Stiffness characteristics of membrane space structures supported by booms

H. Tamaru, T. Akita, M. C. Natori, H. Yamakawa

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    Abstract

    A systematic parametric study on the stiffness characteristics of compound space structures consisted of membranes and booms is presented. Using a tension field finite element code including membrane wrinkle effects, basic vibration characteristics of a square planar membrane structures are shown, and the effects of various conditions of applied tension between membrane and boom elements are discussed.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE)
    Pages187-192
    Number of pages6
    Volume1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2012
    EventASME 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2012 - Houston, TX
    Duration: 2012 Nov 92012 Nov 15

    Other

    OtherASME 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2012
    CityHouston, TX
    Period12/11/912/11/15

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Mechanical Engineering

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