Prediction of stresses in aircraft panels subjected to acoustic forces

Summarized are the progress and accomplishments performed under NASA/Langley Research Center Master Agreement NAS1-17993, Task Assignment No. 22, entitled Prediction of Stresses in Aircraft Panels Subjected to Acoustic Forces, for the period October 1, 1985 to December 15, 1987. The primary effort of this task is the development of analytical methods for prediction of stresses in aircraft panels subjected to acoustic forces. The progress and accomplishments of various activities are discussed first. Then, publications, presentations and thesis are presented.