Engineering topics
Publications and source records attributed to Bamford, R. M..
Mounting decouples thermal distortions of reflective surface so not transmitted to support structure. Reflecting layer consists of aluminum reflecting tiles attached to support structure by flexural mounting bend and twist to accommodate thermal expansion of tiles. Technique useful in microwave-antenna reflectors.
Approximate spectral analysis faster and less expensive than transient analysis. Method of vibration analysis combines separate modes of spacecraft and launcher to determine approximate conditions for resonance. Useful for analysis of any complex structure made up of substructures not coupled too closely; however important to note, method includes effect of dynamic impedance between launcher and payload.
Mass matrix and resonant frequencies for generating equivalent spring-mass models for normal modes of structural subsystem
Sealed separable connection for thin wall metal tube
Computer program for matrix manipulations of structural analysis
Load deflection equation solution based on row operations, involving three passes of coefficient matrix, using wavefront processing and modified Gauss algorithm
Computer program determines the response of a composite linear structure to sinusoidal base motion of a restrained structure or sinusoidal forces of a free structure. This program is applied to problems of testing practices and closed-loop stability of autopilot controlled space vehicles. It is written for the IBM 7094 in FORTRAN 4 language.
A lightweight universal joint uses a thin steel flexure plate to transmit torque and a steel rod to transmit thrust. Both the plate and rod are independently mounted and can act individually.