Development of analytical method for structural design of morphing wings with corrugated structures

2017 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 15K06598
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Research Field: Aerospace engineering
• Research Institution: The University of Tokyo
• Principal Investigator: Yokozeki Tomohiro 東京大学, 大学院工学系研究科(工学部), 准教授 (50399549)
• Project Period (FY): 2015-04-01 – 2018-03-31
• Keywords: 航空宇宙工学 / 構造・材料 / 可変翼構造

Outline of Final Research Achievements

This study aimed to develop the structural design methodology for morphing wings with corrugated structures as a candidate for the variable camber morphing wing. A simplified structural analysis considering large deformation and an aerodynamic analysis are combined to estimate the optimal deformation for morphing wings with actuation mechanisms. Optimization has been conducted for better aerodynamic performance by changing structural parameters of corrugated structures.

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航空宇宙工学