Is this project an undergraduate, graduate, or faculty project?
Undergraduate
Project Type
group
Campus
Daytona Beach
Authors' Class Standing
Daniel Ingleton, Junior Ethan Burrell, Noah Evans
Lead Presenter's Name
Daniel Ingleton
Lead Presenter's College
DB College of Engineering
Faculty Mentor Name
Dr. Jorge Gonzalez
Abstract
Aircraft wings experience vibrations during flight due to aerodynamic forces, turbulence, engine effects, and the flexibility of the structure itself. If these vibrations are not properly controlled, they can affect the wing’s performance, structural life, and overall aircraft safety. This research project focuses on modeling how damping reduces mechanical vibrations in an airplane wing. To make the problem manageable, the wing will be represented as a simplified cantilever beam. The project will examine how damping, stiffness, and mass influence the wing’s vibration response over time. Using mathematical equations of motion and simulation tools such as MATLAB or ANSYS, the study will analyze vibration amplitude, natural frequency, and the rate at which oscillations decrease. The results are expected to show how damping helps reduce harmful wing vibrations and improve structural stability. This project will provide a better understanding of aircraft structural dynamics and introduce concepts that relate to aeroelasticity and wing design.
Did this research project receive funding support (Spark, SURF, Research Abroad, Student Internal Grants, Collaborative, Climbing, or Ignite Grants) from the Office of Undergraduate Research?
No
Included in
Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics Commons, Dynamics and Dynamical Systems Commons, Structures and Materials Commons
Modeling the Effect of Damping on Mechanical Vibrations in an Aircraft Wing
Aircraft wings experience vibrations during flight due to aerodynamic forces, turbulence, engine effects, and the flexibility of the structure itself. If these vibrations are not properly controlled, they can affect the wing’s performance, structural life, and overall aircraft safety. This research project focuses on modeling how damping reduces mechanical vibrations in an airplane wing. To make the problem manageable, the wing will be represented as a simplified cantilever beam. The project will examine how damping, stiffness, and mass influence the wing’s vibration response over time. Using mathematical equations of motion and simulation tools such as MATLAB or ANSYS, the study will analyze vibration amplitude, natural frequency, and the rate at which oscillations decrease. The results are expected to show how damping helps reduce harmful wing vibrations and improve structural stability. This project will provide a better understanding of aircraft structural dynamics and introduce concepts that relate to aeroelasticity and wing design.