Summary of research conducted at the Institute for Computer Applications in Science and Engineering in applied mathematics, numerical analysis and computer science

Research conducted at the Institute for Computer Applications in Science and Engineering in applied mathematics, numerical analysis, and computer science during the period October 1, 1988 through March 31, 1989 is summarized

Aeronautical engineering: A continuing bibliography with indexes (supplement 282)

This bibliography lists 623 reports, articles, and other documents introduced into the NASA scientific and technical information system in Aug. 1992. The coverage includes documents on the engineering and theoretical aspects of design, construction, evaluation, testing, operation, and performance of aircraft (including aircraft engines) and associated components, equipment, and systems. It also includes research and development in aerodynamics, aeronautics, and ground support equipment for aeronautical vehicles

The Third Air Force/NASA Symposium on Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization

The third Air Force/NASA Symposium on Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization was held on 24-26 Sept. 1990. Sessions were on the following topics: dynamics and controls; multilevel optimization; sensitivity analysis; aerodynamic design software systems; optimization theory; analysis and design; shape optimization; vehicle components; structural optimization; aeroelasticity; artificial intelligence; multidisciplinary optimization; and composites

SOLID-SHELL FINITE ELEMENT MODELS FOR EXPLICIT SIMULATIONS OF CRACK PROPAGATION IN THIN STRUCTURES

Crack propagation in thin shell structures due to cutting is conveniently simulated using explicit finite element approaches, in view of the high nonlinearity of the problem. Solidshell elements are usually preferred for the discretization in the presence of complex material behavior and degradation phenomena such as delamination, since they allow for a correct representation of the thickness geometry. However, in solid-shell elements the small thickness leads to a very high maximum eigenfrequency, which imply very small stable time-steps. A new selective mass scaling technique is proposed to increase the time-step size without affecting accuracy. New ”directional” cohesive interface elements are used in conjunction with selective mass scaling to account for the interaction with a sharp blade in cutting processes of thin ductile shells

Research and Technology Objectives and Plans Summary (RTOPS)

A compilation of summary portions of each of the Research and Technology Objectives and Plans (RTOPS) used for management review and control of research currently in progress throughout NASA is presented. Subject, technical monitors, responsible NASA organization, and RTOP number indexes are included

Aeronautical engineering: A continuing bibliography with indexes (supplement 272)

This bibliography lists 719 reports, articles, and other documents introduced into the NASA scientific and technical information system in November, 1991. Subject coverage includes: design, construction and testing of aircraft and aircraft engines; aircraft components, equipment, and systems; ground support systems; and theoretical and applied aspects of aerodynamics and general fluid dynamics

Aeronautical engineering: A continuing bibliography with indexes (supplement 304)

This bibliography lists 453 reports, articles, and other documents introduced into the NASA scientific and technical information system in May 1994. Subject coverage includes: design, construction and testing of aircraft and aircraft engines; aircraft components, equipment, and systems; ground support systems; and theoretical and applied aspects of aerodynamics and general fluid dynamics

Finite Element Modeling and Optimization of High-Speed Aerothermoelastic Systems

The design of supersonic and hypersonic aerospace vehicles is by nature a multi-disciplinary problem requiring the close integration of compressible fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and structural dynamics. The transient flow around the body must be accurately characterized in order to assess its effect on the thermal and structural responses; conversely, the thermal and structural behavior may significantly alter the aerodynamic performance. The core of this dissertation effort is concerned with the development and demonstration of an analysis and design capability for the aerothermoelastic behavior of high-speed aerospace vehicles. This nominally involves coupling of the compressible Navier-Stokes equations for the fluid dynamics, the transient heat equation for the thermal response, and the elastodynamic equations for the structural dynamics. The streamline upwind Petrov-Galerkin (SUPG) stabilized finite element method is used for solving the compressible flow problem. Both a standard Galerkin and stabilized Galerkin gradient least squares (GGLS) finite element method are utilized for solving the heat equation, and a standard Galerkin method is used for solving the elastodynamic equations. The transient and steady-state responses of a problem are determined via a single, simultaneously coupled nonlinear system, thus bypassing accuracy and stability issues of classical staggered multi-physics coupling strategies. A gradient-based optimization framework is developed for designing transient coupled aerothermoelastic systems via adjoint-based sensitivity analysis. This framework is used to optimize the design of a structure in regard to thermal and structural performance. The efforts of this thesis have yielded a state-of-the-art approach for coupled aerothermoelastic analysis and design optimization

Technology for large space systems: A bibliography with indexes (supplement 19)

This bibliography lists 526 reports, articles, and other documents introduced into the NASA scientific and technical information system between January 1, 1988 and June 30, 1988. Its purpose is to provide helpful information to the researcher, manager, and designer in technology development and mission design according to system, interactive analysis and design, structural and thermal analysis and design, structural concepts and control systems, electronics, advanced materials, assembly concepts, propulsion, and solar power satellite systems

Graduate School: Course Decriptions, 1972-73

Official publication of Cornell University V.64 1972/7