Flutter predictions for very flexible wing wind tunnel test
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Author(s)
Goizueta, Norberto
Wynn, Andrew
Palacios, Rafael
Drachinsky, Ariel
Raveh, Daniella E
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
The stability boundaries of a very flexible wing are sought to inform a wind-tunnel flutter test campaign. The objective is twofold: to identify via simulation the relevant physical processes to be explored while ensuring safe and non-destructive experiments, and to provide a benchmark case for which computational models and test data are freely available. Analyses have been independently carried out using two geometrically nonlinear structural models coupled with potential flow aerodynamics. The models are based on a prototype of the wing for which static load and aeroelastic tests are available, and the experimental results have been successfully reproduced numerically. The wing displays strong geometrically nonlinear effects with static deformations as high as 50% of its span. This results in substantial changes to its structural dynamics, which display several mode crossings that cause the flutter mechanisms to change as a function of deformation. Stability characteristics depend on both the free-stream velocity and the angle of attack. A fast drop of the flutter speed is observed as the wing deforms as the angle of attack is increased, while a large stable region is observed for wing displacements over 25%. The corresponding wind tunnel dynamic tests have validated these predictions.
Date Issued
2022-01-31
Date Acceptance
2022-01-06
Citation
Journal of Aircraft: devoted to aeronautical science and technology, 2022, 59 (4), pp.1082-1097
ISSN
0021-8669
Publisher
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Start Page
1082
End Page
1097
Journal / Book Title
Journal of Aircraft: devoted to aeronautical science and technology
Volume
59
Issue
4
Copyright Statement
2022 by Norberto Goizueta, Andrew Wynn, Rafael Palacios, Arik Drachinksy, and Daniella Raveh. Published by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc., with permission. All requests for copying and permission to reprint should be submitted to CCC at www.copyright.com; employ the eISSN 1533-3868 to initiate your request. See also AIAA Rights and Permissions www.aiaa.org/randp.
Sponsor
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC)
Identifier
https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/10.2514/1.C036710
Grant Number
2297076
EP/K503381/1
Subjects
Science & Technology
Technology
Engineering, Aerospace
Engineering
LIMIT-CYCLE OSCILLATION
ASPECT-RATIO WINGS
AEROELASTICITY
STIFFNESS
MODEL
Aerospace & Aeronautics
09 Engineering
Publication Status
Published
Date Publish Online
2022-01-31