A computer software named T/BEST, Technology Benefit Estimator, has been developed to provide a formal method to assess advanced aerospace technologies and quantify the benefit contributions for proritization. An open-ended, modular approach is used to allow for upgrade and insertion of advanced technology modules. T/BESTs software framework, beginner-to-expert operation, interface architecture and key analysis modules are discussed. In this paper, selected features and applications of T/BEST are demonstrated. Sample cases pertaining to structural analysis of fan and compressor blades made of titanium and composite are presented. The performance of hot and cold composite fan blades is also discussed. The cost required to manufacture titanium and composite fan blades is estimated.
T/BEST: a computer code for assessing the benefits of advanced aerospace technologies
T/BEST - eine Software für die Bewertung der Vorteile von fortschrittlicher Raumfahrttechnologie
Advances in Engineering Software ; 28 , 4 ; 231-238
1997
8 Seiten, 12 Bilder, 11 Quellen
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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