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Structural design aspects of reusable surface insulation thermal protection systems.Low density fiber ceramic materials coated with refractory ceramics meet the requirements of reusable low weight thermal protection systems. The structural characteristics of this class of material impose unique design and analysis requirements on the application to spacecraft structural elements. Finite element type stress analysis techniques are required to adequately predict the structural response of the system. Parametric analyses have been performed to determine the response of the system to variations in geometry, and to thermal and structural load conditions. Sensitivity of coating, insulation and attachment stresses are presented and critical failure modes are identified.
Document ID
19720045291
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Michalak, R. J.
Hess, T. E.
Gluck, R. L.
(General Electric Co., Re-Entry and Environmental Systems Div., Philadelphia Pa., United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1972
Subject Category
Structural Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 72-372
Meeting Information
Meeting: Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference
Location: San Antonio, TX
Start Date: April 10, 1972
End Date: April 12, 1972
Sponsors: AIAA, SAE, ASME
Accession Number
72A28957
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS9-12084
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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