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Integrated one-way aero-structural analysis of an aircraft wing using a MATLAB-based panel method and finite element analysis

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: In this work, an integrated aero-structural methodology is presented, combining a MATLAB panelmethod aerodynamic solver with ANSYS finite-element analysis to predict the performance of a tapered NACA 2412 wing.The pressure distribution obtained from the panel method gave good agreement with CFD data, with a maximum deviation of 8%, and the lift coefficient prediction improved by 5 to 7% over traditional uncoupled methods.Drag-polar comparisons indicated that the average error reduced by 6%, establishing improved aerodynamic force prediction along the operating angles of attack.At the structural level, the updated pressure mapping reduced the error in deflection prediction by roughly 12%, while the distribution of bending stress was within 4% of reference structural results.These combined results demonstrate that implementing a one-way aero-structural coupling approach better predicts loading accuracy and the resultant structural response, giving a more reliable basis for preliminary aircraft wing design.

Source: Advances in Science and Technology – Research Journal

DOI: 10.12913/22998624/225487

Authors: Mohammed Kheiraldeen Abbas, Tarik Hassan Elsonni, Mokdad Hayawi Rahman, Emad Qasem Hussein, Alnazir Khalafallah Alatta

Institutions: Nahrain University, Al-Farahidi University, University of Kerbala

Language: English

Topic: Aeroelasticity and Vibration Control

Subfield: Aerospace Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $330

OpenAlex ID: W7204683033