Advanced Low-Cost Aircraft Structures
| 项目名称： | Advanced Low-Cost Aircraft Structures |
| 摘要： | The Advanced Low-Cost Aircraft Structures (ALCAS) project will maintain and enhance the competitive position of the European Aerospace industry, in the face of significant challenges from strong global competition. The specific aim is to contribute to reducing the operating costs of relevant European aerospace products by 15%, through the cost-effective, full application of carbon fiber composites to aircraft primary structures. The target products range from business jets to large civil airliners. The objective for airliner platforms is a 20% weight saving, with a zero increase in recurring cost against metallic structures. The wing platform will build on the TANGO outer wing, from the TANGO Fifth Framework Programme (FP5) Technology Platform project, to address the most challenging parts of the inner wing structure, including engine and landing gear attachment. The fuselage platform will investigate the impact of complex fuselage design features, enhanced damage capability and system integration requirements. It is also expected to show that maintenance costs will be reduced, taking advantage of less fatigue and corrosion. The objective for business jet platforms is a 20-30% reduction in recurring costs, with a 10% weight saving against metallic structures. The wing platform will focus on high-structural integration. Validation will be through design, manufacture and test of a full-scale wing of partial length, and a full-scale rear fuselage with sandwich construction, vertical and horizontal tailplanes and engine attachment, which will consider system installation constraints. Expected results include down-selection results showing which innovative technologies offer the best cost/weight benefits for structural applications. It will also provide the knowledge and experience to offer a cost- and weight-effective, full composite wing, and composite business jet fuselage. Specific understanding will be developed on high-point load inputs into composite structures, high structural integration, novel materials and joining technologies, cost effective tooling and damage analysis. |
| 状态： | Active |
| 资金： | 0.00 |
| 资助组织： | Strengthening Competitiveness |
| 项目负责人： | Phipps, David |
| 开始时间： | 20050201 |
| 实际结束时间： | 20090228 |
| 主题领域： | Aviation；Finance；Vehicles and Equipment |
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