Optimization of Supersonic Aircraft Wing-Box using Curvilinear SpaRibs

This dissertation investigates the advantages of using curvilinear spars and ribs, termed SpaRibs, to design supersonic aircraft wing-box in comparison to the use of classic design concepts that employ straight spars and ribs. The intent is to achieve a more efficient load-bearing mechanism and to p...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Locatelli, Davide
Other Authors: Engineering Science and Mechanics
Format: Others
Published: Virginia Tech 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10919/26345
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-03022012-160740/