Introduction to Aircraft Aeroelasticity and Loads

Aeroelastic phenomena arising from the interaction of aerodynamic, elastic, and inertial forces, and the loads resulting from flight/ground maneuvers and gust/turbulence encounters, have a significant influence upon aircraft design. The prediction of aircraft aeroelastic stability, response, and loads requires application of a range of interrelated engineering disciplines.

This new textbook introduces the foundations of aeroelasticity and loads for the flexible aircraft, providing an understanding of the main concepts involved and relating them to aircraft behavior and industry practice.

The authors use simplified mathematical models to demonstrate key aeroelastic and load phenomena including flutter, divergence, control effectiveness, and the response and loads resulting from flight/ground maneuvers and gust/turbulence encounters.They also explain current methodologies for aeroelastic and load modeling.