| Download | - View final version: A rapid and simple method of making three-dimensional analog models (PDF, 3.2 MiB)
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| DOI | Resolve DOI: https://doi.org/10.4224/40003816 |
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| Author | Search for: Rimmer, R. J.1 |
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| Affiliation | - National Research Council of Canada. Division of Mechanical Engineering
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| Format | Text, Memorandum |
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| Physical description | 15 p. |
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| Abstract | A simple method has been developed for casting three-dimensional analog models. The method developed uses a fixed set of components to cast a large number of models. The method which was applied here represents pressure as the elevation of a surface above the geometric x - y co-ordinates of a fan-in-wing model. A typical analog model is shown in Fig. 1.
Polyurethane rigid foam (Vibrafoam) was the material used for casting the models. The material is formed by mixing two components to produce an effervescent foam which, when contained within the mould and allowed to pressure form under control, produces a light, rigid and permanent model of the simulated suction wing surface pressures.
The finished analog models which are particularly suitable as visual aids, may also be useful in estimating lift on the wing surface. |
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| Publication date | 1964-06 |
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| Publisher | National Research Council Canada |
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| Language | English |
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| Peer reviewed | No |
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| Record identifier | 9c4b8929-f413-4cd4-bd12-2d9e94aeaadf |
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| Record created | 2025-10-27 |
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| Record modified | 2025-11-03 |
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