A more accurate modeling of the effects of actuators in large space structures

The present paper deals with finite actuators. A nonspinning three-axis stabilized space vehicle having a two-dimensional large structure and a rigid body at the center is chosen for analysis. The torquers acting on the vehicle are modeled as antisymmetric forces distributed in a small but finite area. In the limit they represent point torquers which also are treated as a special case of surface distribution of dipoles. Ordinary and partial differential equations governing the forced vibrations of the vehicle are derived by using the Hamilton's principle. Associated modal inputs are obtained for both the distributed moments and the distributed forces. We show that the finite torquers excite the higher modes less than the point torquers. Modal Cost Analysis proves to be a suitable methodology to this end.     

实心/空心杆结构的损伤容限与疲劳寿命估算

对飞机辅助动力装置的支撑杆(实心和空心)的损伤容限进行了研究.该研究探索一旦支撑杆损伤出现微小裂纹,飞机是否还能够安全着陆.首先,计算了两种可能用作支杆结构的裂纹应力强度因子KI,并提出了等应力强度因子的计算模型iso-KI,该模型避免使用材料参数,采用有限元法计算裂纹.然后,将问题进行了参数化,对于不同的材料、内外径比(Din/Dout)及外部裂纹扩展角(θ),得到了通用的应力强度因子KI与裂纹尺寸的关系.最后,用面向对象编程方法,将计算结果集成到程序中,在有统计载荷谱的情况下,可以估算出支撑杆的损伤容限寿命.