Aeroelastic

Pronunciation: /ɛroʊɪlæstɪk/

Definitions of aeroelastic

adjective pertaining to the interaction between aerodynamic forces and structural dynamics in an elastic manner

Example Sentences

A1 The aeroelastic properties of the airplane were carefully analyzed by the engineers.

A2 The aeroelastic wings of the glider allowed it to soar effortlessly through the air.

B1 The aeroelastic behavior of the bridge was found to be affected by strong winds.

B2 The aeroelastic model of the aircraft was used to predict its performance in various conditions.

C1 The aeroelasticity of the spacecraft was a key factor in its successful reentry into the Earth's atmosphere.

C2 The aeroelastic analysis of the new aircraft design revealed potential structural weaknesses that needed to be addressed.

Examples of aeroelastic in a Sentence

formal The aeroelastic properties of the aircraft were carefully analyzed by the engineers.

informal The engineers were looking into how the plane bends and twists when it flies, that's aeroelastic stuff.

slang Messing with the aeroelasticity of the plane is no joke, it can get pretty complicated.

figurative The aeroelastic nature of the situation caused the project to take unexpected turns.

Grammatical Forms of aeroelastic

• past tense: aeroelastically
• plural: aeroelastics
• comparative: more aeroelastic
• superlative: most aeroelastic
• present tense: aeroelasticates
• future tense: will aeroelastic
• perfect tense: have aeroelastic
• continuous tense: is aeroelasticating
• singular: aeroelastic
• positive degree: aeroelastic
• infinitive: to aeroelastic
• gerund: aeroelasticating
• participle: aeroelasticated

Origin and Evolution of aeroelastic

First Known Use: 1930 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'aeroelastic' originated from the combination of 'aero-' from aeronautics and '-elastic' from elasticity, referring to the study of the interaction between aerodynamic forces and structural flexibility in aircraft design.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the field of aeronautical engineering to describe the behavior of aircraft structures under aerodynamic loads, the term 'aeroelastic' has evolved to encompass a broader range of applications in the study of flexible structures subjected to fluid flow, such as bridges and wind turbines.