Two graphite/epoxy anisotropic laminates used in the wing skins of recent aircraft designs were selected for a study of the interaction they can induce between wing bending and twist. The two laminates were used as covers for two subscale box geams. Each beam was supported as a cantilever and tested for two load conditions: tip shear and tip torque. Beam response, in the form of bending and twist slopes, was measured using a reflected light technique. Test results, expressed as beam displacement and induced twist, and twist and induced displacement, were compared with linear finite-element model predictions. Prior to beam tests, the stiffness characteristics of these two laminates were determined by tension tests and compared to analysis. The analyses were made using a piece-wise linear approach and material properties determined by simple tension tests. The results have indicated that the in-plane stiffness properties of anisotropic laminates can be predicted if the layer properties of the composite materials are accurately known. Consequently, the coupled bending/twist response of wing type structures made from these laminates can be determined satisfactorily provided the limits of the laminate linear behavior are not significantly exceeded. (Se)


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    Title :

    Characterization of graphite/expoxy laminates for aeroelastic tailoring


    Additional title:

    Untersuchung des Eignung von Graphit-Epoxidharz-Laminaten zur aeroelastischen Gestaltung von Flugzeugbauteilen


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    Publication date :

    1978


    Size :

    17 Seiten, 14 Bilder, 3 Tabellen, 6 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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