Fabrication and validation of collapsible composite lenticular tubes

Jiangbo Bai, Junjiang Xiong, Junpeng Gao, Xiaosu Yi, Zilong Zhang, Xiancheng He, Zhizhen Liu, Xueqin Li

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Abstract

The paper seeks to address practical and novel techniques on fabrication and validation of collapsible and deployable lenticular tube, successfully completing function tests. From the practical conditions, a thin ply laminated system is designed. By using finite element analysis (FEA) code, numerical simulation on axial compression critical load of collapsible lenticular tube is conducted to verify design indexes. The collapsible lenticular tubes are manufactured by using the vacuum-bag molding and co-bonding process and then are employed for the flattening, curling and reconversion tests in room temperature to verify their functions. Finally, based on the scanning electron microscopic (SEM) photographs and Infrared (IR) spectra, the function mechanism of the tube is analyzed and discussed. It is shown that the thin ply laminate and collapsible lenticular tube meet the function requirements.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1217-1223
Number of pages7
JournalHangkong Xuebao/Acta Aeronautica et Astronautica Sinica
Volume32
Issue number7
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Collapsible
  • Composites
  • Critical load
  • Function test
  • Lenticular tube

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Modelling and Simulation
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Space and Planetary Science
  • Applied Mathematics

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