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Explicit Finite Element Analysis of Uncontained Aircraft Engine Failure

The uncontained turbojet engine failure is a significant concern for airworthiness of aircrafts and their safe operations. William J. Hughes Technical Center of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been conducting a number of research projects for Turbine Engine Uncontainment and Engine Containment Modeling, throughout the past few years. The proposed research by GW will use a generic aircraft engine finite element (FE) model to simulate an aircraft engine failure working with other university and industry partners such as LSTC, SGI, Lawrence Livermore Laboratories, Boeing Co., SRI and others. Such simulation will lead to a better understanding of the failure process, effectiveness of containment and evaluation of containment design. In addition, the modeling process will result in development of benchmark process and techniques in engine modeling, advancing the details of modeling specific composite materials by FE models and working toward increasing credibility of simulation tools.

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