A modeling approach is presented for simulating a full-scale crash test of the Sikorsky Advanced Composite Airframe Program (ACAP) helicopter using MSC/DYTRAN, an explicit nonlinear dynamic code. This research is performed under the US Army's Science and Technology Objective (STO) on Crash Modeling and Simulation with the goal of establishing a methodology for predicting the impact response of composite rotorcraft. The modeling approach involved conversion of an existing NASTRAN modal vibration model of the helicopter to a MSC/DYTRAN model. The strengths and weaknesses associated with this approach are discussed. The focus of the simulation effort has been on developing a detailed finite element model of the subfloor region of the ACAP helicopter using MSC/DYTRAN. The model is used to predict the crushing response of the subfloor when subjected to a vertical impact with 10 deg pitch and 10 deg roll onto a rigid surface. The subfloor simulation results are compared with experimental data acquired during the 1987 full-scale drop test of the Sikorsky ACAP helicopter at NASA Langley Research Center and with semi-empirical predictions.


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    Titel :

    Development of an ACAP helicopter finite element impact model


    Weitere Titelangaben:

    Simulation des Aufpralls eines Hubschraubers mit dem modifizierten NASTRAN-Programm zur Schwingungsanalyse mit der Finite-Elemente-Methode


    Beteiligte:
    Lyle, K.H. (Autor:in) / Jackson, K.E. (Autor:in) / Fasanella, E.L. (Autor:in)

    Erschienen in:

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2000


    Format / Umfang :

    6 Seiten, 9 Bilder, 11 Quellen




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Print


    Sprache :

    Englisch





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