Applied Aeroelasticity and Structural Dynamics

Erscheinungsjahr 2027
ISBN: 978-3-032-40564-7
Verlag: Springer-Verlag GmbH

Buch, Englisch, 550 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm

bridges the gap between theory and practice. In addition to the theoretical foundations typically presented in traditional texts, this book emphasizes how aeroelasticity is actually applied in industry using modern computational tools. Much of the material is based on approaches developed over time to help new aeroelasticians build practical understanding and contribute more quickly in an industry environment. 

Exercises progress from computer-aided design (CAD) to finite element modeling (FEM) to analysis, following the same workflow used in industry. Three major software suites are used: Simcenter HyperWorks/Optistruct, MSC Patran/Nastran, and Simcenter Femap/Nastran, allowing the material to be applied regardless of the reader's preferred toolset. The book includes two complete worked models, a cantilever wing and a full aircraft, used to perform static and dynamic analyses, aeroelastic loads analyses, and aeroelastic stability (flutter) analyses. It follows a real-world development flow from model build to analysis to correlation. In addition to core methods, it includes discussions on aerodynamic correlation, ground vibration testing, flight testing, and advanced aeroelastic topics. The goal is not only to explain the underlying physics, but also to show how those concepts are implemented, interpreted, and used to make engineering decisions.

This practical book, written by a practicing aeroelastician, focuses on how engineers build models, run analyses, and solve real-world aeroelastic problems to design and certify aircraft, reflecting the workflows, assumptions, and challenges encountered in industry. It equips readers with tools and methods they can apply directly to their work, whether they are just starting to learn about aeroelasticity, designing an RC aircraft, or are already experts in the field.

• Connects aeroelastic and structural dynamics theory to real-world modeling, analysis, and certification workflows
• End-to-end examples take a wing and full aircraft from CAD to FEM, analysis, correlation, and results interpretation
• Includes code, analysis files, and models to reproduce analyses, explore examples, and recreate over 50 figures
• Additional content is available online at the chapter level

Zielgruppe

Upper undergraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Marshall, Corey

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Strömungslehre
• Technische Wissenschaften Sonstige Technologien | Angewandte Technik Astronautik
• Technische Wissenschaften Verkehrstechnik | Transportgewerbe Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik, Luftverkehr
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Kontinuumsmechanik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Applied Aeroelasticity and Structural Dynamics Overview.- Numerical Simulation of Analytical Models.- Aeroelastic Airworthiness Regulations.- Industry-Standard Aeroelastic Tools.- Building A Stiffness Model.- Static Analyses.- Static Testing and Correlation Methods.- Building A Mass Model.- Structural Dynamics Analyses.- Structural Dynamics Testing, Aircraft Ground Vibration Testing, and Ground Vibration Test Correlation Methods.- Building an Aerodynamic Model.- Aerodynamic Corrections and Correlation Methods.- Splining: Connecting the Aerodynamic Model to the Structural Dynamics Model.- Measuring Aircraft Loads Using Monitor Points.- Static Aeroelastic Loads Analyses.- Dynamic Aeroelastic Loads Analyses.- Load Envelopes.- Flutter Analyses.- Flight Testing and Correlation Methods.- Advanced Aeroelastic Methods.

Über Autor(innen)

Corey Marshall began his career at Boeing as a stress engineer, focusing on structural dynamics and aeroacoustics. He received dual bachelor's degrees in Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and earned a Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering and an MBA from the University of Washington. After gaining experience working in structural dynamics and finite element analyses, Corey focused his career on aeroelasticity and has worked in that field ever since. Today, he is a Technical Specialist in Loads and Dynamics at Gulfstream. He enjoys supporting other teams in multidisciplinary dynamic analyses, methods development, aeroservoelasticity, and mentoring new aeroelasticians. He has been involved in the design and analysis of over 15 aircraft and four spacecraft. He is a member of the Structural Dynamics Technical Committee and the Aerospace Flutter and Dynamics Council.