Introduction to Aircraft Aeroelasticity and Loads

by Jan R. Wright and Jonathan E. Cooper

Aeroelastic phenomena arising from the interaction of aerodynamic, elastic and inertial forces, and the loads resulting from flight/ground maneuvers and gust/turbulence encounters, have a significant influence upon aircraft design. The prediction of aircraft aeroelastic stability, response and loads requires application of a range of interrelated engineering disciplines. This new textbook introduces the foundations of aeroelasticity and loads for the flexible aircraft, providing an understanding of the main concepts involved and relating them to aircraft behavior and industry practice. Features * Use of simplified mathematical models to demonstrate key aeroelastic and load phenomena including flutter, divergence, control effectiveness, and the response and loads resulting from flight/ground maneuvers and gust/turbulence encounters. * Introduction to some up-to-date methodologies for aeroelastic and load modeling. * Emphasis on the strong link between aeroelasticity and loads. * Provision of MATLAB® and SIMULINK® programs for the simplified analyses. * Overview of typical industry practice in meeting certification requirements.

528 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2007