatial Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence Analytics
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.