Modeling and Simulation of Wing Skin Structural Pitting Corrosion

Xiuping Zhu, Fangyi Wan, Xingliang Yu, Yingnan Guo

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Abstract

Pitting corrosion (PC) significantly affects and reduces the structural integrity of aircraft as they age. This paper details a simulation method for large wing structure with PC damage. It is difficult for integral wing structure to make a corrosion test in the laboratory. The method of modeling and simulation for the wing structure with PC is provided. Firstly, the Finite Element Model of wing structure has been constructed according to a CATIA model of wing structure. Secondly, simulation model of wing structure with PC has been obtained via randomly deleting elements of finite element method. Finally, we discuss the maximum stress distribution of wing structure and mechanical properties of ten wing-fuselage connection joint under different degree of pitting corrosion for wing upper skin. The work in this paper can provide a method of integrated wing PC simulation in order to cut corrosion experiment cost and offer references of aircraft design and corrosion maintenance.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2018 Prognostics and System Health Management Conference, PHM-Chongqing 2018
EditorsPing Ding, Chuan Li, Shuai Yang, Ping Ding, Rene-Vinicio Sanchez
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages591-596
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781538653791
DOIs
StatePublished - 4 Jan 2019
Event2018 Prognostics and System Health Management Conference, PHM-Chongqing 2018 - Chongqing, China
Duration: 26 Oct 201828 Oct 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2018 Prognostics and System Health Management Conference, PHM-Chongqing 2018

Conference

Conference2018 Prognostics and System Health Management Conference, PHM-Chongqing 2018
Country/TerritoryChina
CityChongqing
Period26/10/1828/10/18

Keywords

  • Modeling and simulation
  • Pitting corrosion
  • Wing skin

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