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Aerodynamics and Design for Ultra-Low Reynolds Number Flight

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Chapter 6<br />

124<br />

Aero-Structural Twist (deg.)<br />

0.0<br />

-0.5<br />

-1.0<br />

-1.5<br />

-2.0<br />

Epoxy Large Hub<br />

30,000 RPM<br />

35,000 RPM<br />

40,620 RPM<br />

46,790 RPM<br />

50,760 RPM<br />

Aluminum Large Hub<br />

0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0<br />

r/R<br />

FIGURE 6.25 Predicted torsional deflections <strong>for</strong> large-hub four-blade rotors.<br />

The change in slope visible near the tips is the result of aerodynamic loading. In this<br />

case the lift coefficient is assumed to be 0.5 <strong>and</strong> the quarter chord pitching moment is set<br />

at -0.08. The effect of neglecting the aerodynamic <strong>for</strong>ces <strong>and</strong> moments is displayed in<br />

Figure 6.26 <strong>for</strong> the large hub epoxy rotor. At both speeds, the tip deflection almost<br />

doubles. This demonstrates the importance not only of including these effects, but also<br />

the need to accurately predict, or converge to, the final static equilibrium loading.

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