Past and future trends in structures and dynamics
An historical review and a series of prognostications based on current developments are presented for the fields of structural design and structural dynamics analysis. It is shown that while weight and cost reduction and improved durability have been the primary forces in structural technology development in the past, emphasis has shifted to such things as productivity, quality assurance, low observables for military aircraft and increased fuel efficiency. Prominent among recent advances in future developments are damage tolerance durability, computer-aided design, active flutter suppression, adhesive bonding of primary structures, cast aluminum structures, titanium and graphite-epoxy primary aircraft structures, aeroelastic tailoring composites, metal matrix composites, and radar-absorbing structures.
- Research Organization:
- USAF, Flight Dynamics Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
- OSTI ID:
- 6875890
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-8105150-
- Journal Information:
- AIAA Pap.; (United States), Journal Name: AIAA Pap.; (United States) Vol. 81-0896; ISSN AAPRA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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COST
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ELASTICITY
ELEMENTAL MINERALS
ELEMENTS
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
EPOXIDES
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