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The Deformational Behaviour of Low Aspect Ratio Multi-Web Wings*

PART II: Elementary and Plate Bending Theories

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 June 2016

R. H. Gallagher
Affiliation:
Aerospace Department, Bell Aerosystems Company
I. Rattinger
Affiliation:
Aerospace Corporation
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Summary

Results of a study of the accuracy attainable from various approaches to low aspect ratio wing deformational analyses are described. Seven model multi-web wings, representing a restricted range of sweep angles, aspect ratios and other geometric factors, were tested for deflection influence coefficients; Part I gave experimental data. This paper describes, applies, and compares certain elementary and plate bending theories. A subsequent paper will deal with discrete element idealisations commonly employed in matrix structural analysis.

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Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society. 1962

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