Crash Simulation of Skin-Frame Structures using a Finite Element Code

Authors

• Robert Winter - Grumman Aerospace Corporation
• Allan B. Pifko - Grumman Aerospace Corporation
• Harry Armen - Grumman Aerospace Corporation

Topic

• Mathematical models
• Simulation and modeling
• Aircraft structures

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