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Past and future progress in fixed and rotary wing aeroelasticity

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

G. T. S. Done
G. T. S. Done*
Affiliation:
Department of Mechanical Engineering and AeronauticsCity University, London, UK
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Abstract

Progress in aeroelasticity of fixed and rotary wing aircraft is compared by means of a selective review. Discussion of the role of concurrent engineering leads into modelling and validation, these being dealt with under the headings of aerodynamics, structural and integrated models. Formulation and solution of equations of motion are considered, which relate mainly to rotorcraft, and then aeroelastic performance improvement is covered. This includes optimisation, aeroservoelasticity and passive devices. Basic insight providing models are reviewed and the paper concludes with, further comments on insight, and also future progress in aeroelasticity.

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Research Article
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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 100 , Issue 997 , September 1996 , pp. 269 - 280
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1996 

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