Nonlinear Response Optimization Using Equivalent Loads for a Joined-Wing

Abstract

Final report of research in geometric nonlinear response optimization of a joined-wing, carried out by using equivalent loads. The utilized structure is a joined-wing that is currently being developed in the US Air Force Research Laboratories (AFRL). The joined-wing is modeled for finite element analysis (FEA). Equivalent loads are the load sets which generate the same response field in linear analysis as that from nonlinear analysis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA474610

Entities

People

  • Gyung-jin Park

Organizations

  • Hanyang University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Craft
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Aircrafts
  • Airplanes
  • Algorithms
  • Boundaries
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Gust Loads
  • Linear Programming
  • Military Research
  • Nonlinear Analysis
  • Optimization
  • Spars
  • Static Loads
  • Stiffness
  • Wing Tips

Readers

  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)