Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
A systematic finite-element model modification technique has been applied to two small problems and a model of the main wing box of a research drone aircraft. The procedure determines the sensitivity of the eigenvalues and eigenvector components to specific structural changes, calculates the required changes and modifies the finite-element model. Good results were obtained where large stiffness modifications were required to satisfy large eigenvalue changes. Sensitivity matrix conditioning problems required the development of techniques to insure existence of a solution and accelerate its convergence. A method is proposed to assist the analyst in selecting stiffness parameters for modification.
Keywords:
STRUCTURAL MECHANICS
Type:
AIAA PAPER 82-0730
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In: Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference; May 10, 1982 - May 12, 1982; New Orleans, LA
Format:
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