A comparison of two trusses for the space station structure [PDF]
The structural performance of two truss configurations, the orthogonal tetrahedral and a Warren-type, are compared using finite element models representing the November Reference Phase 1 Space Station.
Bush, Harold G., Sutter, Thomas R.
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Deriving analytical solutions using symbolic matrix structural analysis: Part 2 - Plane trusses. [PDF]
HeliyonPlevris V, Ahmad A.
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The application of structural reliability techniques to plume impingement loading of the Space Station Freedom Photovoltaic Array [PDF]
A new aerospace application of structural reliability techniques is presented, where the applied forces depend on many probabilistic variables. This application is the plume impingement loading of the Space Station Freedom Photovoltaic Arrays.
Carney, Kelly S., Yunis, Isam S.
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A Novel Preparation Method of Composite Bolted T-Joint with High Bending Performance Based on the Prepreg-RTM Co-Curing Process. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Zhang T, Luo Z, Deng J, Pei Y, Cheng X.
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Structural design of a vertical antenna boresight 18.3 by 18.3-m planar near-field antenna measurement system [PDF]
A large very precise near-field planar scanner was proposed for NASA Lewis Research Center. This scanner would permit near-field measurements over a horizontal scan plane measuring 18.3 m by 18.3 m.
Sharp, G. R. +2 more
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Resin transfer molding for advanced composite primary aircraft structures [PDF]
Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) has been identified by Douglas Aircraft Company (DAC) and industry to be one of the promising processes being developed today which can break the cost barrier of implementing composite primary structures into a commercial ...
Markus, Alan, Palmer, Ray
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Guided Wave Propagation in a Realistic CFRP Fuselage Panel: Proof of Concept for Early-Stage Damage Detection. [PDF]
Sensors (Basel)Sellami F, Memmolo V, Hornung M.
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Mast flight system beam structure and beam structural performance [PDF]
An overall understanding of the beam assembly and data with which potential experimenters can begin to conduct analyses relevant to their experiments is given.
Lenzi, David C., Shipley, John W.
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Assessment of the effects of space debris and meteoroids environment on the space station solar array assembly [PDF]
The methodology used to assess the probability of no impact of space debris and meteoroids on a spacecraft structure is applied to the Space Station solar array assembly.
Nahra, Henry K.
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Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) structural verification test report [PDF]
Structural load tests on the Long Duration Exposure Facility's (LDEF) primary structure were conducted. These tests had three purposes: (1) demonstrate structural adequacy of the assembled LDEF primary structure when subjected to anticipated flight loads;
Jones, T. C. +2 more
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