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aeroelastic

aeroelastic

1 9.9
Relating to how moving air makes flexible structures like wings bend or vibrate
  • adjective
  • /ˌɛəroʊɪˈlæstɪk/
  • Specialized
: aeroelástico
  • The engineers studied the aeroelastic properties of the aircraft to ensure it could withstand strong winds.

Examples

  • Chopra has made pioneering contributions to rotary-wing aeromechanics, modeling of composite rotors, smart structures technology for rotor systems, and aeroelastic optimization.

    Academic text (2003)

  • But if you make me, l will blast your aeroelastic ass right out the sky.

    Stealth (2005)

  • For example, current, flutter-free designs based on the idea of aeroelastic avoidance result in stiff and heavy vehicles.

    Academic text (2002)

  • A aeroelastic analysis is crucial in designing wings that flex under aerodynamic pressure without compromising safety.

  • When testing the new drone, the team observed unusual aeroelastic responses during flight at high speeds.

Surface Forms

aeroelastic positive

Morphology

aeroelastic = elastic (semi-transparent) = aero + elastic + aero

The prefix 'aero' adds a specific technical context to 'elastic', relating to air or aerodynamic forces, which may not be immediately clear to all learners.

Etymology

The word aeroelastic joins aero- meaning 'air' and elastic meaning 'able to stretch and return', like an elastic band. So aeroelastic describes how air and flexible parts, such as airplane wings or bridges, affect each other.