Stress waves in an elastic rocket subjected to thrust loading
Abstract
Stress wave pattern in an elastic rocket due to a sudden axial thrust loading is investigated. The rocket structure is assumed to be a nonhomogeneous elastic bar, and finite element method is employed in the investigation by averaging the elemental properties of each element. Dynamic deflections and stresses are determined and the corresponding wave patterns are discussed.
- Publication:
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Aeronautical Society India Journal
- Pub Date:
- September 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977AeSIJ..28...81B
- Keywords:
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- Axial Loads;
- Rocket Thrust;
- Stress Waves;
- Thrust Loads;
- Dynamic Response;
- Elastic Bars;
- Elastic Properties;
- Finite Element Method;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles