Three structural concepts are studied: (1) a state-of-the-art insulated aluminum skin-stringer structure; (2) a near-art insulated evacuated aluminum-alloy honeycomb structure; and (3) an advanced evacuated Rene 41 honeycomb hot structure. Each is evaluated for its thermostructural performance for each of the flight profiles (ascent, entry, and a recall or abort). Results indicate that (1) the state-of-the-art structure encounters negligible thermal stress; (2) the near-art structure has acceptable thermal stresses; and (3) the advanced structure will have thermal stress levels above the material allowables.
Thermostructural analysis of three structural concepts for reusable space vehicles
Conference on Advanced Technology for Future Space Systems ; 1979 ; Hampton, VA
1979-01-01
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