Multi-site delamination analysis using virtual crack closure technique for a composite aircraft wing flap

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    Abstract

    In this study, we investigate the application of virtual crack closure technique (VCCT) for a multi-site delamination damage in the F-18 Hornet fighter aircraft’s wing flap. The work focuses on the interaction between multiple delamination sites at different ply interfaces. The effects of numerical analysis parameters, such as energy release rate tolerance, on the criticality of the delamination and on the delamination growth are also studied.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication31st Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences (Proceedings)
    Subtitle of host publicationBelo Horizonte, Brazil September 9-14, 2018
    PublisherICAS Press
    ISBN (Electronic)978-3-932182-88-4
    Publication statusPublished - Sept 2018
    Publication typeA4 Article in conference proceedings
    EventINTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE AERONAUTICAL SCIENCES CONGRESS -
    Duration: 1 Jan 1900 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceINTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE AERONAUTICAL SCIENCES CONGRESS
    Period1/01/00 → …

    Keywords

    • Multi-site damage
    • Finite element analysis
    • Fighter aircraft
    • Flap

    Publication forum classification

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