College - Author 1
College of Engineering
Department - Author 1
Aerospace Engineering Department
College - Author 2
College of Engineering
Department - Author 2
Aerospace Engineering Department
Advisor
Amuthan Ramabathiran, College of Engineering, Aerospace Engineering Department
Funding Source
Cal Poly's Aerospace Engineering Department
Acknowledgements
Sincere thanks to Dr. Ramabathiran for advising and Dr. Hiremath’s assistance with the wind tunnel operating.
Date
10-2025
Abstract/Summary
The aim of this project is to study experimentally the structural stability of highly flexible wings under low subsonic flow conditions. The experiments will be carried out at the low-speed wind tunnel in the Aerospace Engineering department. As part of this project, the student will design and build a variety of different flexible wing structures and test their performance in the wind tunnel--the experiments will involve pressure, deflection, and strain measurements. Both additively manufactured and built-up structures will be explored as part of this project. The project will also require the student to perform finite element simulations for the wing structures. The eventual goal of this study is to understand the pros and cons associated with flexible wings, primarily from a structural viewpoint, and understand what design choices are essential to develop stable and controllable flexible wings.
October 1, 2025.
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URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/ceng_surp/113