Scale Model Testing for Control System Parameters of Large Structures.

Abstract

The premise is made that as an alternate to or enhancement to finite element analysis of a large complex structure, scale model tests can provide useful parameters for control system design. The objective is to minimize risks associated with expensive construction of large complex space structures by better predictions of the associated structural dynamics. This report covers construction of scale models, and comparison of scale model parameters to the full-size structure. A comparison of the results obtained for three scale models yields general relationships that can be applied to future large complex structure development and to a conclusion that structural characteristics pertaining to control system parameters can be determined from scale model tests.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA135652

Entities

People

  • B. J. Simmons
  • D. A. Erchinger
  • M. E. Mathews
  • R. T. Evans
  • S. M. Brown

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Classification
  • Coefficients
  • Computer Programs
  • Concrete
  • Construction
  • Construction Materials
  • Control Systems
  • Engineering
  • Fabrication
  • Frequency
  • Modal Analysis
  • Model Tests
  • Power Spectra
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Scale Models
  • United States

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Software Engineering.
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.

Technology Areas

  • Space