A 1/8 scale structural dynamics model of a parallel burn space shuttle has been designed. Basic objectives were to represent the significant low frequency structural dynamic characteristics while keeping the fabrication costs low. The model was derived from the proposed Grumman Design 619 space shuttle. The design includes an orbiter, two solid rocket motors (SRM) and an external tank (ET). The ET consists of a monocoque LO2 tank an interbank skirt with three frames to accept SRM attachment members, an LH2 tank with 10 frames of which 3 provide for orbiter attachment members, and an aft skirt with on frame to provide for aft SRM attachment members. The frames designed for the SRM attachments are fitted with transverse struts to take symmetric loads. (Author)


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    Title :

    Design of a Space Shuttle Structural Dynamics Model


    Publication date :

    1972


    Size :

    86 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English