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Aeroelastic Wing Analysis Thesis

This document proposes a master's thesis to perform an aeroelastic analysis of aircraft wings. The objectives are to use computational fluid dynamics and structural mechanics tools to analyze the static and dynamic aeroelastic behavior of recreational and commercial aircraft wings. The work will involve literature review, defining the mathematical models, generating computational meshes, developing aerodynamic and structural analysis models, performing modal and aeroelastic analyses, optimizing wing design for flutter, and writing the thesis. The student will meet weekly with the supervisor over a 6 month period to complete the tasks according to the proposed calendar.

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Aeroelastic Wing Analysis Thesis

This document proposes a master's thesis to perform an aeroelastic analysis of aircraft wings. The objectives are to use computational fluid dynamics and structural mechanics tools to analyze the static and dynamic aeroelastic behavior of recreational and commercial aircraft wings. The work will involve literature review, defining the mathematical models, generating computational meshes, developing aerodynamic and structural analysis models, performing modal and aeroelastic analyses, optimizing wing design for flutter, and writing the thesis. The student will meet weekly with the supervisor over a 6 month period to complete the tasks according to the proposed calendar.

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Aeroelastic Analysis of Aircraft Wings

Proposal for Master Thesis


in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Supervisor: André C. Marta, CCTAE, IST


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September 2013
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Enquadramento
• MEMec - Área de especialização: Produção

• MEAer - Área de especialização: Aeronaves

Objectives
The objective of this proposal is to perform an aeroelastic analysis of three-dimensional
recreational and commercial aircraft wings. To do so, computational fluid dynamics
(CFD) and computational structural mechanics (CSM) tool will be used, integrated with
the equations of motion of the system.

In the end, an aeroelasticity design framework for subsonic aircraft wings is expected,
illustrated with applications to demonstrative test cases.

Description
To meet the goals proposed, the work should be composed of the following main tasks:

• Bibliography Review
Literature research about static and dynamics aeroelasticity, in particular flutter,
and basic review of aerodynamics, structures and dynamics.
Estimated time: 4 weeks.

• Problem Definition
Detailed definition of the problem, including mathematical static aeroelasticity
(aero-structural formulation) and dynamic aeroelasticity (aero-structural-dynamics
formulation). Derivation of the equations of motion.
Estimated time: 2 weeks.

• Parametrization of Aircraft Wing


Definition of the geometric parameters to define the wing external and internal
structure. Development of a numerical tool to generate the computational aerody-
namic and structural meshes.
Estimated time: 4 weeks.

• Aerodynamic Analysis Model


Selection or development of the aerodynamic model and corresponding numerical
implementation software. Validation with available experimental data.
Estimated time: 4 weeks.

• Structural Analysis Model


Selection or development of the structural model and corresponding numerical im-
plementation software. Validation with available experimental data.
Estimated time: 4 weeks.

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• Modal Analysis
Development of the equations of motion of the wing and computation of the vibra-
tion frequencies.
Estimated time: 7 weeks.
• Aeroelastic Analysis
Application of the aeroelastic analysis framework developed to the analysis of two
representative subsonic aircraft wing.
Estimated time: 4 weeks.
• Aeroelastic Optimization
Using an available optimization tool, control the vibration frequency (e.g., maximize
the flutter speed) of an aircraft wing.
Estimated time: 4 weeks.
• Thesis Write-up
Write-up of the dissertation thesis and corresponding oral presentation support
material. The different technical topics covered should be described in detail, and
a rigorous presentation is expected, both in visual and verbal terms, in a document
logically structured.
Estimated time: 5 weeks.

Requirements
The work proposed requires knowledge covered in the following courses:

• Material Mechanics
• Solid Mechanics
• Computational Mechanics
• Computational Fluid Mechanics
• Optimization and Decision

The list mentioned is only illustrative of the scientific content of the work to be
executed, it does not represent mandatory requirements. As such, the student that shows
interest in this proposal is advised to previously discuss it with the supervisor.

Calendar
The work will be developed during 6 months, in accordance to the active MSc program.
During this period, the student is expected to meet weekly with the supervisor to report
the status of progress and discuss ideas or doubts.

The student will have freedom to manage the time in the way it suits him best but a
calendar will be suggested to accomplish the tasks described above.

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Month 1 Month 2 Month 3 Month 4 Month 5 Month 6

Bibliography Review

Problem Definition
Table 1: Proposed Calendar.

Parametrization of Aircraft Wing

Aerodynamic Analysis Model


3

Structural Analysis Model

Modal Analysis

Aeroelastic Analysis

Aeroelastic Optimization

Thesis Write-up

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