AIAC-2011-056

MULTIPLE ASPECT DESIGN OF AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE WING

Arzu Kayir Sakarya, Yavuz Yaman

The design of aircraft structures is a critical issue, because the structure has to provide enough strength while keeping the weight minimum. In order to achieve a successful design, the aircraft structures must meet all design requirements in addition to satisfying the optimal weight criteria. Materials selection affects the structural design, weight and strength. The material also has a direct impact on production technique and the overall cost. In this study, three different candidate materials were studied in the structural design of an unmanned aerial vehicle wing and their structural characteristics were compared.

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