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Wing Structure Design

Wing Structure Design is a systematic engineering framework within metallic structures that specifies the configuration, material distribution, and load-bearing architecture of aircraft wings to optimize aerodynamic performance, structural integrity, and weight efficiency under operational conditions.

348

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12.1K

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946

Authors

282

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2017–2026

91

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Publications

348

Light-weighting in aerospace component and system design

Lei Zhu, Nan Li, Peter Childs · Propulsion and Power Research · 2018 · 546 citations · Full text

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Overview of the DARPA Smart Wing Project

Jayanth N. Kudva · Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures · 2004 · 319 citations

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Preliminary Design of Composite Wings for Buckling, Strength, and Displacement Constraints

James H. Starnes, Raphael T. Haftka · Journal of Aircraft · 1979 · 304 citations

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Application of 3D printing technology for designing light-weight unmanned aerial vehicle wing structures

Seung Ki Moon, Yu En Tan, Jihong Hwang et al. · International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology · 2014 · 286 citations · Full text

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Realization of Morphing Wings: A Multidisciplinary Challenge

Srinivas Vasista, Liyong Tong, KC Wong · Journal of Aircraft · 2012 · 165 citations

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Authors

946

  1. RT
    Raphael T. Haftka

    University of Florida, United States

    17 publications · 1K citations

    13

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  2. RK
    Rakesh K. Kapania

    Virginia Tech, United States

    8 publications · 242 citations

    8

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  3. SG
    Shijun Guo

    Cranfield University, United Kingdom

    7 publications · 172 citations

    7

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  4. WH
    William H. Mason

    Virginia Tech, United States

    5 publications · 246 citations

    5

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  5. BS
    Brian Sanders

    United States Air Force Research Laboratory, United States

    5 publications · 189 citations

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Institutions

282

  1. Cranfield University

    Cranfield, United Kingdom

    15 h-index

    40 publications

    1.1K citations

  2. Virginia Tech

    Blacksburg, United States

    14 h-index

    71 publications

    3.3K citations

  3. Langley Research Center

    Hampton, United States

    14 h-index

    29 publications

    909 citations

  4. Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V. (DLR)

    Cologne, Germany

    12 h-index

    22 publications

    657 citations

  5. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

    Wright-Patterson AFB, United States

    11 h-index

    19 publications

    437 citations

  6. United States Air Force Research Laboratory

    Wright-Patterson AFB, United States

    11 h-index

    16 publications

    437 citations

  7. Northrop Grumman (United States)

    Falls Church, United States

    9 h-index

    19 publications

    545 citations

  8. University of Florida

    Gainesville, United States

    8 h-index

    14 publications

    958 citations

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Venues

  1. Journal of Aircraft

    36 publications · 1.8K citations

    23

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  2. Aerospace Science and Technology

    AST · 26 publications · 997 citations

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  4. NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA)

    Repository · 9 publications · 252 citations

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  5. Composite Structures

    8 publications · 239 citations

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