Satellite structure too stiff
Satellite structure too stiff
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Hi there,
I have performed a sinusoidal vibration test on a shaker(5-2000 Hz) on a cubic aluminium alloy structure. The first resonance was about 510 Hz wich is good for the satellite but the test stopped because the structure was too stiff and the amplification factor was about 90 g. The satellite structure is formed of different shells (thickness 8mm) and the overall dimensions 600 x 600 mm².
I have been told to increase the damping of the structure using damper tapes. Did any one have a practical idea how to deal with this?
THANKS
I have performed a sinusoidal vibration test on a shaker(5-2000 Hz) on a cubic aluminium alloy structure. The first resonance was about 510 Hz wich is good for the satellite but the test stopped because the structure was too stiff and the amplification factor was about 90 g. The satellite structure is formed of different shells (thickness 8mm) and the overall dimensions 600 x 600 mm².
I have been told to increase the damping of the structure using damper tapes. Did any one have a practical idea how to deal with this?
THANKS





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RE: Satellite structure too stiff
in fact this is one possibility, but I do not know if it is enough to damp the structure. and to test the satellite continuously will dammage (fatigue) the structure.
I do not know if ribs in the structure could help.
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RE: Satellite structure too stiff
I tought to remove a certain amount of material and replace it with ribs or even use isogrid technique.
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