NASA NTRS · 19870007483
Batten augmented triangular beam
Abstract
The BAT (Batten-Augmented Triangular) BEAM is characterized by battens which are buckled in the deployed state, thus preloading the truss. The preload distribution is determined, and the effects of various external loading conditions are investigated. The conceptual design of a deployer is described and loads are predicted. The influence of joint imperfections on effective member stiffness is investigated. The beam is assessed structurally.
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Adams, Louis R., Hedgepeth, John M.. 1986-02-01. Batten augmented triangular beam. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19870007483
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