NOVA-2S Correlation with KC-135A Fuselage Shock Tube Test Results

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Abstract:

Correlation of the experimental results from KC-135A fuselage tests in the Sandia shock tube with analytical results generated through the NOVA-2LTS structural response code were performed in this effort. It was found that skin buckling between stringers was a very important factor in the overall response of the frames. NOVA-2LTS had to be modified to handle skin buckling in an approximate manner without generating a prohibitive large solution model. Comparisons are made between the experimental results and NOVA-2LTS analytical strain results for the unpressurized and pressurized KC-135A fuselage. Overall the strain response results for the central frame correlated well considering the uncertainities involved in defining structurally an actual large stiffened aircraft section.

Author(s):
Mente, Lawrence J. ; Lee, William N.
Author Organization(s):
KAMAN AVIDYNE BURLINGTON MA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA124013
Pagination:
0136

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
KA-TR-202, AFWL-TR-82-101
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F29601-81-C-0031
Task Number(s):
03
Project Number(s):
8809
Monitor Series:
TR-82-101, XC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_1.4.2_Health Service Delivery; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned
Modernization Areas:
Quantum Science and Computing; Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*TEST METHODS, *FUSELAGES, *BLAST, *SHOCK TUBES, COMPUTERS, PANELS, STIFFNESS, OVERPRESSURE, BUCKLING, CORRELATION TECHNIQUES, MACHINE CODING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Fluid Mechanics, Mechanics
Keyword(s):
WUAFWL88090348, PE62601F
Report Date:
1982 Nov 01