A flexible multibody dynamic framework is applied to the Space Launch System (SLS) liftoff Coupled Loads Analysis (CLA), enabling computational efficiencies and systematic inclusion of components and various nonlinearities. The objective of this work is to simulate the SLS liftoff transient pad separation event inclusive of umbilical disconnects. The vehicle stacking preloads and cryogenically induced preloads, due to the fueling of the Core Stage (CS), are integrated via specialized deformed coupling procedure to ensure full capture of the liftoff transient event. The Vehicle Stabilizer System (VSS) hydraulic struts are nonlinear and provide amplitude dependent damping, significantly contributing to the liftoff transient event. Ground Extensible Columns (EC) provide additional stiffness and preloads on the Mobile Launcher (ML), also significantly contributing to the liftoff transient. An advanced Henkel-Mar algorithm, with separation and re-contact, thus tracking the potential post separation re-contact between the booster aft skirt and ML, the umbilicals and vehicle, and ground EC separation. For this system level nonlinear dynamic simulation, the flexible multibody framework provides a systematic approach for the addition of component specific algorithms to enforce nonlinearities. This multibody framework is similar to an object-oriented programming language integrating classes of associated subroutines. As such, the complexities associated with the nonlinear CLA are greatly reduced, facilitating simplified bookkeeping as well as accelerating the execution of the nonlinear time-domain simulations.


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    Title :

    A Flexible Multibody Approach to Space Launch System Liftoff Pad Separation with Umbilical Disconnect


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    Conference:

    AIAA SciTech Forum and Exposition ; 2021 ; Nashville, TN, US


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


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    No indication


    Language :

    English







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