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Effects of thermal cycling on composite materials for space structuresThe effects of thermal cycling on the thermal and mechanical properties of composite materials that are candidates for space structures are briefly described. The results from a thermal analysis of the orbiting Space Station Freedom is used to define a typical thermal environment and the parameters that cause changes in the thermal history. The interactions of this environment with composite materials are shown and described. The effects of this interaction on the integrity as well as the properties of GR/thermoset, Gr/thermoplastic, Gr/metal and Gr/glass composite materials are discussed. Emphasis is placed on the effects of the interaction that are critical to precision spacecraft. Finally, ground test methodology are briefly discussed.
Document ID
19890014181
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Tompkins, Stephen S. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1989
Publication Information
Publication: NASA(SDIO Space Environmental Effects on Materials Workshop, Part 2
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Accession Number
89N23552
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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