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Space Shuttle Orbiter Wing-Leading-Edge Panel Thermo-Mechanical Analysis for Entry Conditions
- Publication Year :
- 2010
- Publisher :
- United States: NASA Center for Aerospace Information (CASI), 2010.
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Abstract
- Linear elastic, thermo-mechanical stress analyses of the Space Shuttle Orbiter wing-leading-edge panels is presented for entry heating conditions. The wing-leading-edge panels are made from reinforced carbon-carbon and serve as a part of the overall thermal protection system. Three-dimensional finite element models are described for three configurations: integrated configuration, an independent single-panel configuration, and a local lower-apex joggle segment. Entry temperature conditions are imposed and the through-the-thickness response is examined. From the integrated model, it was concluded that individual panels can be analyzed independently since minimal interaction between adjacent components occurred. From the independent single-panel model, it was concluded that increased through-the-thickness stress levels developed all along the chord of a panel s slip-side joggle region, and hence isolated local joggle sections will exhibit the same trend. From the local joggle models, it was concluded that two-dimensional plane-strain models can be used to study the influence of subsurface defects along the slip-side joggle region of these panels.
- Subjects :
- Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
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- Language :
- English
- Database :
- NASA Technical Reports
- Notes :
- WBS 869021.01.07.01.01
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- edsnas.20100016285
- Document Type :
- Report