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Study of metallic structural design concepts for an arrow wing supersonic cruise configurationA structural design study was made, to assess the relative merits of various metallic structural concepts and materials for an advanced supersonic aircraft cruising at Mach 2.7. Preliminary studies were made to ensure compliance of the configuration with general design criteria, integrate the propulsion system with the airframe, select structural concepts and materials, and define an efficient structural arrangement. An advanced computerized structural design system was used, in conjunction with a relatively large, complex finite element model, for detailed analysis and sizing of structural members to satisfy strength and flutter criteria. A baseline aircraft design was developed for assessment of current technology. Criteria, analysis methods, and results are presented. The effect on design methods of using the computerized structural design system was appraised, and recommendations are presented concerning further development of design tools, development of materials and structural concepts, and research on basic technology.
Document ID
19780008100
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Turner, M. J. (Boeing Commercial Airplane Co. Seattle, WA, United States)
Grande, D. L. (Boeing Commercial Airplane Co. Seattle, WA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1977
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
D6-42438-3
NASA-CR-2743
Accession Number
78N16043
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS1-12287
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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