Design and Analysis of Vibration Test Fixtures for Payloads
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open in viewerThe project addresses the design principles and performs finite element analysis (FEA) of vibration fixtures used for testing of space payloads at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. A review of standards that govern vibration testing of space and general payloads is presented. A set of principles and a tutorial for the design of vibration test fixtures is presented. The validation of the design principles is achieved through FEA of a vibration test fixture that involves a structure with panels, rails and support blocks. The FEA code PATRAN/NASTRAN is used and analysis of the three-dimensional computational results leads to design modifications that involve an added third panel. The redesigned fixture has increased stiffness, as well as reduced stress and displacement of its rails.
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- E-project-102610-103816
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- 2010
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- 2010-10-26
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NAG1001_Design_and_Analysis_of_Vibration_Test_Fixtures_for_Payloads-BuckleyChiang.pdf | Public | Download | ||
Final_Presentation-BuckleyChiang.pdf | Public | Download |
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