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| airframe stress analysis: Airframe Structural Design Chunyun Niu, Michael Chun-Yung Niu, 1999 |
| airframe stress analysis: An Introduction to Aircraft Structural Analysis T. H. G. Megson, Thomas Henry Gordon Megson, 2010 Rev. ed. of: Aircraft structures for engineering students / T.H.G. Megson. 4th ed. 2007. |
| airframe stress analysis: Airframe Stress Analysis and Sizing Chunyun Niu, 2011 |
| airframe stress analysis: Practical Stress Analysis for Design Engineers Jean-Claude Flabel, 1997-01-01 |
| airframe stress analysis: Practical Finite Element Analysis Nitin S. Gokhale, 2008 Highlights of the book: Discussion about all the fields of Computer Aided Engineering, Finite Element Analysis Sharing of worldwide experience by more than 10 working professionals Emphasis on Practical usuage and minimum mathematics Simple language, more than 1000 colour images International quality printing on specially imported paper Why this book has been written ... FEA is gaining popularity day by day & is a sought after dream career for mechanical engineers. Enthusiastic engineers and managers who want to refresh or update the knowledge on FEA are encountered with volume of published books. Often professionals realize that they are not in touch with theoretical concepts as being pre-requisite and find it too mathematical and Hi-Fi. Many a times these books just end up being decoration in their book shelves ... All the authors of this book are from IIT€™s & IISc and after joining the industry realized gap between university education and the practical FEA. Over the years they learned it via interaction with experts from international community, sharing experience with each other and hard route of trial & error method. The basic aim of this book is to share the knowledge & practices used in the industry with experienced and in particular beginners so as to reduce the learning curve & avoid reinvention of the cycle. Emphasis is on simple language, practical usage, minimum mathematics & no pre-requisites. All basic concepts of engineering are included as & where it is required. It is hoped that this book would be helpful to beginners, experienced users, managers, group leaders and as additional reading material for university courses. |
| airframe stress analysis: Aircraft Structures David J. Peery, 2011-01-01 Still relevant 62 years after its initial publication, this legendary reference text on aircraft stress analysis is considered the best book on the subject. A knowledge of aerodynamics is a prerequisite for its discussions of basic structural theory and the application of the elementary principles of mechanics to the analysis of aircraft structures. 1950 edition-- |
| airframe stress analysis: Composite Airframe Structures Michael Chun-Yung Niu, Chunyun Niu, 1992 |
| airframe stress analysis: Airframe Stress Analysis and Sizing Chʻun-yün Niu, Michael Chun-Yung Niu, 1997 |
| airframe stress analysis: Analysis and Design of Flight Vehicle Structures Elmer Franklin Bruhn, 1973 |
| airframe stress analysis: Analysis of Aircraft Structures Bruce K. Donaldson, 2008-03-24 As with the first edition, this textbook provides a clear introduction to the fundamental theory of structural analysis as applied to vehicular structures such as aircraft, spacecraft, automobiles and ships. The emphasis is on the application of fundamental concepts of structural analysis that are employed in everyday engineering practice. All approximations are accompanied by a full explanation of their validity. In this new edition, more topics, figures, examples and exercises have been added. There is also a greater emphasis on the finite element method of analysis. Clarity remains the hallmark of this text and it employs three strategies to achieve clarity of presentation: essential introductory topics are covered, all approximations are fully explained and many important concepts are repeated. |
| airframe stress analysis: Damage Tolerance of Metallic Aircraft Structures Sérgio M. O. Tavares, Paulo M. S. T. de Castro, 2018-08-06 This book provides a state-of-the-art review of the fail-safe and damage tolerance approaches, allowing weight savings and increasing aircraft reliability and structural integrity. The application of the damage tolerance approach requires extensive know-how of the fatigue and fracture properties, corrosion strength, potential failure modes and non-destructive inspection techniques, particularly minimum detectable defect and inspection intervals. In parallel, engineering practice involving damage tolerance requires numerical techniques for stress analysis of cracked structures. These evolved from basic mode I evaluations using rough finite element approaches, to current 3D modeling based on energetic approaches as the VCCT, or simulation of joining processes. This book provides a concise introduction to this subject. |
| airframe stress analysis: Structural Analysis O. A. Bauchau, J.I. Craig, 2016-08-23 The authors and their colleagues developed this text over many years, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in structural analysis courses at the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering of the Georgia Institute of Technology. The emphasis is on clarity and unity in the presentation of basic structural analysis concepts and methods. The equations of linear elasticity and basic constitutive behaviour of isotropic and composite materials are reviewed. The text focuses on the analysis of practical structural components including bars, beams and plates. Particular attention is devoted to the analysis of thin-walled beams under bending shearing and torsion. Advanced topics such as warping, non-uniform torsion, shear deformations, thermal effect and plastic deformations are addressed. A unified treatment of work and energy principles is provided that naturally leads to an examination of approximate analysis methods including an introduction to matrix and finite element methods. This teaching tool based on practical situations and thorough methodology should prove valuable to both lecturers and students of structural analysis in engineering worldwide. This is a textbook for teaching structural analysis of aerospace structures. It can be used for 3rd and 4th year students in aerospace engineering, as well as for 1st and 2nd year graduate students in aerospace and mechanical engineering. |
| airframe stress analysis: Aircraft Materials and Analysis Tariq Siddiqui, 2014-12-06 Complete coverage of aircraft design, manufacturing, and maintenance Aircraft Materials and Analysis addresses aircraft design, mechanical and structural factors in aviation, flight loads, structural integrity, stresses, properties of materials, compression, bending, and aircraft fatigue. Detailed analysis of the failure process is provided. This authoritative guide examines materials used in aircraft construction such as aluminum, steel, glass, composite, rubber, and carbon fiber. Maintenance procedures for corrosion and aging aircraft are discussed and methods of inspection such as nondestructive testing and nondestructive inspection are described. Accident investigation case studies review aircraft design, material behavior, NTSB findings, safety, stress factors, and human factor involvement. End-of-chapter questions reinforce the topics covered in this practical resource. Aircraft Materials and Analysis covers: The aircraft--standards for design, structural integrity, and system safety Aircraft materials Loads on the aircraft Stress analysis Torsion, compression, and bending loads Aircraft riveted joints and pressure vessels Heat treatments of metals Aircraft fatigue/aircraft material fatigue Aircraft corrosion Dynamic stress, temperature stress, and experimental methods Composites Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Aviation maintenance management Case studies and human factors |
| airframe stress analysis: Practical Analysis of Aircraft Composites Brian Esp, 2017-10-28 |
| airframe stress analysis: Analysis of Metallic Aerospace Structures Vijay Goyal, 2021-12-31 This book intends to provide the foundation and applications used in aircraft stress analysis for metallic substructures. Instead of providing a mere introduction and discussion of the theoretical aspects, the book intends to help the starting engineer or first-time student conduct a stress analysis of an aircraft subpart. In this context, readers with a mechanical, civil, or naval engineering background follow the concepts. We can assure you that this book will fill up a void in the personal or professional library of many engineers trying, or planning, to conduct stress analysis on aircraft structures. The motivation for this book comes from years of teaching and industry experience and lessons learned. While there are excellent books on theory and others on analysis methods, there seems to be a gap between the graduating student and the industry practice. Although the intention is not to teach industry methods to undergraduate/graduate students, the books discuss the typical theory covered in traditional textbooks while using the concepts close to the industry practices. The book also tries to blend conventional theoretical approaches with some modern numerical techniques. This allows the beginning engineer, or the enrolled student in an aerospace undergraduate program, to learn and use the techniques while understanding their background in a practical sense. One major problem that we try to tackle throughout the book is the ``black-box'' approach. Emphasis is on the discussion of a result more than the right or wrong answer, allowing the reader to understand the topics better. https://www.aeiservices.org/ |
| airframe stress analysis: Roark's Formulas for Stress and Strain Warren Clarence Young, Raymond Jefferson Roark, Richard Gordon Budynas, 2002 The ultimate resource for designers, engineers, and analyst working with calculations of loads and stress. |
| airframe stress analysis: Thermal Stresses Richard B. Hetnarski, 1996 |
| airframe stress analysis: Composite Materials for Aircraft Structures Alan A. Baker, 2004 |
| airframe stress analysis: Structural Crashworthiness Norman Jones, Tomasz Wierzbicki, 1983 |
| airframe stress analysis: Introduction to Aircraft Flight Mechanics Thomas R. Yechout, 2003 Based on a 15-year successful approach to teaching aircraft flight mechanics at the US Air Force Academy, this text explains the concepts and derivations of equations for aircraft flight mechanics. It covers aircraft performance, static stability, aircraft dynamics stability and feedback control. |
| airframe stress analysis: Aeronautical Engineer's Data Book Cliff Matthews, 2001-10-17 Aeronautical Engineer's Data Bookis an essential handy guide containing useful up to date information regularly needed by the student or practising engineer. Covering all aspects of aircraft, both fixed wing and rotary craft, this pocket book provides quick access to useful aeronautical engineering data and sources of information for further in-depth information. - Quick reference to essential data - Most up to date information available |
| airframe stress analysis: Stress Analysis of Fiber-reinforced Composite Materials M. W. Hyer, Scott R. White, 2009 Updated and improved, Stress Analysis of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials, Hyer's work remains the definitive introduction to the use of mechanics to understand stresses in composites caused by deformations, loading, and temperature changes. In contrast to a materials science approach, Hyer emphasizes the micromechanics of stress and deformation for composite material analysis. The book provides invaluable analytic tools for students and engineers seeking to understand composite properties and failure limits. A key feature is a series of analytic problems continuing throughout the text, starting from relatively simple problems, which are built up step-by-step with accompanying calculations. The problem series uses the same material properties, so the impact of the elastic and thermal expansion properties for a single-layer of FR material on the stress, strains, elastic properties, thermal expansion and failure stress of cross-ply and angle-ply symmetric and unsymmetric laminates can be evaluated. The book shows how thermally induced stresses and strains due to curing, add to or subtract from those due to applied loads.Another important element, and one unique to this book, is an emphasis on the difference between specifying the applied loads, i.e., force and moment results, often the case in practice, versus specifying strains and curvatures and determining the subsequent stresses and force and moment results. This represents a fundamental distinction in solid mechanics. |
| airframe stress analysis: Aircraft Sustainment and Repair Rhys Jones, A.A. Baker, Neil Matthews, Victor K Champagne, 2017-12-05 Aircraft Sustainment and Repair is a one-stop-shop for practitioners and researchers in the field of aircraft sustainment, adhesively bonded aircraft joints, bonded composites repairs, and the application of cold spray to military and civil aircraft. Outlining the state-of-the-art in aircraft sustainment, this book covers the use of quantitative fractography to determine the in-service crack length versus flight hours curve, the effect of intergranular cracking on structural integrity and the structural significance of corrosion. The book additionally illustrates the potential of composite repairs and SPD applications to metallic airframes. |
| airframe stress analysis: Structural Analysis and Design of Airplanes , 2005-02 |
| airframe stress analysis: Airframe Structural Design Chunyun Niu, Chʻun-yün Niu, 1988 |
| airframe stress analysis: Theory and Analysis of Flight Structures Robert M. Rivello, 1969 |
| airframe stress analysis: Airframe Stress Analysis and Sizing Chunyun Niu, Michael Chun-Yung Niu, 1999 |
| airframe stress analysis: Design and Analysis of Composite Structures Christos Kassapoglou, 2011-07-05 Design and Analysis of Composite Structures enables graduate students and engineers to generate meaningful and robust designs of complex composite structures. Combining analysis and design methods for structural components, the book begins with simple topics such as skins and stiffeners and progresses through to entire components of fuselages and wings. Starting with basic mathematical derivation followed by simplifications used in real-world design, Design and Analysis of Composite Structures presents the level of accuracy and range of applicability of each method. Examples taken from actual applications are worked out in detail to show how the concepts are applied, solving the same design problem with different methods based on different drivers (e.g. cost or weight) to show how the final configuration changes as the requirements and approach change. Provides a toolkit of analysis and design methods to most situations encountered in practice, as well as analytical frameworks and the means to solving them for tackling less frequent problems. Presents solutions applicable to optimization schemes without having to run finite element models at each iteration, speeding up the design process and allowing examination of several more alternatives than traditional approaches. Includes guidelines showing how decisions based on manufacturing considerations affect weight and how weight optimization may adversely affect the cost. Accompanied by a website at www.wiley.com/go/kassapoglou hosting lecture slides and solutions to the exercises for instructors. |
| airframe stress analysis: Fundamentals of Aircraft Structural Analysis Howard D. Curtis, 1997 The author uses practical applications and real aerospace situations to illustrate concepts in the text covering modern topics including landing gear analysis, tapered beams, cutouts and composite materials. Chapters are included on statically determinate and statically indeterminate structures to serve as a review of material previously learned. Each chapter in the book contains methods and analysis, examples illustrating methods and homework problems for each topic. |
| airframe stress analysis: Structural Mechanics in Lightweight Engineering Christian Mittelstedt, 2021-07-01 This book provides a comprehensive yet concise presentation of the analysis methods of lightweight engineering in the context of the statics of beam structures and is divided into four sections. Starting from very general remarks on the fundamentals of elasticity theory, the first section also addresses plane problems as well as strength criteria of isotropic materials. The second section is devoted to the analytical treatment of the statics of beam structures, addressing beams under bending, shear and torsion. The third section deals with the work and energy methods in lightweight construction, spanning classical methods and modern computational methods such as the finite element method. Finally, the fourth section addresses more advanced beam models, discussing hybrid structures as well as laminated and sandwich beams, in addition to shear field beams and shear deformable beams. This book is intended for students at technical colleges and universities, as well as for engineers in practice and researchers in engineering. |
| airframe stress analysis: Fatigue of Aircraft Structures United States. Naval Air Systems Command, 1966 |
| airframe stress analysis: Structural Health Monitoring Damage Detection Systems for Aerospace Markus G. R. Sause, Elena Jasiūnienė, 2021-09-22 This open access book presents established methods of structural health monitoring (SHM) and discusses their technological merit in the current aerospace environment. While the aerospace industry aims for weight reduction to improve fuel efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and to decrease maintenance time and operating costs, aircraft structures are often designed and built heavier than required in order to accommodate unpredictable failure. A way to overcome this approach is the use of SHM systems to detect the presence of defects. This book covers all major contemporary aerospace-relevant SHM methods, from the basics of each method to the various defect types that SHM is required to detect to discussion of signal processing developments alongside considerations of aerospace safety requirements. It will be of interest to professionals in industry and academic researchers alike, as well as engineering students. This article/publication is based upon work from COST Action CA18203 (ODIN - http://odin-cost.com/), supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology). COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) is a funding agency for research and innovation networks. Our Actions help connect research initiatives across Europe and enable scientists to grow their ideas by sharing them with their peers. This boosts their research, career and innovation. |
| airframe stress analysis: Aircraft Conceptual Design Synthesis Denis Howe, 2000 Aircraft Conceptual Design Synthesis means design by fitness-for-purpose. Design engineers can jump off from the point of given parameters and requirements – required performance, payloads and other factors. This is the first book for the aeronautical designer devoted to guiding the reader through this highly effective conceptual design synthesis process. This forms the procedure for the initial stage of the aircraft design process – the interpretation of a requirement into the preliminary layout. A logical design sequence is developed utilizing original modules to represent propulsion, lift, drag, mass, and performance. Aircraft Conceptual Design Synthesis includes a disk of spreadsheets that provides core data. Unlike existing approaches, the design synthesis method can be applied to novel aircraft concepts. CONTENTS INCLUDE The design process Aircraft configuration Flight regime and powerplant considerations Fuselage layout Configuration of the wing Basic lift, drag and mass representations Performance estimation Parametric analysis and optimisation Analysis of concept design “This is an important landmark book and in my view will become a standard by which others will be compared” – Dr E C P Ransom, Kingston University, UK |
| airframe stress analysis: Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics United States. Flight Standards Service, 1976 |
| airframe stress analysis: Lying by Approximation Vincent C. Prantil, Christopher Papadopoulos, Paul D. Gessler, 2013-08-01 In teaching an introduction to the finite element method at the undergraduate level, a prudent mix of theory and applications is often sought. In many cases, analysts use the finite element method to perform parametric studies on potential designs to size parts, weed out less desirable design scenarios, and predict system behavior under load. In this book, we discuss common pitfalls encountered by many finite element analysts, in particular, students encountering the method for the first time. We present a variety of simple problems in axial, bending, torsion, and shear loading that combine the students' knowledge of theoretical mechanics, numerical methods, and approximations particular to the finite element method itself. We also present case studies in which analyses are coupled with experiments to emphasize validation, illustrate where interpretations of numerical results can be misleading, and what can be done to allay such tendencies. Challenges in presenting the necessary mix of theory and applications in a typical undergraduate course are discussed. We also discuss a list of tips and rules of thumb for applying the method in practice. Table of Contents: Preface / Acknowledgments / Guilty Until Proven Innocent / Let's Get Started / Where We Begin to Go Wrong / It's Only a Model / Wisdom Is Doing It / Summary / Afterword / Bibliography / Authors' Biographies |
| airframe stress analysis: Flight Stability and Automatic Control Robert C. Nelson, 1998 This edition of this this flight stability and controls guide features an unintimidating math level, full coverage of terminology, and expanded discussions of classical to modern control theory and autopilot designs. Extensive examples, problems, and historical notes, make this concise book a vital addition to the engineer's library. |
| airframe stress analysis: Reliability Based Aircraft Maintenance Optimization and Applications He Ren, Xi Chen, Yong Chen, 2017-03-24 Reliability Based Aircraft Maintenance Optimization and Applications presents flexible and cost-effective maintenance schedules for aircraft structures, particular in composite airframes. By applying an intelligent rating system, and the back-propagation network (BPN) method and FTA technique, a new approach was created to assist users in determining inspection intervals for new aircraft structures, especially in composite structures. This book also discusses the influence of Structure Health Monitoring (SHM) on scheduled maintenance. An integrated logic diagram establishes how to incorporate SHM into the current MSG-3 structural analysis that is based on four maintenance scenarios with gradual increasing maturity levels of SHM. The inspection intervals and the repair thresholds are adjusted according to different combinations of SHM tasks and scheduled maintenance. This book provides a practical means for aircraft manufacturers and operators to consider the feasibility of SHM by examining labor work reduction, structural reliability variation, and maintenance cost savings. |
| airframe stress analysis: Mechanics of Aero-structures Sudhakar Nair, 2015-06-17 This is a textbook for students of aircraft structures. Exercises are included to enhance the students' facility with structural analysis. |
| airframe stress analysis: ICAF 2019 – Structural Integrity in the Age of Additive Manufacturing Antoni Niepokolczycki, Jerzy Komorowski, 2019-07-03 This book gathers papers presented at the 36th conference and 30th Symposium of the International Committee on Aeronautical Fatigue and Structural integrity. Focusing on the main theme of “Structural Integrity in the Age of Additive Manufacturing”, the chapters cover different aspects concerning research, developments and challenges in this field, offering a timely reference guide to designers, regulators, manufacturer, and both researchers and professionals of the broad aerospace community. |
| airframe stress analysis: Missile Design and System Engineering Eugene L. Fleeman, Joseph A. Schetz, 2012 In his latest book, Missile Design and System Engineering, Eugene L. Fleeman comprehensively reviews the missile design and system engineering process, drawing on his decades of experience in designing and developing missile systems. Addressing the needs of aerospace engineering students and professors, systems analysts and engineers, and program managers, the book examines missile design, missile technologies, launch platform integration, missile system measures of merit, and the missile system development process. This book has been adapted from Fleeman's earlier title, Tactical Missile Design, Second Edition, to include a greater emphasis on system engineering. --Back cover. |
Airframe - Wikipedia
The mechanical structure of an aircraft is known as the airframe. [1] This structure is typically considered to include the fuselage , undercarriage , empennage and wings , and excludes the …
Aerospace Structures – Introduction to Aerospace Flight Vehicles
Understand the primary loads on an airframe, such as tension, compression, bending, torsion, and shear. Know how aircraft structures are constructed, including spars, ribs, stringers, skin, …
Understanding Aircraft Airframes - Planenerd
The airframe of an aircraft refers to the structure or frame that supports all other components, including the fuselage, wings, tail, and landing gear. Learn more about the importance and …
What is an Airframe? Understanding the Backbone of Flight - Air …
Dec 27, 2023 · An aircraft airframe encompasses the fuselage, wings, tail assembly and undercarriage, providing essential structural strength and rigidity for flight. This critical …
Introduction to Aircraft Structural Design - AeroToolbox
May 17, 2022 · An overview on loads generation, structural design philosophies, and the material used in airframe manufacture.
Airframe | Aircraft Design, Construction & Maintenance | Britannica
airframe, basic structure of an airplane or spacecraft excluding its power plant and instrumentation; its principal components thus include the wings, fuselage, tail assembly, and …
Fuselage vs Airframe: What’s the Difference? - Monroe Aerospace
Feb 9, 2022 · An airframe is simply the mechanical structure of an airplane. While they are available in dozens of different designs, most airframes include several common components. …
Aircraft Components & Structure - Aerodynamics & Performance
The airframe is the basic structure of an aircraft, designed to withstand aerodynamic forces and stresses imposed. Stresses include the weight of fuel, crew, and payload. The airplane is …
AIRFRAME Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of AIRFRAME is the structure of an aircraft, rocket vehicle, or missile without the power plant; also : aircraft.
What is Airframe? The definition of 'Airframe' - Aerospace …
In space and astronautical engineering, airframe refers to the physical structure of an aircraft or spacecraft, including the fuselage, wings, and other components that provide stability and …
Airframe - Wikipedia
The mechanical structure of an aircraft is known as the airframe. [1] This structure is typically considered to include the fuselage , undercarriage , empennage and wings , and excludes the …
Aerospace Structures – Introduction to Aerospace Flight Vehicles
Understand the primary loads on an airframe, such as tension, compression, bending, torsion, and shear. Know how aircraft structures are constructed, including spars, ribs, stringers, skin, …
Understanding Aircraft Airframes - Planenerd
The airframe of an aircraft refers to the structure or frame that supports all other components, including the fuselage, wings, tail, and landing gear. Learn more about the importance and …
What is an Airframe? Understanding the Backbone of Flight - Air …
Dec 27, 2023 · An aircraft airframe encompasses the fuselage, wings, tail assembly and undercarriage, providing essential structural strength and rigidity for flight. This critical …
Introduction to Aircraft Structural Design - AeroToolbox
May 17, 2022 · An overview on loads generation, structural design philosophies, and the material used in airframe manufacture.
Airframe | Aircraft Design, Construction & Maintenance | Britannica
airframe, basic structure of an airplane or spacecraft excluding its power plant and instrumentation; its principal components thus include the wings, fuselage, tail assembly, and …
Fuselage vs Airframe: What’s the Difference? - Monroe Aerospace
Feb 9, 2022 · An airframe is simply the mechanical structure of an airplane. While they are available in dozens of different designs, most airframes include several common components. …
Aircraft Components & Structure - Aerodynamics & Performance
The airframe is the basic structure of an aircraft, designed to withstand aerodynamic forces and stresses imposed. Stresses include the weight of fuel, crew, and payload. The airplane is …
AIRFRAME Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of AIRFRAME is the structure of an aircraft, rocket vehicle, or missile without the power plant; also : aircraft.
What is Airframe? The definition of 'Airframe' - Aerospace …
In space and astronautical engineering, airframe refers to the physical structure of an aircraft or spacecraft, including the fuselage, wings, and other components that provide stability and …
