Machines | MSC Nastran Aeroelasticity Applied to Civil Aircraft Certification

MSC Nastran is an industry-leading tool for aeroelastic analysis – combining aerodynamics, mass properties, and structural flexibility - for aircraft loads, dynamics, and flutter. These analyses are used in all parts of the airplane life cycle from conceptual design to final certification and fleet support. This presentation focuses on the use of MSC Nastran for certification level analysis. Specific examples of MSC Nastran/Patran and related tool usage are shown for completed civil certification projects. Attendees will gain an appreciation of the ability of these tools and procedures to provide critical certification data at the highest required levels of fidelity (FAA and international). Analysis types and levels of detail are also summarized for earlier steps of the design cycle. About TLG Aerospace LLC About TLG Aerospace LLC: TLG Aerospace, LLC (TLG) is an aerospace engineering services company that specializes in full vehicle analysis and optimization including static and dynamic loads, flutter, stability and control, aerodynamic design, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis, airframe stress analysis and design, FAA certification and aircraft performance and handling qualities. Working to rigorous FAA and foreign airworthiness specifications, TLG engineers participate in all levels of design, analysis, test, and certification of flight vehicles. TLG’s 30 engineers have combined experience with over 100+ aircraft types from 40+ manufacturers. www.TLGAEROSPACE.com we_aero_20150505