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Optimisation techniques for aunidimensional structure in idealised criticalflutter conditions

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

S. Tizzi*
Affiliation:
Università di Roma “La Sapienza“ Italy

Abstract

The paper is focuses on the study of the profileoptimisation of a unidimensional structure inidealised critical flutter conditions. The problemhas been addressed already by other authors, buthere an original technique is used to search forsome variables at the left hand end of a simplysupported vibrating beam, the knowledge of which isnecessary for the numerical integration of thegoverning equations. Additionally, the frequency isconsidered as a control parameter. A compositeorthotropic symmetric panel with four layers isconsidered and the optimised profiles of all thestructural components determined.

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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1996 

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