Abstract:Heavy-lift helicopter blades are estimated to be large and heavy (upwards of 360 kg per blade) when the spars are constructed as monocoque structures. It is proposed to replace these conventional spar designs with lighter grid-stiffened composite shells. Composite stiffened shells have been known to provide superior strength to weight ratio and damage tolerance with a great potential to reduce weight. The design space for grid-stiffened rotor blade spar structures is new and the behavior of these structures un… Show more
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