adjective
- relating to or involving the interaction between aerodynamic forces and elastic deformation of structures, especially aircraft wings and bodies
Usage: technical; engineering
Examples
- The aircraft designer studied aeroelastic effects to prevent wing flutter at high speeds.
- Aeroelastic analysis is critical for ensuring the safety of modern jet aircraft.
- Engineers use computer simulations to model aeroelastic behavior during flight testing.
- The bridge's aeroelastic properties were examined after reports of unusual vibrations.
- Aeroelastic instability can occur when aerodynamic forces exceed the structure's elastic restoring forces.