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Structural Evaluation of a Vertical Tail for a Supersonic Vehicle: Architecture, Boundary Conditions, and Material System Influence.

Authors :
Battaglia, Miriam
Baldieri, Ferdinando
Russo, Gennaro
Voto, Claudio
Acanfora, Valerio
Sellitto, Andrea
Riccio, Aniello
Source :
Macromolecular Symposia. Jun2024, Vol. 413 Issue 3, p1-4. 4p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Supersonic aircraft is defined as aircraft that can travel at speeds above the speed of sound (M > 1). For these aircraft, correct dimensioning is essential to enable them to withstand the high aerodynamic loads they face. This study evaluates the impact of internal architecture, boundary conditions, and material on the dimensioning of the vertical tailplane when subjected to a gust load. The optimal configuration is the one that achieves a balance between weight and structural performance. Titanium alloy Ti 6AI‐4 V and carbon/carbon composites are selected as the most suitable materials for this application due to their known high‐temperature resistance. The best configuration, although it weighs 20% times more than the composite configuration, manages to achieve a reduction in tip displacement of 80%, significantly improving strength and instability performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10221360
Volume :
413
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Macromolecular Symposia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178020776
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.202300184