Multiple boundary condition test (MBCT) approach to update mathematical models of large flexible structuresA major challenge to the structural dynamicist is to validate mathematical models of large space structures which cannot be ground tested because of its size and/or flexibility. The paper presents a Multiple Boundary Condition Test (MBCT) approach which allows a systematic validation of the mathematical model by performing a number of ground tests on a large structure with variable boundary conditions. A numerical simulation is presented which illustrates the validity of the MBCT including some of the potential limitations.
Document ID
19860053808
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Wada, B. K. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Kuo, C.-P. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Glaser, R. J. (California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)