Available at: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/theses/2677
Date of Award
3-2023
Degree Name
MS in Aerospace Engineering
Department/Program
Aerospace Engineering
College
College of Engineering
Advisor
Paulo Iscold
Advisor Department
Aerospace Engineering
Advisor College
College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences
Abstract
The Cal Poly SLO Turbo-Prop Racer (TP Racer) is a vehicle in development with the goal to break the world record for fastest turbo-prop aircraft measured over a 3-kilometer strip. This thesis presents the structural design, modeling, and analysis of the wing of Cal Poly SLO TP Racer. Methodology behind analyzing the wing is presented through finite element modeling elements and a mesh study. This is followed by development of structure through geometry and laminate estimations. The wing structure estimates and loading conditions are then modeled in FEMAP. Initial estimates are analyzed and reviewed – overbuilt, underbuilt, and incorrectly modeled regions of the structure are corrected. Finally, a refined finite element model is analyzed to present a satisfactory aircraft wing.