posted on 2023-02-22, 09:54authored byMichael A. McCartney
The objective of BOJCAS was to develop advanced design methods for bolted joints in
composite aircraft structures. This is a critical technology supporting the introduction of
composites into the primary structure of large commercial aircraft. Design methods in
existence before BOJCAS dated from the 70s/80s, were largely empirical, and tended to
be overly reliant on testing. The methods developed in BOJCAS incorporate recent
developments in computational mechanics and are more adaptable to new materials, and
configurations. This gives them the potential to significantly reduce testing, and hence
time/cost of development, as well as aircraft weight with consequent increase in
efficiency. This should also help to ensure continued safety.
Funding
Study on Aerodynamic Characteristics Control of Slender Body Using Active Flow Control Technique