Aeroelastic-tailoring of a wind-tunnel model for passive alleviation of static and dynamic loads

Composite materials allow to tailor the elastic properties of a structure. In aeroelasticity, this opens up possibility passively enhance coupled aerostructural characteristics. work, design composite wing is addressed with aim alleviate static and dynamic aeroelastic loads; these two objectives are quantified by root-bending-moment in high load-factor condition deformation amplitude under gust. A two-step approach optimal structure adopted. Pareto front computed via an model wing; aerodynamic loads modelled, depending on load-case, either DLM or RANS equations. The best-compromise chosen criterion based jig-shape and, finally, stacking-sequences specialised evolutionary algorithm.