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A new sensitivity analysis for structural optimization of composite rotor bladesThis paper presents a detailed mathematical derivation of the sensitivity derivatives for the structural dynamic, aeroelastic stability and response characteristics of a rotor blade in hover and forward flight. The formulation is denoted by the term semianalytical approach, because certain derivatives have to be evaluated by a finite difference scheme. Using the present formulation, sensitivity derivatives for the structural dynamic and aeroelastic stability characteristics, were evaluated for both isotropic and composite rotor blades. Based on the results, useful conclusions are obtained regarding the relative merits of the semi-analytical approach, for calculating sensitivity derivatives, when compared to a pure finite difference approach.
Document ID
19930050172
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Venkatesan, C.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Friedmann, P. P.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Yuan, Kuo-An
(California Univ. Los Angeles, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1993
Publication Information
Publication: In: AIAA(ASME)ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, 34th and AIAA/ASME Adaptive Structures Forum, La Jolla, CA, Apr. 19-22, 1993, Technical Papers. Pt. 5 (A93-33876 1
Publisher: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Subject Category
Structural Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 93-1644
Accession Number
93A34169
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG1-833
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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