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Space shuttle solid rocket booster water entry cavity collapse loadsSolid rocket booster cavity collapse flight measurements included external pressures on the motor case and aft skirt, internal motor case pressures, accelerometers located in the forward skirt, mid-body area, and aft skirt, as well as strain gages located on the skin of the motor case. This flight data yielded applied pressure longitudinal and circumferential distributions which compare well with model test predictions. The internal motor case ullage pressure, which is below atmospheric due to the rapid cooling of the hot internal gas, was more severe (lower) than anticipated due to the ullage gas being hotter than predicted. The structural dynamic response characteristics were as expected. Structural ring and wall damage are detailed and are considered to be attributable to the direct application of cavity collapse pressure combined with the structurally destabilizing, low internal motor case pressure.
Document ID
19830022423
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Keefe, R. T.
(Chrysler Corp. Huntsville, AL, United States)
Rawls, E. A.
(Chrysler Corp.)
Kross, D. A.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1982
Publication Information
Publication: Shock and Vibration Inform. Center The Shock and Vibration Bull., No. 52. Part 2
Subject Category
Structural Mechanics
Accession Number
83N30694
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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