The Influence of Variation of Cycling Vortex Wind Loading on The Dynamic
Crack Propagation in Aircraft Wing
Abstract
Aircraft wings experience various forces during flight, including
thrust, drag, and sudden changes due to storms. While these forces
contribute to overall stability, they can also lead to the formation and
growth of cracks over time, a phenomenon known as fatigue. This paper
examines the effects of fluctuating vortex wind loads over the extended
lifespan of the aircraft, specifically addressing fatigue and the
potential for fractures. sophisticated engineering software (ANSYS) has
been employed to simulate unsteady wind loads on the aircraft wing,
representing it as a simple rectangular cantilever structure. This model
took into account the transient vortex wind load as well as lift and
drag forces that were spread across the wing surfaces. the resulting
lift, drag, and total load distribution on the wing have been analyzed
using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). These loads were then
incorporated into the wing model to evaluate the distribution of shear
and equivalent stresses. cracks grow on the lower surface of airfoil
manufacture from AL2024-T3 Have been investigating when subjected to
non-preoperational multi-axial cyclic loading. This analysis of fracture
mechanics employed three methods: Theoretical calculations: the Griffith
energy criterion has been used to predict crack behavior. Novel
experimental setup: a new rig has been designed to directly observe the
effects of multi-axial cyclic loading on crack growth.