NASA NTRS · 19830009109
Finite element analysis of a deployable space structure
Abstract
To assess the dynamic characteristics of a deployable space truss, a finite element model of the Scientific Applications Space Platform (SASP) truss has been formulated. The model incorporates all additional degrees of freedom associated with the pin-jointed members. Comparison of results with SPAR models of the truss show that the joints of the deployable truss significantly affect the vibrational modes of the structure only if the truss is relatively short.
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Hutton, D. V.. 1982-08-01. Finite element analysis of a deployable space structure. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19830009109
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