Highly orthotropic panels structural stability, Farrar and Bloch waves theory
International Journal of Structural Integrity
ISSN: 1757-9864
Article publication date: 2 October 2017
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to present the studies to develop structural highly orthotropic panels. These types of panels provide the capabilities required for structural morphing. They are highly deformable in one given direction; and in the perpendicular direction, one must be compliant to sustain the internal loads per certification stiffness and strength requirements.
Design/methodology/approach
Neither classic orthotropic panels nor regular cellular solids Bloch wave theories are strictly applicable on their study. A combination of computational method, MATLAB-coded, to analyze stability and classic structural beam theory is studied. Then, non-linear finite element method models are developed for an aerospace control surface application; their results are compared with reported Bloch wave sequences on periodic cellular solid panels.
Findings
The stability along stiffer direction is a requirement to obtain a continuous deformation and plasticization sequence of the cell rows in the perpendicular direction. A sample panel is sized and 3D modeled, and then produced using additive layer manufacturing process to demonstrate the initial stages of a validation and verification campaign.
Originality/value
This paper provides a new method to mechanical characterize highly orthotropic panels.
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Acknowledgements
A summary of this work was presented at the 6th EASN International Conference on Innovation in European Aeronautics Research, held on October 18-21, 2016 at Porto, Portugal.
Citation
Castillo Acero, M. (2017), "Highly orthotropic panels structural stability, Farrar and Bloch waves theory", International Journal of Structural Integrity, Vol. 8 No. 5, pp. 585-602. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSI-02-2017-0012
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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