Simulation of tail boom vibrations using main rotor-fuselage Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Batrakov, A., Kusyumov, A., Kusyumov, S., Kusyumov, S. and Barakos, G. N. (2017) Simulation of tail boom vibrations using main rotor-fuselage Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). Applied Sciences, 7(9), 918. (doi: 10.3390/app7090918)

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Abstract

In this work, fully-resolved rotor-fuselage interactional aerodynamics is used as the forcing term in a model based on the Euler-Bernoulli equation, aiming to simulate helicopter tail-boom vibration. The model is based on linear beam analysis and captures the effect of the blade-passing as well as the effect of the changing force direction on the boom. The Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) results were obtained using a well-validated helicopter simulation tool. Results for the tail-boom vibration are not validated due to lack of experimental data, but were obtained using an established analytical approach and serve to demonstrate the strong effect of aerodynamics on tail-boom aeroelastic behavior.

Item Type:Articles
Additional Information:<p>Special Issue "Advances in Vibroacoustics and Aeroacustics of Aerospace and Automotive Systems"</p> <p>The support of this work via the “State Tasks of the Education Ministry of Russia” grant (No. 9.1577.2017/PCH) is gratefully acknowledged.</p>
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Barakos, Professor George
Authors: Batrakov, A., Kusyumov, A., Kusyumov, S., Kusyumov, S., and Barakos, G. N.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Autonomous Systems and Connectivity
Journal Name:Applied Sciences
Publisher:MDPI
ISSN:2076-3417
ISSN (Online):2076-3417
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2017 The Authors
First Published:First published in Applied Sciences 7(9):918
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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