Design Process: Stall and Roll Damping
Last time we took a look at the effect of twisting the wing. Wing twist is used to adjust both the spanwise distribution of...
Design Process: Twist Effects
For the last few months, we have been looking at how the planform affects both the distribution of lift and the distribution of lift...
Design Process: Distribution of Lift Coefficient
In the last few months, we have explored how planform and taper affect both the distribution of total lift across the span and the...
Design Process: Planform Effects on Structure and Weight
Last month we took a look at how the planform of the wing affects the spanwise distribution of lift along the wing. The shape...
Design Process: Planform Effects on Span Loading and Drag
Last month we started our discussion of wing planforms with a look at the various planform shapes in use. We now turn our attention...
Design Process: Planform Shape
Last month we took a look at the effects of span and aspect ratio. At this point on the design of the wing, we...
Design Process: Span and Aspect Ratio
At this point in the design process we have determined the wing area. The choice of high- versus low-wing and structural concept of the...
Design Process: Cantilever Wings
Last month we began our discussion of the structural layout of the wing with a look at externally braced wings. We now turn our...
Design Process: Braced Wings
As we saw last month, the designer has two fundamental choices of wing structural architecture: cantilever or externally braced. In a cantilever layout all...
Design Process: Wing Structure
Last month we started our discussion of wing design with a look at the vertical placement of the wing on the fuselage (high versus...
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