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http://dx.doi.org/10.5139/IJASS.2011.12.1.84

Structural Analysis of a Composite Target-drone  

Park, Yong-Bin (Research Center for Aircraft Parts Technology, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Gyeongsang National University)
Nguyen, Khanh-Hung (Research Center for Aircraft Parts Technology, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Gyeongsang National University)
Kweon, Jin-Hwe (Research Center for Aircraft Parts Technology, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Gyeongsang National University)
Choi, Jin-Ho (Research Center for Aircraft Parts Technology, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Gyeongsang National University)
Han, Jong-Su (Micro Enginering)
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International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences / v.12, no.1, 2011 , pp. 84-91 More about this Journal
Abstract
A finite element analysis for the wing and landing gear of a composite target-drone air vehicle was performed. For the wing analysis, two load cases were considered: a 5g symmetric pull-up and a -1.5g symmetric push-over. For the landing gear analysis, a sinking velocity of 1.4 m/s at a 2g level landing condition was taken into account. MSC/NASTRAN and LS-DYNA were utilized for the static and dynamic analyses, respectively. Finite element results were verified by the static test of a prototype wing under a 6g symmetric pull-up condition. The test showed a 17% larger wing tip deflection than the finite element analysis. This difference is believed to come from the material and geometrical imperfections incurred during the manufacturing process.
Keywords
Target-drone; Glass fabric; Composite material; Finite element analysis;
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