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Local nonlinearities can affect the global dynamics of their linear host structures. In the context of fixed-wing aircraft, failure of store mounting can result in strong local nonlinearities. In this work, we experimentally mimic store mounting failure conditions in a model airplane subject to harmonic excitation. Two identical stores are mounted under the wings and are placed symmetrically opposite each other. The configuration where both stores are “locked”, i.e., mounting is very stiff, serves as the baseline linear system. The second configuration involves unlocking one of the stores, enabling a geometrically nonlinear flexure connection between the unlocked store and the wing. The flexure lets the store interact with the first flexible mode of the airplane, resulting in large relative displacements between the store and wing. In addition, the configuration allows for vibro-impacts between the wing and store.

Pass by noise is a complex test that requires meeting several different standards with regard to the physical track layout, measurement systems, data acquisition, triggering, processing and analysis. Overview of the pertinent standards for Tire and Vehicle pass by testing is provided along with the description of development of an advanced solution to meet our specific needs. Key features of the solution are provided along with the lessons learned from our operation of the system at our facility and several other test tracks.