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http://dx.doi.org/10.20910/JASE.2022.16.6.64

A Study on Structural Design and Analysis of Composite Fairing to Reduce Air Resistance  

Yonggyu, Lee (School of Mechanical Engineering, Kunsan National University)
Hyunbum, Park (School of Mechanical Engineering, Kunsan National University)
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Journal of Aerospace System Engineering / v.16, no.6, 2022 , pp. 64-73 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study aimed to design a 3D fairing shape to reduce the air resistance of commercial vehicles. Rankine Half Body was applied to design the fairing shape, and the design was verified through aerodynamic analysis. Aerodynamic loads were calculated considering the speed conditions of commercial vehicles and gust conditions to ensure the structural safety of the fairing. A glass fibre/epoxy composite material was used to design a fairing structure that satisfied the safety factor 3. The structural safety of the lightest fairing was confirmed through structural analysis.
Keywords
Cab Roof Fairing; Commercial Vehicle; Structural Design; Structural Analysis; Sandwich Structure;
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