Quadcopters are widely used in various applications, including aerial surveillance, delivery, and research. Their structural components, such as rotor arms, play a crucial role in ensuring stability, durability, and efficiency. To enhance performance, composite materials are increasingly used for rotor arms due to their lightweight and high strength-to-weight ratio.
The rotor arm of a quadcopter experiences significant aerodynamic and structural loads during flight. Traditional trial-and-error design methods can be time-consuming and costly. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations provide a more efficient approach to evaluating the strength, stiffness, and fatigue resistance of composite rotor arms before manufacturing.
In this course, we will cover FEA aspect of the rotor arm design using Ansys Composite PrepPost (ACP). This course is designed for student competition teams participating in different quadcopter design competitions. Students will learn the practical skills in composite rotor arm simulation, enhancing their ability to design and analyze high-performance drone components.
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Cost: FREE
- Course Duration: 1-2 HOURS
- Skill Level: Student Teams
- Skills Gained: Ansys Composite PrepPost (ACP), Ansys Mechanical
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