Human Powered Plane Spar Problem
Human Powered Plane Spar Problem
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I'm studying manufacturing engineering in Ireland and I've been assigned a project in which I've to design a spar of a human powered plane. The objective being to make it as light as possible however stiff enough to maintain aerodynamic efficency. My main considerations have to be in relation to in-service performance and failure (yield, fracture and fatigue strengths)
The material(s) I choose and the section shape are my variables.
Any information I find in relation to this subject is fairly old, I would greatly appreciate it if someone could point me in the right direction to a good website or textbook, especially where the stresses are concerned.
Thanks in advance of any advice.
The material(s) I choose and the section shape are my variables.
Any information I find in relation to this subject is fairly old, I would greatly appreciate it if someone could point me in the right direction to a good website or textbook, especially where the stresses are concerned.
Thanks in advance of any advice.





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Thanks anyway
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Maybe a search on the Kramer Prize (1970's) and it's offshoots. There was quite a bit of work going on in the UK as I remember.
A couple of associates and myself (a good aircraft structural and an aero and me, a skinny test pilot at the time, spent a few hours over brews (in New Mexico) discussing possibilities.
Wonderful subject, good luck...
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NASA likely has linke to similiar jnformation
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Thanks for the link, the papers by Greene are really useful for the yield, fracture and fatigue strengths of composite materials. I woundn't of found it on my own.
Go raibh mile maith agat
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