Arrow-wing supersonic cruise aircraft structural design concepts evaluation. Volume 4: Sections 15 through 21 [PDF]
The analyses performed to provide structural mass estimates for the arrow wing supersonic cruise aircraft are presented. To realize the full potential for structural mass reduction, a spectrum of approaches for the wing and fuselage primary structure ...
Davis, G. W., Sakata, I. F.
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Lessons learned for composite structures [PDF]
Lessons learned for composite structures are presented in three technology areas: materials, manufacturing, and design. In addition, future challenges for composite structures are presented.
Whitehead, R. S.
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Numerical modeling of the electron beam welding and its experimental validation [PDF]
, 2016 Electron Beam Welding (EBW) is a highly efficient and precise welding method increasingly used within the manufacturing chain and of growing importance in different industrial environments such as the aeronautical and aerospace sectors.
Agelet de Saracibar Bosch, Carlos +5 more
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Advanced structures technology applied to a supersonic cruise arrow-wing configuration [PDF]
The application of advanced technology to a promising aerodynamic configuration was explored to investigate the improved payload range characteristics over the configuration postulated during the National SST Program.
Davis, G. W., Sakata, I. F.
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A Government/Industry Summary of the Design Analysis Methods for Vibrations (DAMVIBS) Program [PDF]
The NASA Langley Research Center in 1984 initiated a rotorcraft structural dynamics program, designated DAMVIBS (Design Analysis Methods for VIBrationS), with the objective of establishing the technology base needed by the rotorcraft industry for ...
Kvaternik, Raymond G.
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Application of composites to the selective reinforcement of metallic aerospace structures [PDF]
The use of composite materials to selectively reinforce metallic structures provides a low-cost way to reduce weight and a means of minimizing the risks usually associated with the introduction of new materials.
Brooks, W. A., Jr. +2 more
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Loads and Aeroelasticity Division research and technology accomplishments for FY 1984 and plans for FY 1985 [PDF]
The loads and aeroelasticity divisions research accomplishments are presented. The work under each branch or technical area, described in terms of highlights of accomplishments during the past year and highlights of plans for the current year as they ...
Dixon, S. C., Gardner, J. E.
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Potential structural materials and design concepts for light airplanes Final report [PDF]
Potential structural materials and design concepts evaluated for light aircraft ...
Pazmany, L. +3 more
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Orbiter structural design and verification [PDF]
The space shuttle development program provided the opportunity to challenge many of the established practices and approaches used in prior manned space flight programs.
Glynn, P. C., Moser, T. L.
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Loads and Aeroelasticity Division research and technology accomplishments for FY 1986 and plans for FY 1987 [PDF]
The Loads and Aeroelasticity Division's research accomplishments for FY 86 and research plans for FY 87 are presented. The work under each Branch (technical area) is described in terms of highlights of accomplishments during the past year and highlights ...
Dixon, S. C., Gardner, James E.
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