Finite Element Analysis of Smart Structures and Modal Testing of A Flexible Spacecraft Arm.

Abstract

This thesis deals with analytical predictions and experimental determination of the modal frequencies and shapes associated with the arm portion of the Naval Postgraduate School's Flexible Spacecraft Simulator (FSS). A description of how piezoceramic sensors and actuators are incorporated in finite element modeling is presented. A MATLAB(TM) code conducting the finite element modeling of the arm is used to verify the modal frequencies generated via Structural Dynamic Research Corporation's I-DEAS(TM) software. Modal testing is conducted with the I-DEAS Test package to determine the first four physical modal frequencies and shapes so that we may compare them with the analytical results. The results of the testing indicated that finite element analysis predicted modes one and three within an average of 23.1%, and modes two and four within an average of 4.4%. (AN)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA293761

Entities

People

  • James C. Trump

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Actuators
  • California
  • Computer Programs
  • Data Acquisition
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Domain
  • Geometry
  • Measurement
  • Modal Analysis
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • New York
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Spacecraft

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Structural Dynamics.
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers