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Flight structures fundamental research trends and directions

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 February 2016

Victor Giurgiutiu
Victor Giurgiutiu*
Affiliation:
victor.giurgiutiu@afosr.af.mil, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Structural Mechanics Program, Arlington, VA, USA
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Abstract

The paper presents an overview of the fundamental research performed in the US in the field of flight structures under the sponsorship of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). After presenting a general overview of AFOSR, the paper focuses on the structural mechanics program. Three large applications areas are considered: (a) future flight structures; (b) structural sustainment; (c) structural dynamics and vibration control. These three broad areas are covered at various levels of complexity and detail. Currently supported topics are presented and major funding and results are discussed. The paper ends with summary and conclusions.

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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 113 , Issue 1144: Flight structures fundamental research in the United States of America: A Special Issue , June 2009 , pp. 331 - 337
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 2009 

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