04.2 - Aerostructures Design, Structural Dynamics, Aeroelasticity
INFLUENCE OF SKIN CURVATURE ON WINGBOX OPTIMIZATION WITH NONLINEAR STRUCTURAL STABILITY CONSTRAINTS
F.M.A. Mitrotta¹, A. Pirrera¹, T. Macquart¹, J.E. Cooper¹, A. Pereira do Prado², P.H. Cabral²; ¹University of Bristol, United Kingdom ;²Embraer, Brazil
Embraer's Aeroelastic Tailoring Framework pioneers a nonlinear structural stability approach to reduce aircraft emissions. Tests on a simplified version of NASA's CRM wingbox achieved up to 29.6% mass reduction, surpassing linear methods. Using MSC Nastran and OpenAeroStruct, the study explores complex scenarios, promising more efficient and lightweight airframes for sustainable aviation.