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Structural Analysis and Testing of Balsa Wood in Airframe Applications

This project report evaluates the structural properties and testing outcomes of balsa wood for airframe applications. The team, led by Project Manager Matt Greco and complemented by experts in electrical systems, industrial processes, and structural analysis, investigates balsa's material properties including Young’s modulus, shear modulus, tensile strength, and compressive strength. We also explore the implications of autonomous flight systems with pilot backup and innovative control switching, aimed at enhancing extended range operations for aircraft.

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Structural Analysis and Testing of Balsa Wood in Airframe Applications

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  1. Final Project ReviewAirframe A P09231 MSD II Spring 20083

  2. Team Members • Matt Greco: Project Manager • Shawn O’Neil: Lead Engineer • Will Pisarello: Electrical Systems Engineer • Phil Davenport: Industrial/Process Engineer • Brian Lindquist: Industrial Engineer/Procurement Specialist • Eric Lannan: Airframe Structural engineer

  3. Systems Integration

  4. Structural Analysis of Wing • Balsa Material Properties • Young’s modulus • 1130 – 6000 Mpa • Shear modulus • 100 - 500 MPa • Tensile strength • 0 - 75 MPa • Compressive strength • 3.5 - 27 Mpa • Material properties from Matbase.com. • http://www.matbase.com/material/wood/class4-5-10-years/balsa/properties y 5lb 5lb x 10lb

  5. Flight Testing Discoveries

  6. Uses: - Autonomous system testing with pilot backup - Control ‘hand off’ between pilots a significant distance apart for extended range flights Control Switching ~$50 total per system. Enables onboard control switching between two pilots or a single pilot and an autonomous system

  7. Expense Sheet

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