Characteristics Analysis and Optimization of Flying-Wing Vehicle Structure

Abstract:

To study structural characteristics of flying-wing vehicle, static and dynamic model of half wing span, static and dynamic model of all wing span, optimization model were established. Based on associated static test and ground resonance test data, these models were modified to implement static, dynamic and optimization analysis. Results demonstrated that structural bending and torsional deformations are mainly at outer wing surface. Torsion at inner wing is positive, while torsion at outer wing is negative. Total spar axial force along the wing span increases gradually from inner wing to outer wing and then decreases gradually after reaching the inner-outer wing interface. After axial force is transmitted to the inner wing, it is going to concentrate at the rear spar obviously. Structural bending rigidity and torsional rigidity satisfy requirements of both static force and flutter, without flutter problem of main structural mode. Viewed from the optimization size, ±45° and 0° skin at inner-outer wing turn thickens significantly. This can increase structural bending and torsional rigidity, which is good for satisfying multiple constraints comprehensively.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 1077)
• Pages: 177-184
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1077.177
• Online since: December 2014
• Authors: Hong Xia Zhou, Bin Liu
• Keywords: Bending Rigidity, Flutter, Flying-Wing Vehicle, Optimization, Torsional Rigidity

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