Unmanned Aircraft Wing Design Procedure: Analytical and Numerical Approach

Uyunmaz E., GÜNAY BULUTSUZ A.

24th International Symposium for Production Research, ISPR 2024, Budva, Karadağ, 10 - 12 Ekim 2024, ss.93-105, (Tam Metin Bildiri) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/978-3-031-83611-4_8
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Budva
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Karadağ
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.93-105
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Aerodynamic optimization, Composite laminate design, Composite materials, Finite element analysis (FEA), Fixed-wing design, Fuel efficiency, Green manufacturing, Hybrid structural design, Lightweight structures, Structural analysis, Wing component
  • Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

In aviation, precise analytical calculations are crucial for ensuring structural integrity and performance efficiency. This is particularly vital in the design and analysis of UAV wing components, where advanced procedures are needed to balance strength, weight, and fuel consumption. The experimental study starts with a parametric internal structure design that optimizes strength and weight based on load factors and material selection. A composite laminate design calculator integrates stress and strain data into the 3D design, while hybrid metal-composite models prevent issues like buckling. The 3D wing model undergoes finite element analysis for buckling, modal frequency, static strength, and bird strike. This analysis yields optimized design solutions with minimal geometric changes, enhancing collaboration between design and analysis teams and improving fuel efficiency through better aerodynamic performance and structural integrity. In alignment with green manufacturing principles, the experimental study uses lightweight composite materials to reduce fuel consumption and minimize the carbon footprint, contributing to broader sustainability goals in aviation.