Wing divergence Control surface effectiveness. Flexibility effects on aircraft stability and control. Quasi-Steady and unsteady aerodynamics. Flutter analysis of two-dimensional wings with discussion of three-dimensional effects. Introduction of other aeroelastic phenomena such as stall flutter and buffeting. Prevention of aeroelastic instabilities. Flight flutter testing.Weekly
Wing divergence Control surface effectiveness. Flexibility effects on aircraft stability and control. Quasi-Steady and unsteady aerodynamics. Flutter analysis of two-dimensional wings with discussion of three-dimensional effects. Introduction of other aeroelastic phenomena such as stall flutter and buffeting. Prevention of aeroelastic instabilities. Flight flutter testing.Weekly