Multiple Boundary Condition Tests (MBCT) for verification of large space structuresThe Multiple Boundary Condition Tests (MBCT) approach is evaluated and recent modifications are described. For the application of MBCT, 12 different boundary conditions are selected and the results of applying MBCT in conjunction with a nonlinear formulation are indicated schematically. It is concluded that the nonlinear formulation enhances the ability to implement the MBCT test approach on large space structures which cannot be ground tested without the artificial boundary conditions incorporated in MBCT. In addition, it leads to significant improvements in the convergence to the correct solution.
Document ID
19860054177
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)