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The influence on optimal structural designs of the modelling processes and design concepts

Part 1: All composite, sandwich wing design concepts

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

P. T. Anastasiadis  and
A. J. Morris
P. T. Anastasiadis
Affiliation:
Hellenic Aerospace Industry, Tanagra, Greece
A. J. Morris
Affiliation:
Department of Aerospace Science, College of Aeronautics, Cranfield University, UK
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Abstract

The paper examines the influence on optimal structural designs of changing the finite element selection, the structural design criteria and the design concepts for an unmanned air-vehicle wing. Thus, single and twin-spar designs are considered with a number of composite design configurations. The results indicate that some of the design criteria have little influence on the optimal designs whilst finite element selection can be significant.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 100 , Issue 995 , May 1996 , pp. 165 - 176
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1996 

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