Methods for Analyzing Nose Gear During Landing Using Structural Finite Element Analysis

    Authors

    T. Nguyen; A. Schonning; P. Eason;D. Nicholson

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    J. Aircr.

    Keywords

    TIRE-WHEEL INTERFACE; LOADS; Engineering, Aerospace

    Abstract

    The objective of this paper is to provide a modeling and analysis guide that can be used in determining the stress and displacement behaviors of an aircraft nose gear during landing. The paper outlines the modeling and analysis of the nose gear of an aircraft using finite element analysis. The nose gear was first modeled using computer-aided design software and then imported into finite element software. The external forces were determined analytically and the interactions between components were carefully modeled using contact analysis. The tire was modeled using the eye-bar theory. The results obtained in this work are consistent with the Federal Aviation Administration's recommendations for physical testing.

    Journal Title

    Journal of Aircraft

    Volume

    49

    Issue/Number

    1

    Publication Date

    1-1-2012

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    275

    Last Page

    280

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000300076400026

    ISSN

    0021-8669

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