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    simulating a payload fairing separation mechanism in Visual Nastran

    Dear Fellow Engineers, Greetings! I am trying to simulate a payload fairing separation mechanism in visual nastran in a bid to determine the spring actuation forces required for separation.I am unable to find a reference to lend me confidence in my endeavor.is anyone familiar with such a...
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    Payload Fairing Release Mechanisms

    Hello Greg and Ir, thank you for your replies.Spacecraft structures arent that simple and explosive bolts are simply different.Need to get to know the considerations in sizing the bolts for fairing separation.Also,the manufacturers rate the loading capability as tensile load capability.does...
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    Payload Fairing Release Mechanisms

    Hello, Greetings fellow engineers.I am new to this forum. I am working on fairing separation mechanisms in which i need help selecting explosive bolts.Are there established guidelines for selection and sizing of explosive bolts for fairings? regards, Trish
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