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The vehicle design evaluation program - A computer-aided design procedure for transport aircraftThe vehicle design evaluation program is described. This program is a computer-aided design procedure that provides a vehicle synthesis capability for vehicle sizing, external load analysis, structural analysis, and cost evaluation. The vehicle sizing subprogram provides geometry, weight, and balance data for aircraft using JP, hydrogen, or methane fuels. The structural synthesis subprogram uses a multistation analysis for aerodynamic surfaces and fuselages to develop theoretical weights and geometric dimensions. The parts definition subprogram uses the geometric data from the structural analysis and develops the predicted fabrication dimensions, parts material raw stock buy requirements, and predicted actual weights. The cost analysis subprogram uses detail part data in conjunction with standard hours, realization factors, labor rates, and material data to develop the manufacturing costs. The program is used to evaluate overall design effects on subsonic commercial type aircraft due to parameter variations.
Document ID
19780033982
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Oman, B. H.
(General Dynamics/Convair San Diego, CA, United States)
Kruse, G. S.
(General Dynamics Corp. Convair Div., San Diego, Calif., United States)
Schrader, O. E.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, Va., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1977
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Meeting Information
Meeting: Annual Conference
Location: San Diego, CA
Start Date: May 9, 1977
End Date: May 12, 1977
Sponsors: Society of Allied Weight Engineers
Accession Number
78A17891
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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