04.2 - Aerostructures Design, Structural Dynamics, Aeroelasticity
EXPERIMENTAL VALIDATION OF THE DYNAMIC FINITE ELEMENT MODEL OF A 1:8 SCALE SEAPLANE USING A LASER DOPPLER VIBROMETER (LDV)
F. Lovero¹, G. Biggi¹, S. Lombardi¹, M.A.C. Costa¹, V. Amore¹, E. Cestino¹; ¹Politecnico di Torino, Italy
This text discusses the importance of dynamic analysis in aeronautics, focusing on modal analysis of a 1:8 scale replica of the Savoia Marchetti S55X seaplane. The study employs the Finite Element Method (FEM) with advanced composite materials and Roachell sandwich panels. The goal is to validate the theoretical FEM analysis through static and dynamic testing, comparing results using a Laser Doppler Vibrometer for precise vibration measurements. The study aims to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the seaplane's dynamic behavior under operational conditions.