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2_ Introduction to A_C Structures

The document provides an overview of aircraft structural analysis, focusing on various load classifications such as surface loads, body loads, dynamic and static loads, and thermal loads. It also describes different types of supports, including hinge support, hinge-roller support, and fixed support, detailing their functions and constraints. This foundational knowledge is essential for understanding the forces and reactions involved in aircraft structures.

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2_ Introduction to A_C Structures

The document provides an overview of aircraft structural analysis, focusing on various load classifications such as surface loads, body loads, dynamic and static loads, and thermal loads. It also describes different types of supports, including hinge support, hinge-roller support, and fixed support, detailing their functions and constraints. This foundational knowledge is essential for understanding the forces and reactions involved in aircraft structures.

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Aircraft

Structural
Analysis
Introduction
Fundamental
Concepts
Load classification

• Surface loads
– Loads w/c are produced by
surface contacts
•Examples: dynamic & static
pressures
Surface Loads
Concentrated loads

– The area of contact is very


small
Distributed loads

– The area of contact is large


Body loads

– Loads w/c depend on body


volume
•Examples: inertial,
magnetic & gravitational
forces
Inertial Loads
Figure: concentrated & distributed loads
Dynamic loads
– Loads w/c are time-
dependent
Static loads
– Loads independent of time
Thermal loads

– Loads created on a
restrained structure by a
uniform and/or non-uniform
temperature change
Figure:

a)Hinge support
b)Hinge-roller support
c)Fixed support
Reactions

– Forces induced at point of


supports
Hinge support

– Designed to allow only


rotation at the point of
connection
Hinge-roller support
– Allows rotation & a
translation in only the x-
direction
Fixed-support

– Designed to provide
restraints against rotation &
all-translations

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