Compensation of residual stress induced shape errors in precision structures

Horst Baier, Stephan Rapp

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Abstract

Shape adjustment or compensation of manufacturing errors for high precision space structures via proper attachment and programming of shape memory materials and especially memory polymers is presented. The overall process, polymer characterisation, the determination of size and positioning of polymeric shape memory actuators are shown together with two benchmark applications. Results together with good analysis-test correlation demonstrate the feasibility of the approach.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 12th European Conference on Spacecraft Structures, Materials and Environmental Testing
StatePublished - 2012
Event12th European Conference on Spacecraft Structures, Materials and Environmental Testing - Noordwijk, Netherlands
Duration: 20 Mar 201223 Mar 2012

Publication series

NameEuropean Space Agency, (Special Publication) ESA SP
Volume691 SP
ISSN (Print)0379-6566

Conference

Conference12th European Conference on Spacecraft Structures, Materials and Environmental Testing
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityNoordwijk
Period20/03/1223/03/12

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