RT Journal Article
T1 Challenges, Ideas, and Innovations of Joined-Wing Configurations: A Concept from the Past, an Opportunity for the Future
A1 Cavallaro, Rauno
A1 Demasi, Luciano
AB Diamond Wings, Strut- and Truss-Braced Wings, Box Wings, and PrandtlPlane, the so-called “Join-edWings”, represent a dramatic departure from traditional configurations. Joined Wings are characterized by a structurally overconstrained layout which significantly increases the design space with multiple load paths and numerous solutions not available in classical wing systems. A tight link between the different disciplines (aerodynamics, flight mechanics, aeroelasticity, etc.) makes a Multidisciplinary Design and Optimization approach a necessity from the early design stages. Researchers showed potential in terms of aerodynamic efficiency, reduction of emissions and superior performances, strongly supporting the technical advantages of Joined Wings. This review will present these studies, with particularfocus on the United States joined-wing SensorCraft, Strut- and Truss- Braced Wings, Box Wings and PrandtlPlane.
PB Elsevier
SN 0376-0421
YR 2016
FD 2016-11-01
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10016/33947
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10016/33947
LA eng
DS e-Archivo
RD 1 sept. 2024