An analytical method has been developed for determining the internal load distribution for ribbon parachutes subjected to known riser and aerodynamic forces. Finite elements with non-linear elastic properties represent the parachute structure. This method is an extension of the analysis previously developed by the authors and implemented in the digital computer program CANO. The present analysis accounts for the effect of vertical ribbons in the solution for canopy shape and stress distribution. Parametric results are presented which relate the canopy stress distribution to such factors as vertical ribbon strength, number of gores, and gore shape in a ribbon parachute.


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    Title :

    Stress analysis of ribbon parachutes


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Aerodynamic Deceleration Systems Conference ; 1975 ; Albuquerque, NM


    Publication date :

    1975-11-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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