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Mechanics analysis of beam-like space deployable truss mast

  • Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

A kind of beam-like space deployable truss mast with square batten frames supported by four longerons and two diagonal cables cross laced per face is described. A simple method for deriving mechanics parameters of the mast is presented. Element loads for mast to maintain self-equilibrating structure are calculated. Symbolic equations for the axial, bending, shear, torsional stiffness and bending strength of the mast are derived based on proposed method. Equations derived by simple method are consistent with expressions for the effective continuum mechanics of beam-like truss derived previously based on equivalent continuum method, these equations are helpful for mast preliminary design and mechanics analysis. Influence of mast structural parameters on mast stiffness and strength is analyzed, mast stiffness and strength can been improved by selecting reasonable structural parameters.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHigh Performance Structures and Materials Engineering
Pages717-722
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Event2011 1st International Conference on High Performance Structures and Materials Engineering, ICHPSM 2011 - Beijing, China
Duration: 5 May 20116 May 2011

Publication series

NameAdvanced Materials Research
Volume217-218
ISSN (Print)1022-6680

Conference

Conference2011 1st International Conference on High Performance Structures and Materials Engineering, ICHPSM 2011
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period5/05/116/05/11

Keywords

  • Mechanics
  • Space deployable truss mast
  • Stiffness
  • Strength

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