Experimental and numerical investigations on the aerodynamics of a simplified helicopter fuselage by Cheawchan, Atcha-uea

“…Depending on helicopter weight class, fuselage parasite drag contributes up to 70 percent of total helicopter drag. …”
Get full text

Structural optimization of composite fuselage panel including buckling and manufacturing constraints by Tanut Ungwattanapanit.

“…Multidisciplinary Design Optimization (MDO) techniques were successfully developed and applied in sizing a composite fuselage panel of narrow-body airliner. The detailed finite element fuselage panel was undergone optimization process developed around gradient-based optimizer MSC Nastran SOL 200. …”
Get full text

Comparison of turbulence models in near wake of transport plane C-130H fuselage by Pang, Samuel Kheng Hong, Ng, Eddie Yin-Kwee, Chiu, W. S.

“…This paper presents a computational fluid dynamics analysis of the delayed detached eddy simulation–shear-stress transport on a 1:16 scale simplified C-130H fuselage model in flight conditions and with a closed cargo ramp to observe the turbulent-flow structures that evolve behind its empennage region. …”
Get full text
Get full text

Redesign, analysis, fabrication and testing of light weight fuselage, boom and empennage for solar UAV : part 1 by Yap, Kelvin Bing Hui

Get full text

Redesign, analysis, fabrication and testing of light weight fuselage, boom and empennage for solar UAV : Part 3 by Tan, Thomas Peng Ngee

Get full text

Development of deployable wing glider by Lim, Bi Fang.

“…The wing will be stowed along the fuselage prior to launch and will be deployed to its desired location in flight. …”
Get full text

Solar UAV : airframe configuration and design by Kurniawan, Juan Septiano.

“…Variations of drag coefficient with respect to change in fuselage radius and length have been investigated in order to meet both the minimum size and drag requirements.…”
Get full text

Characteristics of helicopter engine exhaust through scaled experiments using stereoscopic particle image velocimetry by Zhen, Wei Teo, Wong, Wai Hou, Lee, Zhi Wen, New, Tze How, Ng, Bing Feng

“…Helicopter engines are often mounted atop the fuselage to keep the aircraft footprint small and optimal for operations. …”
Get full text

Actuation of morphing structure by Tai, Chian Tong

“…This paper demonstrates an actuation mechanism for the morphing wing structure design which is capable of extending the wing fuselage length transversely with a smooth motion. …”
Get full text

Solar UAV : design, fabrication and testing of a test wing section and integration with solar cells by Pang, Yida.

“…Minimum drag is achieved through a long and narrow fuselage section and long and thin wings. With such an aircraft design, the aircraft is able to have efficient climbing rates and can glide long distances at a high speed with a minimum loss of height in between. …”
Get full text

SOLAR UAV : airframe and landing gear design, fabrication, testing and evaluation (I) by Chu, Wei Xin

“…Gliders are designed to have the minimum drag for any given amount of lift. The fuselage is a long and narrow section, together with long and thin wings help to achieve minimum drag while maintaining the lift. …”
Get full text

Design and development of solar powered glider - part b by Cheong, Wen Rong

“…In additional, in-flight telemetry and various sensors are to be integrated into the UAV fuselage and wired into the electrical system to provide live data for optimal flight and data to be analysed to better evaluate solar panel efficiency and power consumption during the various phases of flight.…”
Get full text

Design and analysis of aircraft structures to reinforce passenger to freighter conversion by Babin Vivek Baskaran

“…The P2F conversion process involves extensive modifications including strengthening of the fuselage monocoque structure, installation of a new cargo door and surround structure etc. …”
Get full text

Long term tensile properties of composite laminates by Muhammad Fikri Mohd Alwi.

“…Not only beneficial economically, it can help in significantly raising the safety level of structural components, such as the fuselage of passenger aircrafts, hence, literally saving lives. …”
Get full text

Channel measurement and planning for aerospace project by Zhou, Shangfu.

“…The objective is to characterize the channel at 3GHz and 5GHz radio frequencies (RF) for very-high-data-rate short range communications in a complex aircraft fuselage. In this case, a metal shield room will be used to simulate the aircraft body and aid in the investigations of the electromagnetic interactions in a closed environment. …”
Get full text

Development of morphing UAV by Tan, Chun Sing.

“…The wing box is built to include the variable swept wing mechanism, and the 3 points flexural test is conducted on the wing box structure, to ensure that the wing box is able to withstand the moment generated by the wings. Next, the fuselage of the UAV is built, which includes the selection and evaluation of motor as well as installation of landing gears. …”
Get full text

Investigation of high strain rate properties of metallic materials using compressive split Hopkinson pressure bar by Chen, Jiaying

“…In order to effectively harness the usefulness of magnesium alloys in different structural parts (vehicle body, chassis, fuselage of plane etc.), we must have a clear understanding of their performance under impact where deformation occurs under a broad range of strain rate and temperature. …”
Get full text

Ultrasonic NDT of composite laminates using phased-array probes by Foo, Chuan Xiong

“…Fiber-reinforced plate (FRP) or composite material is rapidly gaining tractions in many industries and has become a favorite for big industries like the aerospace industry with even the fuselage of commercial plane made fully of composite material. …”
Get full text

Morphing structure actuation by Wu, Shuli.

“…This project mission is to demonstrate an actuation mechanism for the morphing wing structure design which is capable of extending the wing fuselage length along the leading edge with a smooth motion. …”
Get full text

Design and sizing eVTOL aircraft (apply composite structure technology, and 3D printing to build flying eVTOL model aircraft) by Lim, Zhi Yong

“…Thus, this report comes in to fill in the gap, providing the methodology to manufacture small-scale composite eVTOL aircraft components. The fuselage and boom manufacturing will be the focus of this report. …”
Get full text