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A multi-scale modeling method for studying impact behaviour of aircraft tyre

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 April 2025

Y. Gan Open the ORCID record for Y. Gan [Opens in a new window] ,
J. Li ,
X. Wei  and
X. Yao Open the ORCID record for X. Yao [Opens in a new window]
Y. Gan
Affiliation:
College of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan, China
J. Li
Affiliation:
College of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan, China
X. Wei
Affiliation:
College of Aerospace Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
X. Yao*
Affiliation:
Solex School of Design & Art, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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Corresponding author: X. Yao; Email: [email protected]
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Abstract

Aircraft tyres play a critical role in ensuring the safety of aircraft landings. This paper introduces a novel multi-scale analytical method for evaluating tyre impact performance, explicitly studying the effect of damage defects in the manufacturing and service process on tyre landing dynamic performance. Building on this approach, a numerical simulation of aircraft tyre static and impact load scenarios was conducted, followed by experimental validation. The study systematically compares and analyses the effects of void volume fraction, cord volume fraction and material scale factor on the maximum impact force experienced by aircraft tyre. The variations in maximum impact force arising from changes in tyre structural strength, and deformation can be explained by specific parameters. The findings of this research have significant implications for tyre design and engineering, as well as for enhancing the understanding of the factors that influence tyre performance and safety.

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aircraft tyresmulti-scale modelingimpact behavior
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Research Article
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The Aeronautical Journal , First View , pp. 1 - 17
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© The Author(s), 2025. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of Royal Aeronautical Society

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