Experimental Measurement of Material Damping for Space Structures,
Abstract
An experimental procedure for the measurement of material damping is described. In this procedure, the free decay of free-free beams, when lofted into free fall in a vacuum, is recorded and analyzed. Tests were performed on aluminum, graphite/epoxy, and graphite/magnesium metal matrix materials.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADP004691
Entities
People
- Edward F. Crawley
- R. L. Sheen
Organizations
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology