Analysis of the Structural and Dynamic Behavior of a Model Rocket Tensegrity Fuselage During the Ascent Phase: Influence of Motor Forces on Its Mechanical Response
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| Autori: | , , , , |
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| Natura: | contribución de congreso |
| Data di pubblicazione: | 2024 |
| Descrizione: | In previous research, the concept of employing a tensegrity fuselage for model rockets based on prismatic unit cell structures was introduced as an alternative to address the legal space constraints faced by rocket flights in Costa Rica. Initial studies focused on the structural properties and mechanical behavior of the rocket upon landing. However, given the unique characteristics of this vehicle, conducting a careful examination under various conditions is imperative to anticipate its performance and ensure user safety and viability. Therefore, a thorough analysis of the motor forces impact on the main body during the lift-off to flight period is essential, to evaluate the energy transfer between both parts and its implications on previously studied structural attributes. Such approach facilitates determining the extent to which these properties are compromised during flight, exploring possible adjustments in the fuselage configuration, and mitigating associated risks. To conduct this research, experimental tests will be carried out under analogous conditions to those experienced during the ascent phase, and digital tools such as CAD software, will be employed to optimize the system design comprising the fuselage and the motor mount. Additionally, a contrast will be made between previous results evaluating the structure’s integrity in isolation, and the effects of adding the force generated by the motor. Subsequently, optimal performance parameters will be established through a comparison with conventional fuselages as a reference. This study will culminate in a review of the effectiveness of the tensegrity design and motor mount positioning, enabling an assessment of their interaction and impact on the structure. Consequently, this research will yield deeper insights into the behavior of tensegrities under variable forces, serving as a valuable reference for future explorations on structures facing similar conditions and for diverse applications within the aerospace industry. |
| Stato: | Kérwá |
| Istituzione: | Universidad de Costa Rica |
| Repositorio: | Kérwá |
| Lingua: | Inglés |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:kerwa.ucr.ac.cr:10669/104844 |
| Accesso online: | https://iafastro.directory/iac/proceedings/IAC-24/IAC-24/C2/IP/manuscripts/IAC-24,C2,IP,24,x88329.pdf https://hdl.handle.net/10669/104844 |
| Keyword: | Tensegrity Model Rocketry Feasibility studies Aerospace industry Aerospace engineering Spacecraft Materials testing Mechanical engineering ComputerAided Design (CAD) |