This document is a viewgraph presentation reporting on work in modeling the foam insulation of the Space Shuttle External Tank. An analytical understanding of foam mechanics is required to design against structural failure. The Space Shuttle External Tank is covered primarily with closed cell foam to: Prevent ice, Protect structure from ascent aerodynamic and engine plume heating, and Delay break-up during re-entry. It is important that the foam does not shed unacceptable debris during ascent environment. Therefore a modeling of the foam insulation was undertaken.


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    Title :

    Structural Continuum Modeling of Space Shuttle External Tank Foam Insulation


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    43rd Annual Technical Meeting of the Society of Engineering, Science ; 2006 ; State College, PA, United States


    Publication date :

    2006-08-14


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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