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Improved computational approach for 3-D realistic insectlike flapping wing using co-rotational finite elements

  • Haeseong Cho
  • , Namhun Lee
  • , Sang Joon Shin
  • , Seungsoo Lee
  • , Sangyong Kim
  • Seoul National University
  • Inha University
  • Korean Agency for Defense Development

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Abstract

In this paper, an improved computational approach for an insect-like flapping wing is proposed. The insect-like flapping wing consists of the vein and wing membrane components. Such configuration shows significant fluid-structure interaction (FSI) characteristics with respect to the arrangement and the flexibility of veins. In order to consider the wing configuration in more comprehensive manner, co-rotational (CR) finite elements are introduced. Hence, the CR beam elements are employed for veins, and the CR shell elements are used for wing membrane. The present structural analysis is then validated against the results from the previous literatures. Then, fluid-structure interaction analysis regarding the insect-like flapping wing is conducted. In that procedure, aerodynamic analysis based on three-dimensional preconditioned Navier-Stokes equations is employed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAIAA SciTech Forum - 55th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781624104473
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017
Event55th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting - Grapevine, United States
Duration: 2017.01.92017.01.13

Publication series

NameAIAA SciTech Forum - 55th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting

Conference

Conference55th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityGrapevine
Period17.01.917.01.13

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