NASA NTRS · 19720023233
Advanced design concepts for shuttle airframe structure
Abstract
The development of weight-saving advanced design concepts for shuttle airframe structure is presented. Design concepts under investigation employ selective composite reinforcement and/or efficient geometric arrangements. An effort to develop metallic panel designs which exploit the relaxation of smooth external-surface requirements for skin structure is reviewed. Available highlights from research and development studies which investigate the application of composite reinforcement to the design of two types of fuselage panels, a shear web, a large fuselage frame, and a landing-gear-door assembly are presented. Preliminary results from these studies suggest weight savings of 25 percent can be obtained.
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Card, M. F., Davis, J. G., Jr., Shideler, J. L.. 1972-07-01. Advanced design concepts for shuttle airframe structure. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19720023233
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