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The accuracy of the Finite Element Model required for structural analysis changes throughout the design process.
The flow chart below explains the process of structural analysis of an aircraft briefly.
In general determination of design, loads are the first step in the design and analysis of an aircraft. Initially, a
structural design criterion is developed which accounts for the loads coming from the different operating conditions
of the aircraft, flight parameters and any additional loads specified by the customer.
Based on these inputs and considering the aerodynamics and flight masses, an overall load case data is generated.
Figure 1 shows some of the different aircraft loads that an aircraft is subjected during its flight, apart from these
some of the other load cases that are to be considered include vibrations, acoustic noise, system pressures, different
maneuvers and loads during ground handling. Not all of these load cases contribute to the design process and;
therefore, it is important to determine the load cases that are critical to the design. These loads are analyzed
multiple times for each time step to determine the critical loads accounting for the design changes. This process
helps the load engineers in determining the detailed critical loads of specific loads.
The results from GFEM and DFEM have been compared as:
Model Files
<install_directory>/hwsolvers/demos/optistruct/examples
/Fusealage_GFEM.fem
/Fusealage_DFEM.fem
/Fusealage_FBD_DMIG.fem
/Fusealage_FBD_DMIG_AX.pch
/Fusealage_FBD_Final_using_DMIG.fem
/Fusealage_section.fem