Advanced Methods of Structural and Trajectory Analysis for Transport Aircraft

Advanced Methods of Structural and Trajectory Analysis for Transport Aircraft
Author: National Aeronautics and Space Adm Nasa
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2018-11-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781731096968

This report summarizes the efforts in two areas: (1) development of advanced methods of structural weight estimation, and (2) development of advanced methods of trajectory optimization. The majority of the effort was spent in the structural weight area. A draft of 'Analytical Fuselage and Wing Weight Estimation of Transport Aircraft', resulting from this research, is included as an appendix. Ardema, Mark D. Unspecified Center AIRCRAFT DESIGN; ESTIMATING; STRUCTURAL WEIGHT; TRAJECTORY ANALYSIS; TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT; FUSELAGES; PREDICTION ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES; TRAJECTORY OPTIMIZATION; WING NACELLE CONFIGURATIONS...

Development of Advanced Methods of Structural and Trajectory Analysis for Transport Aircraft

Development of Advanced Methods of Structural and Trajectory Analysis for Transport Aircraft
Author: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 94
Release: 2018-07-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781722350604

In this report the author describes: (1) development of advanced methods of structural weight estimation, and (2) development of advanced methods of flight path optimization. A method of estimating the load-bearing fuselage weight and wing weight of transport aircraft based on fundamental structural principles has been developed. This method of weight estimation represents a compromise between the rapid assessment of component weight using empirical methods based on actual weights of existing aircraft and detailed, but time-consuming, analysis using the finite element method. The method was applied to eight existing subsonic transports for validation and correlation. Integration of the resulting computer program, PDCYL, has been made into the weights-calculating module of the AirCraft SYNThesis (ACSYNT) computer program. ACSYNT bas traditionally used only empirical weight estimation methods; PDCYL adds to ACSYNT a rapid, accurate means of assessing the fuselage and wing weights of unconventional aircraft. PDCYL also allows flexibility in the choice of structural concept, as well as a direct means of determining the impact of advanced materials on structural weight. Ardema, Mark D. Ames Research Center...

Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports

Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 456
Release: 1995
Genre: Aeronautics
ISBN:

Lists citations with abstracts for aerospace related reports obtained from world wide sources and announces documents that have recently been entered into the NASA Scientific and Technical Information Database.

A Correlation Study of Methods of Matrix Structural Analysis

A Correlation Study of Methods of Matrix Structural Analysis
Author: Richard H. Gallagher
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2014-12-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1483223671

A Correlation Study of Methods of Matrix Structural Analysis describes the results of a survey and review of airframe matrix structural analysis. The book also explains concepts of force and displacement, as well as the techniques for determining the force-displacement properties of discrete elements employed in analytical idealizations of structures. The text investigates the results of extensive analyses of multiweb low aspect ratio wings, using past evaluative studies and idealizations contained in reports of the AGARD Structures and Materials Panel. The techniques describe in the Panel and other techniques in matrix structural analysis lead to identical formulations of the governing equations. The differences between various references with respect to idealization are independent of the formulation of the governing equations. The solutions to governing equations are precise solutions for the postulated discrete element system. The book also describes a recommended computer program development using whichever is more appropriate between a force approach or displacement approach to matrix structural analysis. The text is valuable for researchers in structural analysis, aeronautics, applied mechanics, and investigators of aircraft engineering.

Energy

Energy
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 236
Release: 1975
Genre: Fuel
ISBN: